I got nice frame. but what is it?
11-23-18, 12:20 PM
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This bike is very nice, the only discordant thing I noticed was that they seemed have under-filled the bb cable sling a bit.
I don't think extensive braze ons really caught on until the late '70s, and it wouldn't surprise me to see a bike from the early '80s that only had bb slings and a cable stop on the rear dropout. Top tube housing guides, dt shifter bosses, and bosses for a DT bottle cage were pretty common by 1980, but maybe not from U.K. builders or old-timers elsewhere
11-24-18, 11:59 AM
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last time I saw a seat stay brazed like that it was a Custom Columbus Air frame. So this could be a custom possibly..my .02 cents.
11-24-18, 12:09 PM
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Great thread. Really catches ones interest and imagination. Bike Forums is a wonderful place to spend some time.!
11-30-18, 06:37 AM
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Really, this thread should have been in C&V, not in the appraisals forum. It's much too interesting for this forum.
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11-30-18, 10:56 AM
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I agree, that's such a nice frame. If the OP wants me to move it, I can
11-30-18, 08:16 PM
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Intriguing thread. As I read early on, I suspected Italian, the reference work is very good here. Bravo.
Headbadge hole placement may help provide a final identity.
A builder's work to look out for in any number of brands... Just hope one turns up and I can prevail as it flies under the radar.
Headbadge hole placement may help provide a final identity.
A builder's work to look out for in any number of brands... Just hope one turns up and I can prevail as it flies under the radar.
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Thanks very much for the update.
Wonderful to see its moving right along.
Perhaps you can make a ride report when you have an opportunity to take it for that first test spin...
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Thanks very much for the update.
Wonderful to see its moving right along.
Perhaps you can make a ride report when you have an opportunity to take it for that first test spin...
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06-19-19, 03:09 PM
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Ditto. Looking forward to seeing this bike built up and on the road. 
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