"concorde" frame identification, help.

[Seanaus]

Looks like a Concorde to me, bottom bracket shell and serial number format is very similar to these 2 known Concordes. Checking your pictures there are other similarities to my blue one, rear brake bridge, dropouts etc. Does it have the Concorde logo engraved on the fork crown? Is there anything stamped on the other side to the serial number, sometimes they have size and tube details.

Dating or identifying a Concorde from the serial number, not possible (at the moment anyway)

 

[zazu]

It does - .54.C
on other side i have 8 digit number - 90241837

 

[Seanaus]

My guess, and I stress guess, is the C is for Cromor. Mine says SL, for Columbus SL. The stamped ears on the seatpost clamp imply this isn't top range. Time for you to start searching images of Cromor Concordes I guess. Good luck, my Concordes all ride well , this should be good too.

 

[Ibr]

Hello!

Just bought this beautiful looking vintage frame for cheap - 120 euros.
Paint is bad, a lot of places you can see steel. Planning to add a new group set, some wheels and it will be good to go.

Hopefully its Concorde, at least it looks like one.
Have never seen a paintjob like this before in any place of internet.. I believe its redesigned, also Concorde letters seems oddly weird, but right.

Could you please help me with identify this frame?

So there are some pictures:

Hello, I need some help identifying a concorde frame too, it's Columbus tsx tubing, but I couldn't find anything about the model or another bicycle with the same scheme color, maybe someone here can help me out...
Cheers!

 

[Seanaus]

Seems to me to be a mid 90s Aquila. 1993 catalog has the Aquila in TSX, and a paint scheme that is close, but not exactly that. Yours is definitely TSX, that's the TX stamped in the BB shell by the size marking.

Catalogue - Concorde 1993 catalogue

I uploaded it already a while ago, but this is a nice oppertunity to bring it in the spotlight :) The real thoroughbreds are on page 8 and 9.

www.retrobike.co.uk

 

[Ibr]

Seems to me to be a mid 90s Aquila. 1993 catalog has the Aquila in TSX, and a paint scheme that is close, but not exactly that. Yours is definitely TSX, that's the TX stamped in the BB shell by the size marking.

Catalogue - Concorde 1993 catalogue

I uploaded it already a while ago, but this is a nice oppertunity to bring it in the spotlight :) The real thoroughbreds are on page 8 and 9.

www.retrobike.co.uk

Thank you for your opinion, how desirable would the aquila model be? I ask to see the possibility of doing a paint job or leaving it with the original paint, although it is far from perfect, I suppose it is acceptable... looking at the 1993 catalog it looks more like a "flamingo" model based on the color scheme. Another small detail is the Columbus sticker on the top says CONCORDE, so they were custom made for that model, I haven't seen it on others, maybe that could help to identify the frame better...

 

[otherself]

Hello, I need some help identifying a concorde frame too, it's Columbus tsx tubing, but I couldn't find anything about the model or another bicycle with the same scheme color, maybe someone here can help me out...
Cheers!

Aquila '94 model.

 

[Seanaus]

Thank you for your opinion, how desirable would the aquila model be? I ask to see the possibility of doing a paint job or leaving it with the original paint, although it is far from perfect, I suppose it is acceptable... looking at the 1993 catalog it looks more like a "flamingo" model based on the color scheme. Another small detail is the Columbus sticker on the top says CONCORDE, so they were custom made for that model, I haven't seen it on others, maybe that could help to identify the frame better...

In very broad terms, Aquila is second most desirable steel Concorde after the Squadra. A Billato built Aquila in TSX such as this will ride superbly. Flamingo is a colourscheme, not the model.

 

[Ibr]

In very broad terms, Aquila is second most desirable steel Concorde after the Squadra. A Billato built Aquila in TSX such as this will ride superbly. Flamingo is a colourscheme, not the model.

Thank you very much for your help!
If I were to paint the frame what color scheme would you recommend?
Once the frame is painted I plan to put together a modern Campagnolo chorus group 12v.

 

[Seanaus]

Thank you very much for your help!
If I were to paint the frame what color scheme would you recommend?
Once the frame is painted I plan to put together a modern Campagnolo chorus group 12v.

It's your frame, so therefore your choice. If you would not be painting it yourself, I'd suggest that before committing to a repaint you should price the work first. A professional repaint with quality stickers isn't cheap.