Evaluation request 1972 Zeus, 531 frame
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Evaluation request 1972 Zeus, 531 frame
Frame and fork purchased after damage straightened. I subsequently assembled with Zeus components mostly. Zeus hubbed clincher wheels, smooth as butter with supple 25mms. 58cmX57cm (ctc) with ~16cm headtube.
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...the frame looks like a Zeus Competition, but I'd be hard pressed to assign a value.
I'd be the first one to say that it seems to me like the market demographic for stuff like this is dying off as we age.
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Did Razesa make those?
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I cannot claim to be expert, but in early 70's Zeus produced bikes in northern Spain, and of course components independently for sale.
I read the history but forget too many details.
I read the history but forget too many details.
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I love your green one. Absolutely gorgeous.
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Great looking bike I really like the medium geometry on these 70's Spanish bikes somewhat aggressive but with longer chain stays and top line shows they spent a a bit more on tubing and construction you would be surprised on boom era bikes how many makers cut corners to save on a inch and few dollars of tubing. As for value with the nice rebuild with re trued frame and slight mix of components I would say $400 give or take a bit.
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Great looking bike I really like the medium geometry on these 70's Spanish bikes somewhat aggressive but with longer chain stays and top line shows they spent a a bit more on tubing and construction you would be surprised on boom era bikes how many makers cut corners to save on a inch and few dollars of tubing. As for value with the nice rebuild with re trued frame and slight mix of components I would say $400 give or take a bit.
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Beautiful bike
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IMO, Zeus frame sets too often are less exciting than their components. On this one, the seat stay "top eyes" treatment is an example, being squashed and shaped. Of course build details catch the eye as well, zip tie third brake clip, rear wheel all the way back in dropouts, etc. So, I think the bike might sell for $400-500. and that for possible components cannibalization...
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IMO, Zeus frame sets too often are less exciting than their components. On this one, the seat stay "top eyes" treatment is an example, being squashed and shaped. Of course build details catch the eye as well, zip tie third brake clip, rear wheel all the way back in dropouts, etc. So, I think the bike might sell for $400-500. and that for possible components cannibalization...
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Sweet. I often hear people talking about a complete Zeus build. No Zeus pedals?
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Also the third top tube housing clip (Zeus) is around, but I tired of abusing the paint.
Shame on me - the dropout adjusters I have are not Zeus.
Thanks to all commenters.
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IMO, Zeus frame sets too often are less exciting than their components. On this one, the seat stay "top eyes" treatment is an example, being squashed and shaped. Of course build details catch the eye as well, zip tie third brake clip, rear wheel all the way back in dropouts, etc. So, I think the bike might sell for $400-500. and that for possible components cannibalization...
For anyone who reads BF C&V regularly they have seen this frame/fork in its' "as rescued from Canadian co-op dumpster pile" condition.
I called it a karmic bike, but maybe just an Ugly Betty with the best possible lipschtick, eh @Bianchigirll?
Probably best parted out.
And easier to ship components.
And I want to keep the wheels 'n tires. Butter.
And maybe brakes and levers, new Zeus hoods.
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Unridden by me.
Front facing shows that clips were used.
Probably keepers.
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While not correct for Zeus I like the various Suntour clamp on cable guides more than the Zeus or campy stuff a bit heavier and springier with better chrome so they tend to be easier on paint and give one a little bit of wiggle room on tubing sizes.