I picked up this frame recently, and am confounded as to the make. No badges, serial numbers. A decal that says "Custom" with a red hand; Reynolds 531 decals in French and Campy rear dropouts. Mix of Campy and French components, which I believe are all original (with the exception of tires & freewheel). I'd say by the components it is of late 1970's vintage: Campy Nuovo Record derailleur set, Wolber Super Champion Rims on Campy Super Record hubs, Campy Record crankset, headset, pedals, Mafac brakeset, Pivo stem, Wolber Gentleman 81 Super Champion rims. I've included photos of the frame and lugs. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated!!
Can anyone help me ID this frame?
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its not Carlton, that's all I can say!
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Lovely frame. Well worth keeping with a very light restoration. Prugnat spear point frame lugs. Transfer probably indicates of French manufacture in which case consider Andre Bertin. Have a look at this list. The white C35 looks a good match.
https://bertinclassiccycles.wordpress.c ... le-models/
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It's a Gitane Tour de France or Super Corsa. The decal is distinctive as is the stay cap. Check at Gitane USA for particulars. http://gitaneusa.com/models.asp
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