Who built this frame - Vitus decal, wrapover stays, Reynolds steerer, extra bits
09-18-23, 04:55 PM
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Who built this frame - Vitus decal, wrapover stays, Reynolds steerer, extra bits
Most pics are in this thread:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...otten-yet.html
Here's the most distinctive feature (I think) - wrapover stays with no top taper:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-v...otten-yet.html
Here's the most distinctive feature (I think) - wrapover stays with no top taper:
09-19-23, 08:06 AM
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If C&V doesn't know, you're out of luck. That lumpy wraparound seat stay treatment reminds me of Falcon, but the parts seem to suggest otherwise.
I never understood why Falcon built with wraparound stays. This would be one of their better frames, if they had built it. Side tack hides poor workmanship a lot better.
I never understood why Falcon built with wraparound stays. This would be one of their better frames, if they had built it. Side tack hides poor workmanship a lot better.
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True it's not a Falcon. But there is something about that style that seems to lead builders to be careless while filing.
I think I have seen one of those seatstay caps that was never used. Can't really remember any details about where that might have been though.
I think I have seen one of those seatstay caps that was never used. Can't really remember any details about where that might have been though.
