Unknown ID please? Big pics and part details inside
09-19-08, 05:47 PM
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Unknown ID please? Big pics and part details inside
My inheritance:
Old Dia-Compe brakes, front and back, brake levers on bars are also made by DC.
Brevete pedals with toe straps. White leather fastener straps are in good shape.
Aluminum rims, I know 'cause most everything else on this bike is rusted. Bike's steel-framed, obviously.
Dry rotted IRCs.
I thought the way the frame was put together was interesting. Like the rear by the seat post.
I don't know anything about frame geometry yet, but I know what it means.
No stamping, decals, numbers, nothing, not even on the bottom of the frame.
I'm interested in what classification this is.. I assume vintage road bike. I'm curious as to whether I
should put more than a little money and time into it, or if I should look at something newer.
There's vintage, and there's junk is what I'm saying.
My apologies for the giant pictures.
Thank you for your time.
Old Dia-Compe brakes, front and back, brake levers on bars are also made by DC.
Brevete pedals with toe straps. White leather fastener straps are in good shape.
Aluminum rims, I know 'cause most everything else on this bike is rusted. Bike's steel-framed, obviously.
Dry rotted IRCs.
I thought the way the frame was put together was interesting. Like the rear by the seat post.
I don't know anything about frame geometry yet, but I know what it means.
No stamping, decals, numbers, nothing, not even on the bottom of the frame.
I'm interested in what classification this is.. I assume vintage road bike. I'm curious as to whether I
should put more than a little money and time into it, or if I should look at something newer.
There's vintage, and there's junk is what I'm saying.
My apologies for the giant pictures.
Thank you for your time.
Last edited by Skylar; 09-19-08 at 05:55 PM.
09-19-08, 06:18 PM
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Very low end......Whatever it is. Maybe a Huffy?
09-19-08, 06:28 PM
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Looks to be along the lines of a Huffy or Murray, very low end. Clean it up but don't put any money into it.
09-19-08, 08:19 PM
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Awesome replies. The search continues. Thought I'd do some homework before I get a bike going. Thank you.
