Originally Posted by
francophile
Not a Professional. Diagonal 531 on the Reynolds decal = only main triangle's 3 tubes are 531. Straight 531 = More than main 3 tubes are 531.
Looks like an mid-60s Hosteller. Catalog page from '64 if you want to visual on it.
http://www.gitaneusa.com/images/cata...64/Page_02.jpg
That said, A light rubbing compound will get the paint back to the condition you see where the shifter clamp was. It should polish up nice and get that awesome emerald metallic to pop and gleam. Don't forget to tape-mask the decals while rubbing it out.
For the top tube clamps, I'm pretty sure a set of Simplex clamps should suit you fine. If you need a set, I can dig in my bins to see if I have something suitable.
Curious, what are you planning for the bottom bracket, you already have 35x1 French-thread cups and a suitable spindle?
Ahh. That is interesting info. The only French bikes I'm 'kinda' familiar with are Peugeot. I had a PX10 which also had the diagonal 531 logo. I assumed the 'lower' 531 triangle bikes would've had a horizontal logo?
Doesn't really matter at the end of the day.
If you do come across some clamps, please do let me know!
I have a Campagnolo BB that came on the bike along with all the other Nuovo Record stuff. Must have been a rider upgrade situation. I think the brakes are Mafac.
I need to check on the wheel diameter. I hope they’re 700c... doh.