Hi Lou,
Your instincts are right on. This bike can't be from 1970. As I recall Shimano didn't start selling these components until 1974. It does look nice though and the current price is very attractive! I happen to think these first generation Dura-Ace components are superb. One detail: the hubs don't look like Dura-Ace to me. The cut-out on Dura-Ace hubs from that vintage were not quite so oval.
David White Burlington, VT
LouDeeter@aol.com wrote:
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>Hard to believe this one hasn't attracted more interest, particularly given
>it is NOS, 30 years old and has original DuraAce parts. I didn't even know
>DuraAce was made in 1970!! I would have pegged this bike for mid-70s given the
>parts. Is the seller a listmember? Lou Deeter, Orlando FL