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Latest acquisition arrived yesterday - found on a local internet site. Caught my eye with its chrome forks and rear triangle - 25" frame - not sure what the tubing is - but is nicely finished in original dark red metallic paint. Bike is immaculate and has hardly been used. Mainly Campag GS...

Hi all, Got the chance to buy a real tasty bike - I've never heard of the maker - Paris Tours - only thing on t'internet is a reference to an advert and an address (Montrieul, Paris). Anyone ever come across them before? The frame dates to 1993 and is Columbus EL - OS, comes with full Campy...

Re: Montello is probably right about the decals - they look a shadow of the originals. Photos are not fantastic but fork crown is embossed and the lug work, chroming, pump holder and top tube internal guides all look as they should. The bike is a good hour away so want to be sure its the...

Re: Hi, New photos arriving this evening - its a lady selling it (maybe she's selling her ex's gear!!), the frame has no decals, apart from the standard 80's Pinarello head badge - which is the only reason I took a second look at the bike! Fingers crossed she will be mine - the bike not the...

Hi I will try and get some photos loaded - the guy who is selling it isn't even advertising it as a Pinarella - just a racing bike - so I don't think he knows what it is! It has chrome forks and rear stays and looks good!

Hi, I have the chance to buy a 1980's Pinarello, Columbus tubing, Shimano 105 group, good overall condition - for sale at £120. Is this a good price? Cheers

If I had £800 to spend on a bike - it wouldn't be on that. With that kind of money you could buy a real bike, albeit secondhand!

Hi Otherself, I have had a look your Scapin - came out very nicely! Certainly can't knock Mercian for their finishing. I would have said my frame although virtually the same - was slightly younger - there is no dishing on the top rear seat stays where Scapin is engraved, also, rear brake...

Hi all, Got the chance to buy either or both (wife permiting!) the above wheelsets - these are for a late 80's / early 90's Sunday runaround. They are both 36 holes and in good condition, with useable tubs. The Wolber Profil 20's have Shimano 600 hubs and a 600 - 7 spd block at £38. The...

Thanks for you input, Here are a couple of extra photos, I have done a close up of the Columbus tubing decal - although badly degraded you can make out the S and X (yep I know what you're thinking! ) - the frame could potentially be SPX, as the frame is 60cm - only way to find out is strip it...

Thanks for input oonaf - the rear spacing is 126mm and currently the freewheel is a 7 speed Maillard, the frame is fully chromed underneath - was considering stripping it! I'll post some more photos in daylight later.

Hi all, Have just bought this Scapin Atec - paid £120 - needs some work! On the plus side there is a rear Campag Delta brake and tubing is Columbus SLX. Would like to refit using age related parts - but not sure how old it is. I can't work out what is original and whats not. The wheels are...

Thanks for submitting the photos Latman - that is an incredible paint job.

Latman - you're a star! How the hell did you work that out? I have found out a little more - the Haral brothers based in Chambéry, France were building frames during the 70's and 80's - usually high end and made to measure. Apparently this particular frame was from the late eighties and used in...

Hi all, Have just bought this beautiful Cannondale badged bike - but I'm not convinced that it is one! It has a 66cm lugless frame with curved seat and top tube, there are no serial numbers - the only identifiable thing is the embossed fork crown. I have checked all resources and come up with a...

Totally gutted - by the time I convinced other half that £350 wasn't a lot of money for a pushbike - someone has snapped it up. What can I say - he who hesitates is lost!!!

Hi all, Got a chance to buy an early 90's Bianchi with Columbus TSX tubes and full Campag Record groupset - mint condition - looking at £350? I'm sure its worth more - any ideas? Cheers, Dave