Rossin Questions
 

I was going to sell this, but I think I may keep it and build it up. I'm thinking fully chromed frame/fork and new decals with some modern Campy. Can anyone tell me the year/model and any other info.?

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Looks like early to mid 80s vintage. Why not use period correct Campy?

It is built for recessed mount brakes and 700c wheels, if that helps.

Period Campy stuff would be nice, But I have almost everything I would need to build it up with 10 speed Centaur already on hand. Plus, I don't have a "go fast" bike put together at the moment, and I think this would fit the bill. I can always piece together a vintage Campy group if I get another frame to swap the centaur stuff on to down the line.

I'm a fan of how it looks right now! Sure it's chipped up quite a bit, but still looks lovely.

it looks much worse in person, lol

I like how that frame looks with paint on it, with the yellow paint in the recessed areas. I personally like the decal set on it too.

it would be nice if the paint could be saved, but all the chrome on the rear triangle is shot, and I can't get the paint looking decent no matter how much I go at it with rubbing compound. And honestly, I don't really like the red/orange/yellow combo myself.

I understand what your saying. I like the look of chrome frames too, but Waterfords stance on why you shouldn't chrome a frame freaks me out a little bit.

My .02, no matter which route you go (if any) I think you should paint to recessed areas. Or you could have a really nice beater! I always say I want a beater bike but every time I get one I can't bring myself to like the fact that it's beaten up.

what does waterford have to say about chroming? I can't find anything on their site

I will paint the recessed areas, I was thinking chrome with Black/white decals and probably fill the recessed stuff in black. I'm just not a big fan of color, lol.

Do it, it'll look great. Red and yellow is far too reminiscent of fast food chains.

I'll dig around for it in a bit, I'm heading to lunch now. Maybe someone will chime it on it

I think up to the mid-80s (this one looks like lets say 83) the SL/SP tubed frames were all called 'Record'?

Ok, here is where I read about the problems with re-chroming:

http://www.schwinnbike.com/usa/eng/f...d.php?p=332751

of course, It seems that there are a fair number of bikes around that have been plated that had great results. (23skidoo comes to mind)

Personally, I think it would look awesome