Durifort or Reynolds Question on Project Bike (50's-60's Raphael Geminiani)
09-23-10, 10:23 AM
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Durifort or Reynolds Question on Project Bike (50's-60's Raphael Geminiani)
I have a direct question on a project bike that I'm considering...Purpose: Quirky Rainbike/commuter.
I like the built-on rear rack/character.
If it's Durifort - I am not interested. If it's only reynolds - quality may be better.
I associate Durifort with gaspipe - I could be wrong.
Drop-outs seem to be campy brev, which may be a good sign that frame quality may be better.
There's no sticker to determine tubing.
I am interested in what you all think, and appreciate any feedback.
Thanks
Here's the link with photos...
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
I like the built-on rear rack/character.
If it's Durifort - I am not interested. If it's only reynolds - quality may be better.
I associate Durifort with gaspipe - I could be wrong.
Drop-outs seem to be campy brev, which may be a good sign that frame quality may be better.
There's no sticker to determine tubing.
I am interested in what you all think, and appreciate any feedback.
Thanks
Here's the link with photos...
https://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...=STRK:MEWAX:IT
09-23-10, 01:30 PM
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Durifort/888 is a Vitus tubeset, but I do think some lower level tubes were given the Durifort name. In any case, Campy drops and a 26.4 post on metric sized tubing doesn't indicate gaspipe.
09-23-10, 03:44 PM
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Thanks - I had a feeling that seatpost size would also help.
I am not familiar with durifort tubing but some french bikes can be a bit of a wild card.
Hopefully, this will be a sleeper auction. Definitely a project but could be a pretty cool bike in the end...
Thanks again for the response.
I am not familiar with durifort tubing but some french bikes can be a bit of a wild card.
Hopefully, this will be a sleeper auction. Definitely a project but could be a pretty cool bike in the end...
Thanks again for the response.
