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07-18-08, 11:26 AM
This is a bike I bought at a yard sale. I know you will want pics. I'll post them as soon as I can. Anyway, here's what I know so far...
It appears to be a rebuilt, mix and match of parts. It is steel. Feels really light though.
The brakes are Shimano 600, and are no doubt replacements. The front hub is a Dura Ace, but the rear is a Sansin (probably original, but not sure). The rims are mis matched Araya, 700c size. The handle bars and crank are Sakae Signature. The stem says "Custom."
There are about 3 sets of numbers stamped on the bottom bracket, plus other numbers and letters stamped at different angles. All the lugs seem to have numbers stamped in, as does the down tube.
The bottom brackets are horizontal, but shorter than most older (80's) bikes. They have bolts for adjusting the rear wheel axle angle (don't know how to properly describe that). The dropouts are stamped "Super Vitus."
I know this is not enough to make an identification, but any tips on how to examine the bike further, or on some of the parts would help. Again, pics will be forthcoming. If there is a way to strip off one layer of paint, let me know ;)
It appears to be a rebuilt, mix and match of parts. It is steel. Feels really light though.
The brakes are Shimano 600, and are no doubt replacements. The front hub is a Dura Ace, but the rear is a Sansin (probably original, but not sure). The rims are mis matched Araya, 700c size. The handle bars and crank are Sakae Signature. The stem says "Custom."
There are about 3 sets of numbers stamped on the bottom bracket, plus other numbers and letters stamped at different angles. All the lugs seem to have numbers stamped in, as does the down tube.
The bottom brackets are horizontal, but shorter than most older (80's) bikes. They have bolts for adjusting the rear wheel axle angle (don't know how to properly describe that). The dropouts are stamped "Super Vitus."
I know this is not enough to make an identification, but any tips on how to examine the bike further, or on some of the parts would help. Again, pics will be forthcoming. If there is a way to strip off one layer of paint, let me know ;)