Re: [CR]On Ebay a New 80's

(Example: Framebuilders:Tubing)

Date: Fri, 23 Jul 2004 12:35:39 -0700 (PDT)
From: Jerome & Elizabeth Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]On Ebay a New 80's
To: Charles Nighbor <cnighbor@pacbell.net>, Classic Rendezvous <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>


I should add that the listing says the Flandria is "approximately a 1970 model", but the discussion on the list when I bought the previous one was that the original Dura-Ace gruppo didn't come out until about 1974. This bike may also have been sold as a replica of the Dura-Ace equipped team bikes used by the Flandria teams featuring Freddy Maerteens and Michel Pollentier. I haven't nailed down an exact date, but I think that team used DA components for a couple of years around 1975 and 1976, so that would be my best guess of the age of the eBay bike.

Regards,

Jerry Moos

Jerome & Elizabeth Moos <jerrymoos@sbcglobal.net> wrote: This looks identical to one I bought in April, I think this is the same seller. This one does have the advantage of apparently having the original DA wheels, wheras mine had had the original wheels robbed by a dealer at some point and replaced with cheaper 27" clinchers. Mine has no tubing sticker, but seems to be a top quality frame, though the finish work is more like a top French bike or top Raleigh than a custom frame like Sachs or Baylis. I think the seller may have reused some of the same photos from the one I bought, so anyone bidding should ask what size the frame is - don't try to judge it from the photos. The seller delivered my promptly and in good condition, and was generally good to deal with.

Regards,

Jerry Moos

Charles Nighbor <cnighbor@pacbell.net> wrote: Flandria Shimano Dura Ace Campagnolo NOS

Item number: 3690272275

Charles nighbor
Walnut Creek CA