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Old 01-07-16 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by juvela
Hello Gallo,

Thank you for the update and the additional pictures.

Some of the fittings which are clearly not original to the bicycle include pedals, front derailleur, rear derailleur, handlebar stem, reflectors, headset locknut. Since handlebar stem is a Schwinn it would be good to verify its diameter as many Schwinn stems have a diameter of .833 inches rather than the size your bicycle is made for of 22.2mm (larger than .833). The replacement headset locknut may have this size opening as well.

The machine's brake levers are not a match for the brake calipers so it is likely that one or both are not original to the machine. The examples of this model from this era I have had come through my workshop were all fitted with Balilla sidepull brakes.

The transfers on the bicycle's seat tube appear to be made of paper. They are likely someone's idea of fun applied post manufacture.

Peter will be along anon with more and better information to help you.
Thank you they are most definitely paper and the stem is SR and the bars Schwinn so we got some mixing and matching going on. Quite obviously not original as I thought. I am appreciate your input and learning as I go.
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