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@Deon
SIGH....I picked this bike up a few days ago. I wonder whether it's ignorance, stupidity or just not giving a damn that causes a bike to look like this...?
This thing is in bad shape. It was totally neglected nay ABUSED. Actually, the word RAPED is probably accurate.
It's had a terrible repaint. The original paint seems to have been partly scraped off and is still visible under the lumpy, patchy black. Components are all scratched....brakes and gears barely working with play on the hubs(the back wheel was hitting both chainstays yet it's pretty true) and headset. Not sure everything will be salvagable.
I haven't been able to find any logos or stickers anywhere. I cannot find a serial number either and the only stamping is the number '58' which is on the left side of the seattube lug. I assume this refers to the size since it measures 58 c-c.
Both frame and fork ends are Campy so it's gotta be something nice, eh? Unfortunately neither the fork or seatstays are pantographed.
Groupset was a mix:
Campy NR brakes
Normandy HF hubs
Weinmann A129 concave rims
Zeus Criterium crank
Zeus Pista pedals
3ttt stem and bars
Deraillers are Superbe rr and some cheapie Shimano ft.
Below some pics of lugs, dropouts, bb cutout etc.
I'm hoping this will help identify it allthough I'm not getting my hopes up.
Thanks for any help!
Deon
Edit: See post below for pics