Hi all, been reading the forums forever but this is my first post...
Questions about Norco Magnum S-7 Tourer
Last summer I picked up a Magnum S-7 from the original owner. Way back when, he had received the bike as a insurance replacement and had picked up the best bike he could find.
He has been riding the bike until a few years ago when, because of advanced age he was forced to quit riding.
This thing is a sweet ride and if it wasn’t for the fact that my regular commuter is a Myata Tourer which is perfect for me, I’d be adding it to the stable. The bike was extraordinarily maintained though the paint has seen its share of scuffed and scrapes.
I’m curious to see how much of this is still original. I know the derailleurs are correct and so are the wheels, but...
Anyhow, hopefully they\re is someone out there who knows about originality on old Norcos
Norco Magnum S-7
Japanese frame with SUNTOUR GT III marked in the dropouts sticker says Tange #2 Cro-Moly. Fully equipped to handle full racks and bags.
Nitto Grand Randonierre 135 Bars on a Nitto Stem
Diacompe Canti Brakes (Nice perf levers)
Leather bar tape
Selle Italia Suede Saddle
Suntour Symetric Shifters
Suntour Cyclone Mark II Derailiers (GT model in Rear)
Cranks are Sugino Custom with triple crank gears. Top gear is 52 tooth and rear cassette is Shimano . I’d like to know what was original.
KKT Pro Vic II Pedals
Strong seat post
Suzue 3E and 3J Hubs with Araya 700C rims (36 front 40 rear)
The colour of the frame is a gorgeous metallic brown with cream detailing.
Serial # Y4D1739
If anyone can date this...I’m figuring 84-86 or so and let me know any info they have on it I would greatly appreciate it. I’ve found some info on the Magnum GT but there is nothing on the S-7.
Thanks,
Jeff