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Old 09-16-11, 01:43 PM
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Mercian Rider
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Bikes: 1973 Mercian Pro, 1972-73 Peugeot Track, 1983 Lotus Competition, Early 1970s Bottecchia Pro/Giro, 2000 Bob Jackson Special Tourist, 2011 Rivendell A. Homer Hilsen; 1996 Franklin custom

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The higher end Bottecchias back in the day had Campy dropouts. I can't tell for sure, but it looks like the dropouts on yours are not Campy. Since it's not higher end, if it was mine, I would't put much money in it. A cheap powder coat at a car paint shop and fixed gear--maybe. On the other hand, if you're going to flip it, I'm not sure a hipster looking for a fixed gear bike wouldn't prefer the chrome. Don't get me wrong--it's a cool bike. Gotta love the Bottecchia head badge--looks like something from the 1930s-40s.
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