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Post by cusqueno on Mar 8, 2016 10:27:12 GMT
This is a sad bike, but if the rust is only skin deep, the frame might be resurrected. SE='Special Edition'?? Is this model new to the forum, or have I heard of it before? Appears to be an early fillet brazed Aerospace frame with steel wheels and French components - Mafac brakes and a Huret RD. Rear brake placed in front of seat stays to reduce wind resistance :-) No derailleur hanger. Stem shifter(s). No FD, no RH crank or chain wheel. See eBay number: 222046047640. I could pick up if anyone wants it and is too far away to collect.  |
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Post by velocipete on Mar 8, 2016 18:52:35 GMT
That's a BIG frame! Looks like it has been well used and kept going with what ever was available.
Looking at the seat post,it may be stuck in the seat tube.
Best of luck to the very tall buyer/restorer. It would be a shame to lose it.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by Jem on Mar 8, 2016 19:00:20 GMT
I take my hat off to those who who take on something like this. It's a rough example for sure.
As they say on Dragons Den..."I'm out"
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Mar 8, 2016 19:57:39 GMT
That's a BIG frame! Looks like it has been well used and kept going with what ever was available. Looking at the seat post,it may be stuck in the seat tube. Best of luck to the very tall buyer/restorer. It would be a shame to lose it. Cheers, Pete. I agree; if the seat post and stem are frozen, it may be a serious battle to save the frame. Nevertheless, I have saved much worse looking frames. If you are up to the challenge, just strip the paint and turn it into what you like. Cheers Jim |
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Post by velocipete on Mar 9, 2016 7:33:18 GMT
That frame is about 3" to big for me Jim.
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by cusqueno on Mar 9, 2016 15:27:44 GMT
That frame is about 3" to big for me Jim. Cheers, Pete. Here's a nice little tandem for you Pete - you might have to ride stoker. Not a Viscount, although it is fillet brazed. Quite unusual and worth a punt for anyone near Weymouth? eBay UK number: 111930507417  |
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Mar 9, 2016 16:53:42 GMT
That frame is about 3" to big for me Jim. Cheers, Pete. I suppose you must skip this one Pete. If you were to stop by the Tower of London for a stretch, my guess is, that your current bikes would then be too small  Nevertheless, it might help a compressed disc.  Cheers Jim |
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Post by velocipete on Mar 10, 2016 7:39:58 GMT
A "lady" in my old village used to provide that kind of service. I'm told
she even had her own dungeon especially built and equiped!
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by velocipete on Mar 10, 2016 7:42:39 GMT
That frame is about 3" to big for me Jim. Cheers, Pete. Here's a nice little tandem for you Pete - you might have to ride stoker. Not a Viscount, although it is fillet brazed. Quite unusual and worth a punt for anyone near Weymouth? eBay UK number: 111930507417 That frame looks a little "flexible" for it's size. Twin latt frames are to be avoided on tandems. Cheers, Pete. |
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Nevertheless, it might help a compressed disc. 