Help Anyone Recognize Frame?
 

This was donated, yes it came with the horrible paint jobs (4 different color coats). I can not figure out who made this frame Style. I have never seem so Many Curves only Stem and Seat Post are Straight.


Much Thanks,


brother Kurt

No clue. Sorry.

I suspect it has been bent and no longer looks stock. If you put wheels in it the crank arms would hit the ground. It is possible it is a factory frame but I have my doubts. Roger

it looks like a "sex change" bike. the top tube looks like it has the same curve as the down tube, where it was cut off and turned upside down to make it a mens bike. what do the top tube welds look like (like do they match the look of the other bike welds)? is there a spot part way up on the seat tube where it looks like a tube was cut off (maybe some paint remover, not a grinder, to see)?

I have a feeling that Philphine's assumption is close to truth except I wouldn't be surprised if it was a factory job... a "custom" offering meant to use up excess or old stock or maybe just be a novelty. You just never know with factories that mass produce frames for various bicycle companies.

UPDATE:
Have access to Sand Blasting and broke down Bike and have more information. Removed some of the 5 layers Paint from Bottom of BB Shell, Seat Tube Front, Seat Tube Sides, Chain Stay Sides, and Front of Headset. Original color is a Pearl Tan / Caramel Color. On Front Seat Tube (upper middle) and on Headset (middle) lightly stamped "BSB" ("S" larger) inside a Square standing on Point, Size about 5/8" 16mm x 5/8" 16mm. Serial Number on Top of Headset L0405157BB. Removed Handle Bar Stem (Had manufacturing date 0f 2004/05), Front Fork (Bearings Good), Removed Crank (Dried Lube and Bearings Bad). Inspect Weld Points all are good but definitely done by Hand. After Sand blasting I will post updated Picture. Thank you for your comments they are appreciated. After Sand Blasting will Post updated Picture.