Originally Posted by
acob
I've been the happy owner of a RIH for some years, unfortunately shortly after I bought it I had a run in with a van — front forks, wheel, handlebars and seat post all replaced, I think the crank too, and replaced badly — I stupidly let the shop get on with it and they just threw whatever they had lying around on there, so it's now in very much un-original condition.
I'd like to try to get it back closer to original build — and wondered if anybody here might be able to point me in the direction of somewhere I could locate some period-appropriate parts?
In terms of age, I'm not sure. Have not been able to find a frame number, curiously, though it's overdue a cleanup so perhaps there's something under some grime in an unexpected place. It's a RIH Speciaal, with 'HOLLAND VENLO' on the downtube. If I find a frame number I'll update, and post some pics once I hit the 10 post limit, but if anyone has any pointers for me in the meantime that would be amazing
Okay, have given it a bit of a clean, and can confirm there's no frame number I can find. Only markings seem to be '70' at the top of the head tube, and '71' at the top of the seat tube