Originally Posted by
Blais
Anyway...
The front dropouts look like they have Suntour stamped on them.
The headset simply has Japan stamped on the front.
The frame is lugged.
Serial number only appears on bottom bracket shell and starts with SC (schwinn?) I forget how many digits, I'll write it down.
No badges or stickers on the bike whatsoever.
The seat has been replaced with what appears to be a springer from a much older bike.
Chainrings are cheap-looking and stamped(?) with the chainring guard made of the same piece as the large ring.
I have to take a closer look at the crank arms but I seem to remember them being Sugino, maybe not. I'll write more stuff down when I get home.
Any ideas?
We NEED PICTURES!
And here's my previous post in case you missed it:
"Blais, we need pics. Important stuff to look for: What do the rear dropouts look like? Stamped and held by crimped stays? Stamped but brazed? Forged with a name like Campagnolo? Is the dropout vertical, semi or full horizontal or track? Are there any serial numbers on the dropouts?
Serial numbers on the bottom bracket? Any chrome anywhere?
You said it wasn't lugged and/or a steel frame. Aluminum, or brazed or TIG welded steel?
What does the seatpost cluster look like?
Downtube shifter bosses? Cable braze-ons?"
Okay, so now it
is a lugged frame. Front dropouts saying Suntour says the frame is ~20 years old or more.
Another thing to check is the inside diameter of the seat tube. If it takes a 27.2mm seatpost, you've got yourself a Columbus SL or Reynolds 531 bike, at least. Or some good Tange.