Originally Posted by
Tagava
Yes, i understand that this is a logical step assuming there is a VIN number... But it doesn't seem to be the case for me.
I can't find this code anywhere on the frame.
I don't now if it helps at all, but i bought this bike from a guy in Lithuania. He bought this bike from a friend in Latvia.
That's as much as i know about the history of the bike.
The previous owner told me that he guesses that it is a Rudi Altig Schwinn frame... But i couldn't find anything by following this "lead".
Maybe it helps you in some way.
I've never heard of a Rudi Altig Schwinn frame. The apparent era and history of the bicycle suggests the bicycle may have originated behind the Iron Curtain, with which most forum members have extremely little experience. It also explains why there is no VIN number. Some Italian maufacturers did market frames behind the Iron Curtain, so you may want to check if the bottom bracket threading is Italian.