Originally Posted by
bikernunzio
New forum member here.
I've seen Ideor Asso bikes mentioned on this forum occasionally in the past (I've been lurking, without posting). I picked up a rusty old beauty a week back. Campy rear hub stamped '59; rear Gran Sport derailleur is early 50s version with adjuster screw. Lots of quirky in-house parts. In general, the bike has all it's original components, even though the frame is scratched to heck, decals are faded to white, and chrome is now all rust. It was love at first sight.
So, my questions for the vintage gurus:
1. Are Ideors rare or just obscure?
2. Because the bike is in such bad shape, I'd consider restoring it/ having it rechromed, but will I be doing this for my own love of it, or will it have any value to anybody else if I ever need to part with it?
3. Lots of earlier threads asking about Ideor decals, but has anybody ever found a source? I've checked all my usual suspects, but nobody has decals for it.
Thanks.
Dave (Nunzio)
1. I have no idea...first I have heard of the brand...so...it may be rare and obscure!
2. If you love it...and want it...then why not? Repainting does "hurt" the collectible value...but...right now...it is your bike...so make it like you want it!
3. There may be no "stock" decals...but, with today's technology, many print shops can make decals for you...you just have to get really good pictures/measurements of the existing decals first (would consult with some print shops to see what they need BEFORE repainting/chroming)
Nice bike!