I can't believe this sweet Swiss bike is in my friend's truck and he's bringing it to me next week.

The seller put it as a 1974, which seems right based on the limited research I've done on these bikes here and elsewhere. You can see the serial number in one of the pics. I compared it to this chart here: http://www.classicrendezvous.com/Swi...al_numbers.htm

It's built up as a fixed gear (which I want). Has Sugino Maxy cranks and some unknown chain ring. Non-stock Velo Orange headset with the stock stem and bars. Non stock shimano brake. Non stock saddle. Not sure about the seat post but it looks like it might be original I'm not sure about the brand of rims and and hubs but I don't think they are stock. They are 700cs.

He said he is the second or third owner and the decals are original... I don't know about that. I've seen the Mondia labels but since these were Swiss bikes who knows? Maybe those Tour De Suisse stickers are original. Somehow I doubt it.

In either case, when I saw this pop up on Craigslist for $200 I knew I had to have it. I was drooling over the lug work. Can't wait to get in the saddle!