My Chas Roberts bike had a sister bike
03-14-21, 09:44 AM
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My Chas Roberts bike had a sister bike
Just wondering if anyone ever saw a light green Chas Roberts that had the same paint scheme as my blue one. I purchased my bike in Pittsburgh way back in the late 80's I think. I have ridden this bike for many thousands of miles and it sure is a joy to ride. I never understood why Roberts isn't mentioned in the top bike builders, but anyway, my point is, has anyone seen the green one? I know it sold at some point. I just remember seeing hanging on the wall in a shop that is now long closed in Pittsburgh. I don't think there are a lot of these bikes in the US. Well, I have never seen one in person anyway.
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03-14-21, 10:01 AM
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I somehow get the idea that you are a lot taller than I am. 
Beautiful machine! I wonder what CR's peak annual and total production volumes were.
Beautiful machine! I wonder what CR's peak annual and total production volumes were.
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"Far and away the best prize that life offers is the chance to work hard at work worth doing." --Theodore Roosevelt
Capo: 1959 Modell Campagnolo, S/N 40324; 1960 Sieger (2), S/N 42624, 42597
Carlton: 1962 Franco Suisse, S/N K7911
Peugeot: 1970 UO-8, S/N 0010468
Bianchi: 1982 Campione d'Italia, S/N 1.M9914
Schwinn: 1988 Project KOM-10, S/N F804069
03-14-21, 10:13 AM
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I have never seen a paint scheme like mine other than that green one. Would love to see if it is still rolling along somewhere. It should be in the US somewhere.
03-14-21, 02:51 PM
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Well as I get older, my bike grew. Funny how that happens. I don't know how many Roberts bikes are out there. Way more in the UK for sure. They have been in busienss for a long time, but CR isn't building anymore. Seems GR is however and he built a lot of CR bikes and I think branched out? I am not sure.
I have never seen a paint scheme like mine other than that green one. Would love to see if it is still rolling along somewhere. It should be in the US somewhere.
I have never seen a paint scheme like mine other than that green one. Would love to see if it is still rolling along somewhere. It should be in the US somewhere.
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03-14-21, 03:22 PM
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Don’t know how a lugged 531 can magically be better? Just a great bike to ride. Love that era of Campy as well. Only had to rebuild one shifter.
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03-14-21, 03:47 PM
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03-15-21, 09:17 AM
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03-15-21, 10:48 AM
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The Italians were too flashy, light and fast to keep up with to a degree and they were winning a lot of races with all the brands in the same mindset.
03-15-21, 01:11 PM
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My Roberts is my most comfortable bike. I own bikes with better tubing, better lugs, better paint, even.... had to pause.... better names if some of you want to go there. But, the ride, for me, none better.
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03-15-21, 09:35 PM
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Charlie from 1970, purchased off eBay
Huret Jubilee Campagolo mount.
The first one from Hallet’s Albuquerque, Charlie 1978-9. Repainted by Chas, with his decals, ( incorrect ).
Father and son
Chas made this frame for me in 1985. Columbus SLX, Cinelli cast bottom bracket lug.
I think a Charlie, on wall of Sunflower bikes, Lawrence KS.
Some Roberts from Oklahoma and Kansas...
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