Vintage Frame ID ~ Ferraroli?
07-02-13, 01:11 AM
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Vintage Frame ID ~ Ferraroli?
I have a friend that want to trade one of my bikes for one of his. It's a nice frame but it doesn't have any identifying marks other than Cinelli on the BB Shell and Campagnolo rear drop outs. I have searched the internet and is seems that the lugs mostly match pictures of Ferraroli, but I would like a second (or more) opinion. Photos are attached for your viewing pleasure.
07-02-13, 07:26 AM
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I don't see anything special about the lugs to tie them down to a certain framebuilder. Have you determined that it is Italian threaded and Columbus tubing?
07-02-13, 07:41 PM
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Yeah, I should have checked the Dutch bike thread first, it seems every other bike in that thread has the same lugs. As for the tubing, I have no clue. The bike doesn't even have a serial number let alone marks that would identify the tubing.
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Check the inside of the bottom of the steerer tube. The better Columbus sets have five spiral ridges. You can also remove the fork. Some manufacturers stamp their logo and a date code on the steerer. The thread standard should be stamped on the bottom bracket cups. The dropouts look like Camapgnolo but I can't tell id there are Portacatena holes. What's the seat post diameter?
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