Re: [CR]Determining frame age thru BB shell

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Cinelli)

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From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
Subject: Re: [CR]Determining frame age thru BB shell
Date: Mon, 19 Feb 2007 16:04:12 -0800
To: CR RENDEZVOUS <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>


Andrew West wrote:
> I have a Concorde SLX (Team PDM colors) frameset. The (Cinelli) bottom
> bracket shell has the following: Brev. 228298-84. Is it correct to
> assume the frame was built in 1984? The original Super Record cranks
> were made in 1984 as well, though I realize this is not necessarily
> connected.

Probably easier to date by the Team PDM color scheme. From memory, Concorde SLX Team PDM bikes were from later than '84. Anyone want to look it up?

Chuck Schmidt
South Pasadena, CA USA
http://www.velo-retro.com (reprints, t-shirts & timelines)