Recent content by tunna_uk

Re: Its looking like it could well be one of the last Reynolds 653 tubed frames built (653 was available from around 1985 to 1995) and was a kind of mixed tube set with the main tubes 653, the forks are 531 and the rear stays are 753. I'm starting to think the 95 at the end of the frame number...

Hello I am looking for help to identify the maker of this track frame for my build Just had it painted/ Its 653 Reynolds tubing with 531 forks thanks in advance

Re: Hello I decided to get on and repaint the track frame. So I would like to I.D. the maker of the frame to get some decals fitted. Has anyone any ideas from the pictures or frame number. Many thanks

Fantastic

Re: My recent find (Vitus 979) any help to identify age than She went out for a 45 mile spin today, she has to earn her keep. She got a bit dirty :(

Re: My recent find (Vitus 979) any help to identify age than Thanks for that. Great insight. Intriguing about the stickers.

Yeah that's right, just the rubbed down paint edge. I'm thinking the back wheel is rare. Anyone seen one before? Found a couple of pictures on the net of similar wheels with a sticker instead of a metal badge like this one.

thanks for that info, yes I intend to see if the shop still exists. You have very good eyesight! the double nuts were put on by me so that it clamps into my Turbo trainer ! The weird line on the BB is where the paint has been rubbed down and then sprayed with primer to prevent any more rust. I'm...

what is that. Weird

the lug lining is rough. (not my work) the back wheel is unusual Nisi. It has a metal badge on it.

Re: My recent find (Vitus 979) any help to identify age than yes the rear mech is exactly like that. I'm going to have a look at the BB to see what number are on it. OK it has E087676 on the BB and 60 on the head tube 1987?

sorry I thought this was going in the SS thread. Still getting used to the forum schoolboy error

Hello Another of my bikes, this was on its way to the tip until I rescued it thankfully Any information on the bike appreciated Paintwork is very rough, Its been patched up over rust, I don't know what to do with it, I'm thinking about a full respray but then the decals will be lost for ever...

Re: My recent find (Vitus 979) any help to identify age than Thanks for the comments guys, Well spotted Shaun, yes I am a car guy. Maybe I will start another off topic thread about that :lol: Here are some more pictures, Shimano 600 but rear mech is 105? Nice seat post Campag. Are the decals...

Re: My recent find (Vitus 979) any help to identify age than thanks for that, learnt something new already :D