miele bike age
05-22-16 | 08:00 PM
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miele bike age
Hey!
I've just bought an old road bike. I would like to know his age, the year of its fabrication. Here is a picture of the bike:
Sorry if there are some mistakes in my text, I usually write in french
Thank you!
I've just bought an old road bike. I would like to know his age, the year of its fabrication. Here is a picture of the bike:
Sorry if there are some mistakes in my text, I usually write in french
Thank you!
05-22-16 | 08:35 PM
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Bikes: 199? Landshark Roadshark, 198? Mondonico Diamond, 1987 Panasonic DX-5000, 1987 Bianchi Limited, Univega... Chrome..., 1989 Schwinn Woodlands, Motobecane USA Record, Raleigh Tokul 2
My guess is mid to late 1980s. What is the model (on the top tube)? Is it a "Classica"?
05-22-16 | 09:00 PM
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05-22-16 | 09:07 PM
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Handsome bike! I'm not a Miele expert, but I'd also guess mid-to-late 1980s based on the aero cable routing on the brake levers. Some details on specific components would help narrow it down, like the model of the derailleurs/crankset/brakes. I think I see Columbus decals on the fork and frame, which is a sign that it could be a higher-end bike.
If you were to post in the "Classic & Vintage" section of this site*, you'll find some fans of older bikes who have a lot of collective knowledge to share. You'll probably find some guys who can give you more info on your Miele.
*no1mad beat me to it.
If you were to post in the "Classic & Vintage" section of this site*, you'll find some fans of older bikes who have a lot of collective knowledge to share. You'll probably find some guys who can give you more info on your Miele.
*no1mad beat me to it.
05-23-16 | 04:10 AM
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Oh, this one is easy. It's 1988 because it is a Gara 88 built with Columbus Cromor, equipped with Shimano 600 Ultegra and finished in Miele's distinctive Watermelon Pearl paint..
Last edited by T-Mar; 05-23-16 at 04:13 AM.
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