Originally Posted by
CliffordK
I was going to suggest perhaps grease on that crown. It looks like it has at least helped protect the chrome on the crown.
Very interesting logo.
You do have a couple of clover cut-outs on the actual frame, right?
Usually:
- Clover cutout on top of one or both of the headtube lugs. Sometimes also seat cluster lug.
- Clover cutout or Colnago script on bottom bracket (or ring of circles on first Supers).
- Often a clover panto on the brake bridge.
- Often "Colnago" script or clover on the seat stay caps. Early models had a basic concave seatstay cap.
- Campagnolo or Colnago dropouts.
There are a few models such as Colnago Sport bikes that are different.
It should be a fun project. I see some Super Record.
I can't say what I'd do with the fork. I might be tempted to track down a good Colnago fork, but your fork has a lot of character.
As always, if you suspect a fork replacement, check the top tube and downtube for crash damage.
Thank you CliffordK, I think the bike is legit. I do have the clover in the lower headtube lug and one below the bottom bracket. The seatstay caps are concave and not engraved. The chainstay bridge and the other elements are consistent with the 1978 model descriptions I've seen over the internet. It is fully equipped with Super Record - hubs, derailleurs, etc. The brake levers have been changed with Aero Gran Compe but the seller gave me the originl Super Records as well.