It's a Vent Noir series 1 (series 2 was the smoked chrome). I believe
made 1978 or thereabouts. Nice bike...I think the third tier in the AD
lineup behind Ultima & Superleicht.
Tubeset is Reynolds 531. Frame built in Austria. Probably has a longish
top tube. Nice GB stem & bars.
Here's a not-so-great pic of mine:
http://www.duane.kennard.com/
Cheers,
Duane Kennard Los Angeles, USA
On Aug 16, 2004, at 12:22 PM, John Clay wrote:
> I stumbled into an AD Something or other Noir. It's black (surprise),
> almost full Dura Ace (crank, brakes, levers, ft der) with a Shimano
> Crane rear der. Didn't look at the hubs but has Champion clinchers.
> Most decals gone. Can anyone provide more info as to when this was
> made, tubeset anything else interesting about it?
>
> Thanks
>
> John Clay
> Tallahassee, FL