Originally Posted by
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Can anyone tell me anything about the 4th picture down, the RIH Sport with city handlebars?
Is that a Reynolds frame/fork or a lesser bike?
I see it has Weinmann brakes, but what year is it to still have the tall chrome socks?
I would appreciate any info as this is timely to a possible purchase of an identically-framed bike.
Looks like thoroughbred that is retired from racing to me. It is 100% sure no Cove-Venlo RIH. If it is built by Fongers in small series the buyer had the choice of Reynolds 531 butted or another variation. I think an A'dam RIH was simply 531 butted at that time.
My 1968 Fongers-RIH has chrome socks and my late 70s A'dam example has too. I think that untill recently you were able to order chrome, if you only brought enough money with you. Quality chrome under todays environmental legislation isn't cheap.