anyone know what kind of Columbus double plates steel fork I have?
#1
anyone know what kind of Columbus double plates steel fork I have?
just got this interesting steel fork. don't know too much about it yet.
I can see the Columbus logo on the tube and some numbers and letter...don't know what is the number stand for? anyone knows?
I can see the Columbus logo on the tube and some numbers and letter...don't know what is the number stand for? anyone knows?
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#2
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looks like a masi fork? for a 61cm frame? Guessing it was made in July 1973. Have you measured the drop-out spacing. The right leg (rider's right not viewers) looks bent out on the photo, but that could be the photo.
Lastly, this would fit a frame I have perfectly if you were interested in selling or trading, even if it is bent, I will have it straightened.
Lastly, this would fit a frame I have perfectly if you were interested in selling or trading, even if it is bent, I will have it straightened.
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Last edited by cyclotoine; 07-02-13 at 01:14 PM.
#3
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just did a quick search and there appears to be quite some variation over the years. This is a 74 GC fork... looks almost the same, except the cut-out treatment on the tangs.
![](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PrY8sXlPl50/UKbrjUTNHQI/AAAAAAAADJk/oInVm6qu5lc/s1600/MasiGCb4byFaliero.jpg)
![](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t_mI-lNmYzE/UKbqdInstlI/AAAAAAAADJU/oVy6f8Y9gj8/s1600/MasiGCb4frame.jpg)
Here is a '72. also with circular cut-outs... interesting
![](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1zXNujLIljc/TQDfVdml2eI/AAAAAAAAAFs/9X06dob1Xhw/s640/72masi+014.jpg)
Another '74 with circles
![](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6697917923_51c20d627f_b.jpg)
Maybe I am wrong?
![](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PrY8sXlPl50/UKbrjUTNHQI/AAAAAAAADJk/oInVm6qu5lc/s1600/MasiGCb4byFaliero.jpg)
![](https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-t_mI-lNmYzE/UKbqdInstlI/AAAAAAAADJU/oVy6f8Y9gj8/s1600/MasiGCb4frame.jpg)
Here is a '72. also with circular cut-outs... interesting
![](https://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1zXNujLIljc/TQDfVdml2eI/AAAAAAAAAFs/9X06dob1Xhw/s640/72masi+014.jpg)
Another '74 with circles
![](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7027/6697917923_51c20d627f_b.jpg)
Maybe I am wrong?
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Last edited by cyclotoine; 07-02-13 at 01:33 PM.
#4
cyclotoine, I think you areprobably right. The paint color on my fork match the Masi GC from your pictures. check this one:
https://calped.com/Page.aspx?P=Vintage_Bike_Museum
The cut out from this fork match mine. So I guess it is from a Masi GC.
https://calped.com/Page.aspx?P=Vintage_Bike_Museum
The cut out from this fork match mine. So I guess it is from a Masi GC.
#5
Senior Member
cyclotoine, I think you areprobably right. The paint color on my fork match the Masi GC from your pictures. check this one:
https://calped.com/Page.aspx?P=Vintage_Bike_Museum
The cut out from this fork match mine. So I guess it is from a Masi GC.
https://calped.com/Page.aspx?P=Vintage_Bike_Museum
The cut out from this fork match mine. So I guess it is from a Masi GC.
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1 Super Record bike, 1 Nuovo Record bike, 1 Pista, 1 Road, 1 Cyclocross/Allrounder, 1 MTB, 1 Touring, 1 Fixed gear