105 Six-Speed Age?
04-25-13, 03:45 AM
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105 Six-Speed Age?
When visiting a client's house today I spotted a beautiful road bike parked there. It was their's son's run around bike, which was originally his father's, but he has passed away. I asked it's age but none of the family have any idea. My guess about 1995ish.
Any ideas of years relating to the pictured components?
Thank you in advance...
Any ideas of years relating to the pictured components?
Thank you in advance...
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Have a look at one of the derailleurs, or both. Take the date code stamped on each and apply them to the information contained in How Old Is My Bicycle?, paying closest attention to Component Numbers. That should put you very close to the date when the bicycle was manufactured, assuming that the components are original and they do look to be...
Hope that is a help.
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1987-1989.
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1995 = STI shifters. The Dr. has it.
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Thank you for your help. After I posted my question, I was out riding and realized I was way off with my guess. I remembered my bike in 1995 had an 8 speed cassette.
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Actually, you should be able to narrow that down to 1987 or 1988, as New 105 went to 7 speed in 1989. I don't think I've ever seen a Grand Bois racer before. They're known primarlily for their randonneurs.
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