Identifying Tange decal, value of Univega Superstrada
04-07-16, 10:34 PM
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Identifying Tange decal, value of Univega Superstrada
This just came up on ebay. I understand that at some level a value is subjective, but does the price seem ball-park correct? The Tange decal does not say #1 or #2 . Can anyone identify the "level"/quality of the tubing?
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Univega Super Strada Vintage Steel Road Bike Frame 58cm VG VG Cond | eBay
04-09-16, 02:26 PM
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I'm impressed that sold for $325. Gives me a good vibe for all the Japanese bikes I'm busily collecting. Tange Champion tubing No. 1 or No. 2 were top of the line frame sets back in the late 70's early 80's. Sometime in the mid to late 80's Tange dropped the Champion name off tubing labels.
04-10-16, 06:08 AM
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It's almost impossible to state which grade of Champion tubing was used, though #2 is probably the the best candidate, given the apparent era. I don't think that I have ever seen a Miyata built Superstrada without the fastback seat stays.
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I''m a bit surprised this one sold for this much when you consider this frame sold for about the same price at about the same time.
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