mezzo d-9 : how to determine date of manufacture?
12-16-13, 09:16 PM
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mezzo d-9 : how to determine date of manufacture?
Is there a simple way to determine the date of manufacture for a Mezzo D-9, similar to the method for a Dahon (number/code stamped near bottom bracket)? If not, what may be visual cues that would help determine when a D-9 was manufactured? During my research, I have seen comments of different rack versions as well as different seat clamps. When were these changes introduced? How about colors? Were certain colors only offered certain years? I have tried to find an email contact for Mezzo, but I cannot find anything on their website.
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12-17-13, 03:53 AM
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You need to contact ATB Sales https://www.atb-sales.co.uk/
I dont know how to get the date of manufacture but if you find out then let us know. The very early bikes did not have wheels on the racks and I think the front fork design was different. More recent models have a sort of double seat post clamp. I have also noticed that the Mezzo badge is different colours but I don't know if that is for the different models, mine is red/brown but most I have seen are blue.
Hope that helps, I am sure someone who knows more about than me will be able to give you a better idea.
I dont know how to get the date of manufacture but if you find out then let us know. The very early bikes did not have wheels on the racks and I think the front fork design was different. More recent models have a sort of double seat post clamp. I have also noticed that the Mezzo badge is different colours but I don't know if that is for the different models, mine is red/brown but most I have seen are blue.
Hope that helps, I am sure someone who knows more about than me will be able to give you a better idea.
12-18-13, 06:25 AM
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Thanks for the reply, cpg. I tried the email on the website (info@) and it bounced for me. Does anyone else have an email for them?
12-18-13, 06:31 AM
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If you are in the Uk try phoning. I spoke to them some time ago about the Whyte PRST-1 mountain bike that went out of production many years ago and the were very helpful.
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I am in the states. I still may give them a call if I can't find another way to contact them. Are your fabbing services available for inline wheel brackets. :-)
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Afaik
The improved front QR release was introduced in 2004 and the seat post clamp 2006.
Precise dates from frame numbers contact atb.unless their is a guide on the Web.
Mezzo thread details the small changers that have occurred.
Tyres also improved in 2004-2006. Not a lot needed changing. some bikes feature the lovely cespro draillers, and shifters.
Some Nottingham bikes feature dual drive dropped bars and full rolling racks!!!
The improved front QR release was introduced in 2004 and the seat post clamp 2006.
Precise dates from frame numbers contact atb.unless their is a guide on the Web.
Mezzo thread details the small changers that have occurred.
Tyres also improved in 2004-2006. Not a lot needed changing. some bikes feature the lovely cespro draillers, and shifters.
Some Nottingham bikes feature dual drive dropped bars and full rolling racks!!!
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