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Old 10-27-19 | 06:48 AM
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Krapf Swiss (?) frameset

I thought this small frame was kind of cool looking. Apparently Swiss made frame; paint/decals appear original. Overall in decent shape for what I believe to be a late '70s- early '80s bike. Odd thing is that I think it is 100% Italian made (paint ?); possibly a Giovanni Losa built frame which would be a nice surprise. It has Losa dropouts front and rear, Losa cut-out lugs and cut-out BB shell (if I'm wrong let me know, going by other "non-Krapf" examples of Losa frames). Very nice workmanship. 27.2 mm seat tube I.D., 49 cm seat tube (small, but I just rode my 47 cm Lemond in the New England hills), will make a nice climber for me. 52 cm top tube (will use a 120-130 mm stem), 124 mm rear spread, 70 mm BB shell with Italian threads. Lightweight, I believe Columbus "SL" tubing main triangle; no markings, or ridges on fork steerer. If anyone has knowledge on this frame/marque it would be appreciated. Not much out there except Swiss "made" (more like "branded" in my opinion). ebay examples were pretty pricey. Certainly worth building up without
breaking the bank, keep paint as is except touch-up/rust prevention; I doubt there's many kicking around the streets Stateside. This frame did not seem as "nice" as the ebay examples, of course it will look better cleaned/polished/built, but I think it may be substantially older. Once again ignorance to when this marque was established, and what years did Losa build frames for them, if indeed he did.

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