Originally Posted by
acob
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
Well, if it's an early '80s RIH, chances are the cranks are most likely "Solida" and they used Shimano Altus derailleurs and shifters. Handlebars and stem were mostly made by Sakae, SR Custom. Brakes could be Weinmann 500 or also Altus.
pre '80, Shimano 600 groupset, Cranks with guard, the stem, handlebars and seatpost are all Sakae, Weinmann brakes. Rims Weinmann and probably French hubs.
It's nice to get a bike up to original again, but if it works, don't fix it. Parts might be cheap and easy to find, it'll always turn out too expensive for the real value of the bike. My last original, old and battered but functioning RIH Speciaal costed me £ 50, to give you an idea.
