Originally Posted by
meezy
I have read that they used this orange color, which I really like, for their higher end models. The one I have was apparently called the "Pepita Special"... great name too. Thanks for the info on those headsets... maybe I have to actually find some old stock headset if I want to keep that fork. In the meantime, I have installed a modern fork to keep the bike on the road, since this is my daily rider.
Thanks again for all the info, fellas.
Sounds like you are on top of the headset situation with your mount - good to read!
"Pepita" was the Crescent model name for the 320.
The orange with white trim colour scheme was employed right down the line. Here it is on a model 305 bike. These have lugless frames and are fitted with Fauber one-piece chainsets, so they are well down the totem pole from the Pepita. Apologies for the photo's poor focus, harvested from a seller's ebay listing.
Next, here it is on a model 318 tourer. Note both machines fitted with the model of Agrati headset employed by MCB. The two bicycles hail from the early 1970's.
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