A local bike shop here has got several old frames and bikes. One damaged
frame that's lying there in the dustbin and that I can buy for a few bucks
is a strange french aluminium frame with golden lugs. The lugs look like cnc
machined brass, but I think that can't be the case. The shop owner told me
that this was a top expensive frame and he only sold two, this one equipped
with Dura Ace and Shimno 600 and another one completely equipped with
golden(!) Super Record. The light blue tube decal says "CMP Lyon".
I've put some pictures at
http://home.t-online.de/
There's also a beautiful Cinelli track bike with Magistroni 3-arm cranks. Only the saddle, seatpin and tires are missing. Everything else is there and seems to be original. The shop owner doesn't want to sell it. But he wants it only as decoration for his shop, not as a collectible. He might weaken if I make a good offer. How far should I go?
thanks, Dirk
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Dirk Feeken