Originally Posted by
Andrew R Stewart
The rear device on the LH side of the tire looks to be a common generator. The rack mounted front and fender mounted rear lights suggest this too. I doubt it's an IKU brand though, I only knew them to make spedos, not lights. The stem looks like an SR and too high at that.
I never fail to be amazed by the knowledge and details noticed on pictures here.
Yes, ESGE rack and a number of the plastic joints are broken. I have a fixed stay Blackburn in stock and will see if it fits otherwise maybe take this one to work and weld it up.
SR stem that is beyond minimum insertion. I had previously gotten an 80's Super sport with a broken rear drop out from the same guy where the extra long SR LaPrade seatpost was out so far it was cracked where the seat clamp casting was inserted due to leverage. So the same guy has broken two frames at the rear dropouts, don't know how he does it.
Both the braze on mount bottle gen and headlight are IKU taillight is Soubitez. Front wiring is through the frame and both use the fender as a conductor.
Noticed it has shimano branded BB cable guides.
As a "touring-ish" bike I was surprised in it is a 13-23 freewheel and 42/52 double