Hi - I bought my MKM frame back around 1980 from a cycle shop in Richmond. It was one of several they had in stock - I just picked it because it looked cool and was the right size for me.
I still have the bike (S/N 6799) and only recently realized that there was more than one frame style that MKM used. So I'm now trying for figure out which one I have. If I can work out how to do it, I'll try to post some photos, but the distinctive features of the frame are:
1-Reynolds 531 db tubing
2-Seat stays that have a long outside taper onto the lug under the saddle
3-The tops of the front fork tubes are smoothly tapered into steering tube (ie there is no obvious lug that they fit into)
4-I seem to remember being told that the frame was a 73 degree parallel, but I couldn't swear to that
The frame is blue, with the lugwork highlighted with black lines. The decals are also black, separate pieces for each letter of MKM.
So... if anyone can make a guess at what this frame is (or could advise what features differentiated the different MKM frame styles), I'd be very grateful.
Many thanks,
Nick
I still have the bike (S/N 6799) and only recently realized that there was more than one frame style that MKM used. So I'm now trying for figure out which one I have. If I can work out how to do it, I'll try to post some photos, but the distinctive features of the frame are:
1-Reynolds 531 db tubing
2-Seat stays that have a long outside taper onto the lug under the saddle
3-The tops of the front fork tubes are smoothly tapered into steering tube (ie there is no obvious lug that they fit into)
4-I seem to remember being told that the frame was a 73 degree parallel, but I couldn't swear to that
The frame is blue, with the lugwork highlighted with black lines. The decals are also black, separate pieces for each letter of MKM.
So... if anyone can make a guess at what this frame is (or could advise what features differentiated the different MKM frame styles), I'd be very grateful.
Many thanks,
Nick