Well, in my warped mind I hit the jackpot.
The previously discussed -
http://ebay.com/
Sorry the pictures are gone.
It is indeed a handmade custom bike. In fact it has a Jim Redcay sticker on the left seat stay.
Serial number is: 500 2325 83 01 007
Stamped on the center of the BB. More arcane than Masi except I guess the lower part is no secret.
Pictures and comments on this bike versus my two earlier "real" Redcays this weekend.
Joe Bender-Zanoni
Great Notch, NJ
> Another bottomfishing expedition.
>
> http://ebay.com/
>
> I think this is the touring model from the handmade Tom Kellogg/Jim Redcay
> era. Of course I couldn't find my catalog when I needed it. The problem is
> their are upper handmade Signature models and Taiwan made lower models.
Does
> anyone know given the poor pictures?
>
> Pros:
>
> Solid color. The cheaper ones have contrasting headtubes.
>
> Looks like a Shimano forged dropout on the rear.
>
> Shimano 600 headset.
>
> Possibly custom components- Duo-par and crank.
>
>
> Cons:
>
> Ordinary domed seat and chainstay attachment to dropout.
>
> Plain looking rear derailleur cable braze on.
>
> Not the all Shimano 600 like I remember for the second model down.
>
>
>
> All part of the fine art of e-bay bottomfishing. This would be a good
> candidate for refinishing at
> http://www.wheelfineimports.com . That is, I believe, the New Jersey shop Dale
> was referring to. They are very reasonable, although not the place for
> those wanting perfection. My hope is they have the Ross decals should the
> bike be worth a repaint.
>
> Joe Bender-Zanoni
> Great Notch, NJ