Bike Forums - What is this thing ?

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Originally Posted by Wildwood (Post 18305156)

The thinning of the lugs at the top tube would suggest someone took time to make this frame.

I liked Prugnat long point 63D lugs and used them on a number of frames but the early ones were pretty cobby. They required a lot of filing to get them looking nice. They had thicker points than the later ones from ~1976-77 like on this frame.

Also, the point on the head tube down tube lugs looks too short?

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Originally Posted by Wildwood (Post 18305156)

What I try to do with an unknown frame is build it up quickly with whatever is in the parts bin and ride it a few times. Lets me know if it tracks straight, handles decently, etc. Also based on the ride, it tells me how I might want to build it.

I recommend what you suggest. Build the bike up and ride it before spending any money on it. I see lots of newly painted bikes and frames on eBay. I suspect that the owner put a lot of money into the project and then discovered they didn't like the results. They'll rarely recoup their investment!

verktyg :50:

Chas.