First off, I just unpacked the Cecil Behringer frame I recently purchased on Ebay. It has some funky parts like the Pino QR skewers and bottom bracket, the "Bologna?" headset, Barelli pedals, Hi-E hubs and custom, no-name seatpost. The frame itself is exquisite. I was having some buyer's remorse until about 30 minutes ago and now I'm so glad I bit the bullet. I do have a question about one weird feature: the chain and seat stays are scalloped nicely where they are brazed to the drop-outs but they are not plugged. The stays are hollow at the ends and show some rust. I will hit those areas with Frame Saver but, long-term, will they be alright? Also, was it common to finish the stays like that. Is that a signature of Beringer? It was advertised as a 1979 but all the components save for the front caliper speak to an earlier date. The NOR rear is dated 1972. The cranks have no date code, suggesting a pare-1973 vintage. The SR brake levers have the Breve. Camp on the barrels and the world logo hoods. The front changer has the flat no-hole cage. Unless the frame was built up with older parts that were laying around, I guess a 1972/1973 vintage.
Also, I am in need of a T.A. 5 bolt kit for attaching the big ring to the crank arm. Does anyone have one for sale or trade? Or know where they may be had?
George Allen Lexington, Ky USA
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