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I would like to sell my 1978 Condor Italia Pista Track frame in Reynolds 531 tubing. Metallic Deep candy red. (I think this was a special colour)
According to Condor this frame was the 11th Italia made in 1978 with unusual eyes (tops of seatstays) for extra rigidity:-
"I've spoken with Grant Young, my MD. I thought it might have been a Sienna because of the shape of the short top eyes, he's noted that whoever was the original purchaser they'd specified a stiffer rear section so therefore the top eyes are slightly unusual.
You also have an original track fork.
The frame would have been made at 144 Grays Inn Road workshop.
I've included the page from the 1976-78 catalogue and it will have more detail about the frame.
The frame number indicates that the bike was the (1178) 11th Italia to be built that year, 1978.
Thanks,
Claire"
The frame is is super condition for age (please see pics) with an absolutely minute mark on the top tube from the usual tap by bars but this is too small to show up when I tried to photograph it. Beautiful long lugs. Overall condition is amazing for age (with an original BCF centenary sticker) with only minor chips etc and small areas where rider's name stickers have been removed from top tube (laquer still intact)
I have not been able to find another one of these vintage Italia Pistas for sale anywhere and am only selling as I would never be able to replace this frame if damaged in a race and I cannot justify having two track bikes (just bought new Umezawa as although expensive it can easily be replaced)
The round 531 forks have (as I measured it) 25mm (1 inch) rake which makes, I believe, for a very stable ride (more trail) particularly useful on steeply banked velodromes. (contrary to some views track bikes are amongst the least twitchy of bike types)
Sizes are :- seat tube ctt approx (pretty accurate to best of my ability) 52cm top tube ctc is also 52cm (probably in inches originally)
Comes with SR (Sakae Royal) Bottom Bracket (nice and smooth), Ofmega headset (minor corrosion on outer top) and original Condor seatpost bolt which is really nice, Also included pair of original Condor bar end plugs.
This is a really beautiful and rare frame. She rides absolutely beautifully on steep indoor tracks and Herne Hill and Welwyn and I hope whoever buys it will treasure and enjoy it.
(marks on bb pic are just grease)
£525 GONE TO EBAY
donation will be made to forum on sale.
Dibs plus PM please.
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