Originally Posted by geeteeiii

I currently dont have any better pictures of the rear derailleur, ill take some on the weekend. Basically a extremely crude Campagnolo Gran Sport copy that says Harkov on it. Tubular tires are marked 600 but people have been mounting 622/700C tubulars on them without any issues.

Originally Posted by KenNC

Very interesting thread! I like the looks of the first bike, and would be interested in more detailed shot of the rear derailleur. Also curious if the rims take the same size tires as European rims, or if the size is slightly different. Thanks for sharing!

Originally Posted by tricky

I love this. Subscribed. I've always been really interested with these. Bicycle Quarterly had an issue with an article covering the USSR derailleurs.

Originally Posted by geeteeiii

Im pretty sure Harkov have made similar copies of these types of derailleurs, seen a rear one, there are pictures of the front one on the web.