Super colorful Tigra

[Mr.Toad]

From what I gather it is Swiss made, 50/60's? Any information on the make?

Rear entry dropouts look interesting. Lugwork on the head tube is neat as well. Shockingly garish paintwork. Seems to be missing a few bits like proper brake levers, fd, rd, inner chainring, rims.

I'm considering taking a chance on the bike if I can work out a deal with shipping. Unfortunately bike is quite a distance away so i can't inspect it personally, ride it, get a general impression of build quality.

 

[Midlife]

Interesting road / path machine, it has first gen shimano brakes so you need to buy it

Has it been front ended?

Shaun

 

[Mr.Toad]

Interesting road / path machine, it has first gen shimano brakes so you need to buy it

Has it been front ended?

Shaun

I can't tell, but the forks look fairly straight. Scary proposition to buy and ship a bike unseen!

 

[Mr.Toad]

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a few extra pictures hoping to ID the decade of manufacture.

50? 60s?

 

[Old Ned]

Swiss bikes of the period always seem to have these 'fade' style finishes. I quite like them.

Never seen a bike of that date with track ends and a gear boss. Not unusual on a 70's/80's British time trial bike but on a period Swiss bike?

 

[Deleted member 24574]

I'd be worried that had been crashed. Front wheel looks tucked under.

 

[Mr.Toad]

I'd be worried that had been crashed. Front wheel looks tucked under.

It does look off, especially compared with the huge rear tire clearance.

I will see if I can get a better side view and inquire on the fork.

Thanks!

 

[Nob]

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That's been smashed & it's a walk away job unless you have deep pockets & really want it.... :facepalm: