Trying to ID a Vintage Zeus
08-22-09 | 03:37 PM
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Trying to ID a Vintage Zeus
Is there anyone who might be a guru of older Zeus bikes out there?
Looking to find out model, age, value, etc...
Campy gruppo
Super Vitus tubing
Bullseye hubs
TA cranks
I can email photos
Thanks
Looking to find out model, age, value, etc...
Campy gruppo
Super Vitus tubing
Bullseye hubs
TA cranks
I can email photos
Thanks
08-22-09 | 03:50 PM
#3
dunno but i want it!
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08-22-09 | 04:54 PM
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You could look here: https://www.os2.dhs.org/gallery/main.php?g2_itemId=10998
08-22-09 | 05:14 PM
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nice looking but a bit on the large size
OH that cross is nice looking too
OH that cross is nice looking too
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08-22-09 | 05:50 PM
#8
which is why you should sell it to me. I'm 6'3" 
seriously if you decide to sell it i'd be interested.
seriously if you decide to sell it i'd be interested.
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08-22-09 | 07:14 PM
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08-22-09 | 07:17 PM
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63 or 64 cm seat tube is my guess (and my size )
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08-22-09 | 08:15 PM
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Here is the rundown on the bike:
Zeus Pro? (thanks JohnDThompson)
63cm
s/n SV196
Super Vitus 971 tubes
Campy Rally derailleur
Phillipe bars
Ideale 80 saddle
DiaCompe Gran Compe brakes
TA Spécialités crank
Super Champion wheels
Barelli pedals
Some very quick photos attached i.e. bike is still dirty
Zeus Pro? (thanks JohnDThompson)
63cm
s/n SV196
Super Vitus 971 tubes
Campy Rally derailleur
Phillipe bars
Ideale 80 saddle
DiaCompe Gran Compe brakes
TA Spécialités crank
Super Champion wheels
Barelli pedals
Some very quick photos attached i.e. bike is still dirty
Last edited by Brooklawnbrewer; 08-23-09 at 11:45 AM.
08-30-09 | 11:32 AM
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Found The Builder
Found the builder of this bike! The wonders of the INTERNET...Here is what he had to say:
"Hello Kurt,
"Hello Kurt,
You have a late 1970-3 vintage Zeus Criterium frame that was custom fitted with all the components except the headset. We custom built the wheels as well. The long cage Campy Rally derailleur was designed to accommodate larger tooth rear sprockets to make hill climbing easier. Based on the minimal chain ring wear I suggest that your bike has less than 5,000 original miles. Outside of the rust it appears in excellent shape. The original cost over 30 years ago was around $700.00 to $800.00. The threading for the bottom bracket and headset were metric or French. A little odd today. Likewise the stem is a French diameter; 22.0 mm versus the more modern British standard of 22.2 mm."
Thank you for everyones response and help!
Thank you for everyones response and help!
