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aeshultz 02-22-19 06:32 PM

Frame ID help, please
 
Can anyone help to ID this frame? This bike is for sale at a local co-op, frame has been repainted with no stampings other than the bb serial number. Mostly Campy drive train with Campy dropouts. Size is 59cm and they're asking $220, in case anyone is interested. I can get other photos if they would be helpful- just let me know.
Any help would be appreciated - thanks.
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ebef06c5cf.jpg
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a8c912dfca.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2087bd03ed.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...7da62ee49f.jpg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...88a65f422b.jpg
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d7e1380fe9.jpg
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...9e3974a894.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...0ca4f93e58.jpg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...13c21edecd.jpg

CliffordK 02-22-19 07:17 PM

It does give me a bit of an Italian vibe. But, only mid-level. Did you catch the bottombracket threading?

unworthy1 02-22-19 11:56 PM

I'm thinking more like "Benelux" but we are guessing: find out the BB threading and seatpost size.

unterhausen 02-23-19 02:22 PM

Atala, what do I win?

juvela 02-23-19 03:01 PM

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The domed stay ends would tend to eliminate an Oytoy origin.

IIRC this shell may be from Fischer but [MENTION=383399]MauriceMoss[/MENTION] is sure to know the scoop! :)

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unworthy1 02-24-19 01:03 PM

They are BCM (Bocama) Serie Super-Leger Luxe headlugs, so I'm sticking with my "Benelux" guess for now...still need the BB threading and seatpost size, or just have [MENTION=383399]MauriceMoss[/MENTION] chime in! :)

aeshultz 02-24-19 01:14 PM

OK- thanks guys. I'll measure the seatpost on Tuesday, and see if they want to pull the BB to check threading.
Stand by.

merziac 02-24-19 01:21 PM


Originally Posted by aeshultz (Post 20809970)
OK- thanks guys. I'll measure the seatpost on Tuesday, and see if they want to pull the BB to check threading.
Stand by.

No idea on ID, but that headtube appears to be gacked and I would need to know the extent for price consideration. ;)

aeshultz 02-24-19 01:28 PM

"Gacked" as in bent, or ? I didn't notice anything in person- perhaps it's the cheesy iPhone photos? I'll have another look.
Thanks.

merziac 02-24-19 02:27 PM


Originally Posted by aeshultz (Post 20809985)
"Gacked" as in bent, or ? I didn't notice anything in person- perhaps it's the cheesy iPhone photos? I'll have another look.
Thanks.

Looks like a ding at the top in the 2nd photo right under the race, maybe just dirt or grease. :foo:

merziac 02-24-19 02:35 PM


Originally Posted by aeshultz (Post 20809985)
"Gacked" as in bent, or ? I didn't notice anything in person- perhaps it's the cheesy iPhone photos? I'll have another look.
Thanks.

Also forgot, whatever it is, it's pretty nice, at $220 I would have come home with it regardless of ding, didn't see the price originally, I would encourage you to make it so, stat. ;)

aeshultz 02-24-19 08:15 PM

Merziac - I took that bright spot right under the headset cup to be from cable rub - I'll look closer this coming Tuesday. I would have grabbed it, but it's too big for me (59 c-t-c), and I'm trying to be better about buying stuff I can't ride <G>.

MauriceMoss 02-25-19 02:58 AM

[MENTION=17926]unworthy1[/MENTION] is spot on with the lug ID.

My first hunch was Belgium/Netherlands, too. However, seeing the bottom bracket shell made me think in another direction.

I'm leaning towards this being an early 80s Puch (Mistral) Replica or maybe Superlicht.

Some of these had 7 digit numbers stamped into the bottom bracket shell (in addition to the ones in OP's pics) but some apparently didn't. I'm not sure what the non-serial numbers actually mean.

Anyways, here are some pics:


Replica:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...be4aff8b26.jpg
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c0c01cf6e8.jpg


Superlicht:

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...c56f23409c.jpg
https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...a1488548d6.jpg


Some bottom bracket shells:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...375817fb71.jpg
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...1d8dbdd074.jpg
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...8048228176.jpg

unterhausen 02-25-19 06:15 AM

Good catch, that has to be what the OP's bike is.

maybe left is size or model and right is date code?

aeshultz 02-25-19 09:57 AM

Now we're gettin' somewhere- thanks!

unworthy1 02-25-19 10:31 AM

Yeah Mr. Moss is the MAN! Excellent sleuthing (as we take for granted from Maurice) and nice bikes these Austrians, often have longer than usual top tubes for folks with tall torso and certainly some combo of 531 DB tubing...buy it!

merziac 02-25-19 06:11 PM


Originally Posted by aeshultz (Post 20810468)
Merziac - I took that bright spot right under the headset cup to be from cable rub - I'll look closer this coming Tuesday. I would have grabbed it, but it's too big for me (59 c-t-c), and I'm trying to be better about buying stuff I can't ride <G>.


Ahh, right you are, can see it way better on the big screen, doh! :foo:

bulgie 02-26-19 02:20 AM


Originally Posted by unworthy1 (Post 20809959)
They are BCM (Bocama) Serie Super-Leger Luxe headlugs, so I'm sticking with my "Benelux" guess for now...still need the BB threading and seatpost size, or just have [MENTION=383399]MauriceMoss[/MENTION] chime in! :)

Impressive lug ID. All I could remember was Bocama.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...6e1f28f4f1.jpg
Borrowed without permission from https://anciensveloslyonnais.weebly.com/bocama.html
-an awesome resource, check 'em out. (I'm new here; someone let me know if that kinda borrowing is not cool.)

I think the BB shell is RGF (Raccords Gargatte Frères or just Gargatte for short.)

Instantly distinguishable by the large RGF in an oval, stamped into the top left -- unless someone brazed a big ol' cable guide fitting right over the stamped letters. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

-Mark Bulgier, Seattle

unworthy1 02-26-19 06:11 PM

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...10798a5df3.jpg
Whoa! Mark Bulgier has joined our little group! ^ WELCOME Mark, your reputation proceeds you!^
I did not know the "Gargle Bros" made a slotted shell like that, but there's a lot I don't know.
I think "borrowing" images for non-profit use on this forum is A-OK but I always try to give credit when I do, but I only play a Lawyer on TV! :)
So sticking my neck out (or my foot into it): here's a pic of a RGF shell with the slots going the "wrong way" reproduced without permission from the interwebs but this is fully copyright Dale Brown because it's originally from Classic Rendezvous site and Dale is very sensitive about maintaining his copyright!

Well on cross-exam it turns out these images were already "borrowed" from Velobase so don't think Dale and CR could claim copyright on them anyway, but at least CR did give credit, so...your honor I move to dismiss, ipso facto!

aeshultz 02-26-19 09:11 PM

And- I left tonight without putting a mic on the seatpost- sorry!
We'll accept the Puch ID as "close enough."
Thanks to everyone for the help!

Tallbikes 03-03-19 10:52 PM

Brazings remind me of ferraroli


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