FRW Hunters Point
04-02-24, 07:46 PM
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FRW Hunters Point
Just bought this bike for $70. I think it's mid 2000's.
From what I've found online, it's an Italian manufacturer with Campagnola Groupset (Xenon Mechs). Aluminum frame with carbon forks. Richey headset and hubs.
I can find original specs anywhere.
From what I've found online, it's an Italian manufacturer with Campagnola Groupset (Xenon Mechs). Aluminum frame with carbon forks. Richey headset and hubs.
I can find original specs anywhere.
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04-02-24, 08:30 PM
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It is a lower cost campy equipped bike. Nothing bad new but it has seen a rough life of abuse probably just sitting outside or in a humid area but for $70 it isn't terrible if fixable. Campaganolo doesn't quite go as low as say Shimano or SRAM but Xenon would be at or near their bottom which is generally still nicer than the S groups offerings, so it is decent enough and Miche makes generally decent stuff.
I would take it apart, clean it, regrets everything, soak the bolts in a de-rusting agent or maybe even some Triflow, new bar tape for sure (but that is any used bike and new bars if you see corrosion underneath) and replace any wear items (probably cables and housing and pads at least maybe tires if cracking). Other than that should be good so long as no cracks or anything in the frame or fork and it looks like it would clean up nicely.
Never heard of that brand but it is likely something European based would be my guess?
I would take it apart, clean it, regrets everything, soak the bolts in a de-rusting agent or maybe even some Triflow, new bar tape for sure (but that is any used bike and new bars if you see corrosion underneath) and replace any wear items (probably cables and housing and pads at least maybe tires if cracking). Other than that should be good so long as no cracks or anything in the frame or fork and it looks like it would clean up nicely.
Never heard of that brand but it is likely something European based would be my guess?
04-03-24, 07:36 AM
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And?
Bicycle brands are just a frame with components made by others on them. So for maintenance, all you need to know is what the stuff is that's on it. There'll be part numbers on most everything. Usually on the backside of the components. Some you might have to take off to find the number.
While it all works, keep it clean and lubed. Ride the crap out of it and get another bike when you figure out what this bike isn't doing for you.
Better tires will improve the ride.
Bicycle brands are just a frame with components made by others on them. So for maintenance, all you need to know is what the stuff is that's on it. There'll be part numbers on most everything. Usually on the backside of the components. Some you might have to take off to find the number.
While it all works, keep it clean and lubed. Ride the crap out of it and get another bike when you figure out what this bike isn't doing for you.
Better tires will improve the ride.
04-03-24, 11:35 AM
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I've got a road bike I've permanently converted into a Tri bike, so I wanted a "winter" bike and one I can use on the rare group ride. Planning on using my spare set of Gatorskins as that's what I've got hanging in the garage.
This one feels about 22 lbs or so - not light, but not extremely heavy either.
Not sure about the prior owner ... the large front chainring is installed backwards. Can't wait to see what other surprises are in store LOL!
Bikes in rideable shape of this era go for $300 and up in my area.
This one feels about 22 lbs or so - not light, but not extremely heavy either.
Not sure about the prior owner ... the large front chainring is installed backwards. Can't wait to see what other surprises are in store LOL!
Bikes in rideable shape of this era go for $300 and up in my area.
