Hi,

I recently got hold of this old Falcon road bike. I am interested in finding out how old it is? when it was made? and what the frame may be made out of (Reynolds 501, 531 etc.)? I have posted a picture.

The bike has had its stickers took off, but it said "Falcon" on the seat tube, "Falcon" on the down tube and "Tourer" on the top of the frame.

It has "Simplex" gears and "SR" handlebars.

Thanks,

Jaim

Early 70's. Love those plastic shifters!

Measure the seat post diameter. 25.4 mm = plain old steel. 26.4 or something, could be 531 straight gauge (but then again, maybe not). 27.2 mm = 531 butted.

Thanks rhm!

I assume you mean measure the seat tube on the frame?

No, he means the seat pin or post (thing the saddle is attached to) with any luck it is stamped on the post and you won't need any calipers...just loosen the clamp bolt and pull/twist it out. add grease when you put it back (to prevent rust).

Thanks unworthy, does anybody have any idea of how much it may be worth?

It doesn't appear to be anything special, so don't be planning your trip to Monte Carlo just yet. You should probably ask in the valuation forum, after reading their FAQ.

Any more ideas on a more exact age of this bike?

A picture of the other side and more detailed pictures of some of the components and frame details would help. I am thinking it looks more like a low end bike from the late 70's or early 1980's. Cotter pin crank suggesting older side of that range, the brazed on brake housing guides pretty well rule out being an early 70s frame.

Here's a few more pics

It would help to see the drive side of the bike, as well as a few more frame detail pictures. That said, I have owned several Falcon bicycles and you might glean a bit of useful information should you take a look at that article on MY "TEN SPEEDS".

As for vintage, early to med seventies probably and more than likely a Falcon Black Diamond. The model with the Reynold 531 tubes generally has a wrap around seat stay set.

Hope this is a help.

Thanks randyjawa, I will get more pictures on soon

Look for date codes on anything you think is original: handlebar stem, crank arms, brake calipers are all possible code locations.

I think mid 1970s, when cottered cranks were on their way out of fashion, and brazed top-of-the-top-tube brake cable guides were on their way in. A 1970 model would have had below-the-tube guides, and a 1980 model would have had aluminum cranks, albeit low-end ones.

Thanks for all your information. I have added a few more pictures of the drive side and detail pictures.

I have measured the seat post and the diameter is 26.2mm

Does anyone know if there was a model called Falcon Tourer?

Found a number engraved on the frame: 2799113

Can anyone tell me the age or give me details about this bike.

Your link doesn't work, at least for me. It appears to be a file on your hard drive (no URL).

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