Some help with identifying an SLX's brand?
04-11-15, 07:54 AM
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Some help with identifying an SLX's brand?
Hello,
I've purchased this yesterday. Unfortunately, I haven't had the time to clean it up (also, I've got a wrapped up arm because of a crash).
From my limited (1 year) experience, I assume it is indeed an SLX frame.
Does anyone recognize the manufacturer/brand though?
I've photographed the few details I could find.
Thanks!
I've purchased this yesterday. Unfortunately, I haven't had the time to clean it up (also, I've got a wrapped up arm because of a crash).
From my limited (1 year) experience, I assume it is indeed an SLX frame.
Does anyone recognize the manufacturer/brand though?
I've photographed the few details I could find.
Thanks!
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04-11-15, 09:36 AM
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Columbus logo on the rear drop. With no markings on the fork crown or brake bridge, I doubt there will be any on the seat stay caps. I have seen that type of reinforcement on the BB/chain stays but it may more common than I realize. It's a nice frame, whatever it is.
04-11-15, 12:19 PM
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thanks for the heads up jet sanchEz, but I didn't post a photo with the seat stays because there is no embossment whatsoever
04-11-15, 12:28 PM
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the BB shell is an investment-cast unit from Silva. Nothing to hang a name on but clearly a nice frame and probably from the '90s.
04-11-15, 12:35 PM
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yes indeed, CV-6, Columbus logo on the rear. I couldn't remove the quick release and photograph better because I can't use my right hand yet.
I also had a hunch that that type of lug design/BB reinforcement could be more common. But maybe out of these specs, the paint color and the color of the sticker lines that deliniate the chrome, we'll guess the manufacturer. If not, no big deal
I've seen a couple of pink Mosers, that's my main guess.
Nevertheless, thanks, I like it too. I really wanted to try out an SLX. Can't wait to take it out for a ride
I also had a hunch that that type of lug design/BB reinforcement could be more common. But maybe out of these specs, the paint color and the color of the sticker lines that deliniate the chrome, we'll guess the manufacturer. If not, no big deal
I've seen a couple of pink Mosers, that's my main guess.
Nevertheless, thanks, I like it too. I really wanted to try out an SLX. Can't wait to take it out for a ride
04-11-15, 12:40 PM
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Thanks unworthy1! Don't know about Silva, will research.
So glad you guys replied so fast, thanks! It's my first post, hope I posted in the right section.
So glad you guys replied so fast, thanks! It's my first post, hope I posted in the right section.
04-11-15, 01:41 PM
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04-11-15, 02:30 PM
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I don't think there's anything "second rate" about Silva, many big Italian name brands used their bits, and AFAIK they still supply places like Nova Cycle Supply and Ceeway with product. Only frame I owned with this BB was a DeBernardi and that frame was less than stellar but had nothing to do with the BB shell.
04-12-15, 01:03 AM
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Pretty sure my SLX tubed Daccordi has same BB shell as pictured above. Fork crown looks similar too.
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