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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-14, 09:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

non-fixie, Hummer, No worries at...

non-fixie, Hummer,

No worries at all.....this is a platform for all of us to share and learn info about steel bike :)

I am just the thread starter, but not the owner of this platform...

It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-14, 03:50 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

great to know you guys managed to solve mystery....

great to know you guys managed to solve mystery. non-fixie ; Hummer

unlike mine....the bike still sitting in the yard....parts are not complete and facing some missing shipping via ebay..sigh
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-14, 12:32 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

thanks for your input. Indeed, it is good to...

thanks for your input.
Indeed, it is good to give a real identification rather than giving it a fake one.

gotten a suggestion from BF member to custom do the decals like such:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-03-14, 12:28 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

The lugs happen to have much similarity. My bet...

The lugs happen to have much similarity. My bet was taiwanese frame which has a Gitane model copied over.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-13-13, 12:35 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

Got some indication from others vintage bike...

Got some indication from others vintage bike community. They are quite sure that this is a Gitane frame.

It's should be a one of these model http://www.gitaneusa.com/images/catalog/1985_pg2.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-01-13, 09:59 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

T-Mar, would this give you little more hint on...

T-Mar, would this give you little more hint on the identity?


Thx
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-29-13, 07:03 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

After brushing the paint off, the serial number...

After brushing the paint off, the serial number are clearer.

It's F2K00188.

I have tried to search Fuji, not so much any indication..Will continue to seach on other bike databases
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-13, 12:59 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

Also another similar color 318638

Also another similar color
318638
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-13, 06:57 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

Detailed explanation...Thanks! Let me share this...

Detailed explanation...Thanks! Let me share this info to my painter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-21-13, 06:54 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

Thanks for the compliment. While waiting a good...

Thanks for the compliment.
While waiting a good news about the identity of the bike, I have alternatively looking at some decals which I want to make my bike look like a Gazelle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-20-13, 02:22 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

What you guys think of this color? Bronze... ...

What you guys think of this color? Bronze...

http://speedbicycles.ch/bikes/340/bigPic/speed_004.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-13, 08:04 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

Yes...Most common seat post comes in 27.2mm

Yes...Most common seat post comes in 27.2mm
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-13, 02:06 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

Thanks buddy...for the solution..I do have a 2000...

Thanks buddy...for the solution..I do have a 2000 grade sand paper at home, shall try it out ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-13, 02:04 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

Thanks T-Mar!! So far was only told that the...

Thanks T-Mar!!

So far was only told that the internal seat tube diameter is 26 mm.
However I don't see a big issue to source for stem as it should be common.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-13, 02:02 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

Yes, I would want to make it a beautiful project!...

Yes, I would want to make it a beautiful project!

Next is to brain what color should I go forward?
Noticed that classic are usually in Blue,Red,White...sometimes yellow (which I am considering)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-15-13, 09:22 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

Brilliant....I am amazed that you have quite a...

Brilliant....I am amazed that you have quite a good database list on classic serial numbers.

I am getting more interested to find out further about the real identity of this frame.
Like some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-13, 09:22 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

I find that the shifters mounts are rusted..can...

I find that the shifters mounts are rusted..can sandpaper or metal polish do the job to restored it like this?
http://www.waterfordbikes.com/images/tech_dtshifterbossescropped.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-13, 09:21 PM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

Thanks again for the detail highlighted...Maybe...

Thanks again for the detail highlighted...Maybe most of you are accurate, this frame could be an Asian subcontractor made frame and is using a lower grade DO's.

Anyway, I am still happy with it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-13, 09:15 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

Well said...ultimately I want to restore to its...

Well said...ultimately I want to restore to its original look (colors and sticker). Therefore was trying anyway I can to find the identity bike.

After all, I believe this could be a good frame ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-13, 06:49 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

I have gotten the frame Here are more...

I have gotten the frame

Here are more details that I observed from the frame

Weight: 4 kg (including BB and headset)

RD dropout:
indication - 7 o'clock
no stamping on the bracket...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-13, 06:43 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

@T-Mar, How do you determine that is Asian...

@T-Mar,
How do you determine that is Asian serial? Any website which can refer?
I have took the frame today and I again check with the seller, he said he could not remember if this is a gitane or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-13, 02:24 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

Thanks unworthy1 for the detail pointers..really...

Thanks unworthy1 for the detail pointers..really appreciate that.
I shall post a closed up picture once i got the frame.

I offered him $115 and I got the deal :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-13, 02:12 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

Tq very much John!! Will take note of all who...

Tq very much John!!
Will take note of all who shared!

Stay blessed!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-13, 08:48 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

Hi luker, thanks for the help! if this...

Hi luker,

thanks for the help!

if this is a gitane, this could be some other well built frame I supposed?

anyway, really appreciate your help
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-13, 08:47 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

Hey unworthy1, Thank you so much for...

Hey unworthy1,

Thank you so much for pointing out the key identity...those photos were snapped by the seller...I plan to pay a visit to him tomorrow and if everything goes well..I will purchase...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-13, 01:32 AM
Replies: 55
Views: 11,032
Posted By littlebeetle

Frame Identification required

Guys,

Came across with a seller in my city who want to let go this frame.

According to the owner, it is cycles Gitane frame.

Size:
Top tube 57 cm
Seat tube 53 cm
Bottom bracket serial:...
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