Classic and Vintage Bicycles: What's it Worth? Appraisals and Inquiries - Need help dating a Zeus bike
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henriettahenry
08-02-09, 09:24 PM
Hello,
I recently picked up a Zeus road bike to restore. Has full Zeus Criterium components with a Campy French thread bottom bracket. The stamp on the bottom bracket is 0118T. Any idea what year this might be?
Thanks!
garysol1
08-02-09, 09:32 PM
Pictures would be a huge help
JohnDThompson
08-05-09, 11:44 AM
Zeus was in the bicycle business from 1928 until 1993 or so; you'll have to provide more information. Criterium components were in production from the late 60s through the 90s, although the style changed over the years. As garysol1 noted, pictures are essential.
henriettahenry
08-10-09, 09:41 PM
Working on pictures, but there aren't any decals on this frame other than the Reynolds 531 sticker on the fork, and some of the "Made in Spain" gold globe decal.
One thing though, the seatpost I pulled out of it is not Zeus, but measures 26.6. I'd like to get a Zeus seatpost for it, but the only one I can find is either 26.4 or 26.8. Anyone know where I can get a shim for the 26.4 to make it fit a 26.6?
henriettahenry
08-10-09, 10:08 PM
here are the pictures. the bb is french thread, if that helps. it came with 27 1/4 wheels. don't know if any of this information helps, but figured i'd include it.