Hey Brian, Neat bike whatever it is. I don't see anything much wrong with the framese t in your picture. It is isn't rusty, why not start by cleaning off the grime
and polishing/waxing? On the brakes, why not just get fresh brake pads and
new cable/housing? On the wheels, 27" is falling by the wayside but you can
still get a few good tires so you don't really need to "upgrade". If I were
working on a bike with a family history, I would do the minimum amount of
changes. I would replace only parts that are shot and ones the affect the
functionality (like tires, brake pads, cables/housing). Good luck :^) Doug Van Cleve Chandler, AZ
On 9/4/05, Brian Eng <engman@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi all,
>
> I was suggested this mailing list as a better source of information
> from a Bike Forums user after I posted in their vintage section.
>
> My father recently gave me his bike after years of neglect and I was
> hoping to get some more information on it before I spend money fixing
> it, which it sorely needs. I was told he purchased the frame from a
> shop in the 70's (early? late? I wish I could be more precise) and the
> components seperately. The name he said the frame was resembles
> Mirella the closest of the frame names I've seen. He also mentioned
> something about the number 4, I looked and couldn't find it.
>
> Pictures:
> http://img252.imageshack.us/
> http://img252.imageshack.us/
> http://img252.imageshack.us/
> http://img338.imageshack.us/
> again
> http://img338.imageshack.us/
> http://img338.imageshack.us/
> http://img338.imageshack.us/
> http://img136.imageshack.us/
> (says 26.4 patent campagnolo)
> http://img133.imageshack.us/
> http://img168.imageshack.us/
> Front Derailleur
> http://img168.imageshack.us/
> ailleur
> http://img168.imageshack.us/
> Brakes (front are the same brand)
> http://img168.imageshack.us/
>
> All of the dropouts are stamped "brev campagnolo"
>
> Now I realize that asking what something is worth is frowned upon as
> per the rules, but what I really want to know is how much should I be
> spending on getting the bike useable again. Is it a can of krylon bike
> or something to get professionally redone? Do I buy top end stuff or
> pillage another bike from the thrift store?
>
> Also what would be the best route to go for upgrading the brakes and
> wheels? Since the brakes aren't recessed mount like most newer ones
> and the wheels are 630mm instead of 622mm what would be the options
> for new components I could put on it?
>
> Let me know if pictures of anything else would help and thanks for any
> help you can offer.
>
> Brian Eng
> Yorktown, VA