We've been here before Nob, this beautiful Colnago was built by a ex-team mechanic ffs...we're they all on drugs bitd 🤪
Thread 'NOS 1983 Colnago Master Arabesque: 58cm - Campagnolo Super Record 50th - Internal Routing - Top Mount Shift'...
Looks like John's been using the notorious Raleigh America Catalogue as a guide 👌
Post in thread 'RALEIGH SBDU 753 DYNAFLITE.... 'Race Special No7'' https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/raleigh-sbdu-753-dynaflite-race-special-no7.452928/post-3320202
Nice collection but the Benotto end plugs over the top of the tape really hurts my eyes, some beautiful builds let down by that final finishing touch 😤
And how it should look 😍
Thank you for your information, great detail 🙏, I could just make out A. DUPRAT in the flutes on the cranks the ring looks rather interesting as it's normally hidden in the chain case. Think it may have seen Mafac on the lever and has an alloy seat post with round top 👍
My feeling is that it's from a small volume builder by the choice of some decent quality components and the box lining. The owner has the front two parts of the chain case, just missing the rear part. He has the address tag for Paris, the Dunlop saddle he has added and looks the part, Pivo stem...
Spotted this beauty at the Retro Raleigh and Chopper Show last week looks rather interesting. Evidence of dark metallic green paint and box lining, Lam front brake and German kickback rear...any idea what it could be 🤔