Classic & Vintage - Scan Sport - Nordisk Model ... what do I have here? (lots of pics)

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extraboldroast
06-09-11, 05:50 PM
Last fall I picked up this bike for $1. I really didn't take any before shots, but it was pretty grungy. I replaced the bar tape, cables/housing, brake pads, tires/tubes, and saddle (had a 90s gel seat). I haven't been able to find any info on the make and model, and it's a strange hodge podge of parts, as far as I'm concerned.

Here's some pics:

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac143/extraboldroast/scansport/IMG_0318.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac143/extraboldroast/scansport/IMG_0340.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac143/extraboldroast/scansport/IMG_0326.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac143/extraboldroast/scansport/IMG_0321.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac143/extraboldroast/scansport/IMG_0327.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac143/extraboldroast/scansport/IMG_0328.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac143/extraboldroast/scansport/IMG_0329.jpg

extraboldroast
06-09-11, 05:51 PM
http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac143/extraboldroast/scansport/IMG_0330.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac143/extraboldroast/scansport/IMG_0335.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac143/extraboldroast/scansport/IMG_0336.jpg

http://i894.photobucket.com/albums/ac143/extraboldroast/scansport/IMG_0339.jpg

From what I can determine on VeloBase.com:

Front Derailleur: Simplex Prestige
Rear Derailleur: Simplex Prestige
Shifters: Simplex Prestige
Bars: Sakae SR Custom B-78
Stem: SR (unknown model)
Bottom Bracket: Dura Ace GB-100 (Gen 1)
Crankset: Dura Ace (Gen 1)
Brakes: Altenburger (unknown model)
Levers: Altenburger Red Button (unknown model)
Rims: Ambrosio (unknown model)
Hubs: Shimano HC-110 High Flange
Freewheel: T.D.C.

Is this bike worth hanging onto? Is it actually valuable? I wish I could find ANY mention of this manufacturer... Thanks for any help!
robertob
06-09-11, 05:57 PM
Let's see - "scan sport" and 'nordisk' say 'scandanavian' to me.

Also the seat-tube serial number is a dead giveaway. Danish bikes have that.

http://www.longjohn.org/alter/alter_en.html

EE27277K

EE = Egedesø, Odense / Everton, Nørre-Åby (bought by Smith & Co in 1995)
27277 = sequential serial number
k = 1951 1973 1994 (so most likely 1973)

So it's a 1973 Egedesø / Everton whatever that is.

robertob
06-09-11, 05:58 PM
Looks like a cool bike, probably worth at least what you have in it. For sure you will be the only one in your riding club with one!
extraboldroast
06-09-11, 06:07 PM
Let's see - "scan sport" and 'nordisk' say 'scandanavian' to me.

Also the seat-tube serial number is a dead giveaway. Danish bikes have that.

http://www.longjohn.org/alter/alter_en.html

EE27277K

EE = Egedesø, Odense / Everton, Nørre-Åby (bought by Smith & Co in 1995)
27277 = sequential serial number
k = 1951 1973 1994 (so most likely 1973)

So it's a 1973 Egedesø / Everton whatever that is.

never heard of that site before, so thanks for looking it up for me!
noglider
06-09-11, 06:31 PM
"Specially lacquered for the rough Nordic climate" made me laugh. Yes, it's Scandinavian.

It's also a frankenbike. Some components are not original.

How does it ride?