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Does anyone know anything about this marque? Was Lloyd the actual framebuilder and/or the company owner? Any idea if it is related to the H. Lloyd company dealing with decals (they did not have any shown for Henry Lloyd bikes)? It has the early Reynolds Special Lightweight tube set (pre-531 pro).

Thanks for the link @vcballbat The suggestion of San Remo being a possibility seems plausible; at least it is in Italy. I had seen the mark on a Raleigh as referenced by another individual who also contacted Columbus (I guess due to the seat post tie-in), but he said no reply was ever received...

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Here is another 5 flute frame similar to the Gilco 4 flute style frame. I cannot verify that it is Columbus tubing, but rear drop-outs are Columbus and fork is fully Columbus (steerer, blades, and drop-outs). Based on features I believe it is from late 80s before Colmbus decal style change...

I agree with previous recommendations. I tend to use the Campy "Biodinamica" (although prices are getting a bit steep; even for just a bottle cage) style bottles for the late 80s-90s for looks and performance (aerodynamic and aesthetically pleasing).

I have gotten one of these 5 flute frames. It was not advertised as Gilco only "Gilco like". Fork is Columbus, with front and rear drops-outs also Columbus; but the frame may not be although it is certainly quite lightweight. The branding is Santini, but the logo design is not even close to the...

I did have a Super Record hub that came with a wheelset (only the front axle was Ti; I assumed the rear axle was replaced with a steel axle or the hub completely replaced with a Record hub) I had decades ago. I think it was dated '74 on the nut. I don't think the previous owner knew it when I...

Are the hubs truly Super Record with Ti axle? They were made for a very short period of time ('73-'75?) due to cracking; I assume due to an improper alloy and/or poor engineering regarding the stress they would be subjected to. Hubs for later SR gruppos were the Record hubs with steel axles. I...

Thank you for showing this bike! I have a 1935 Baggi with the Simplex Selection shift system. Very similar to the Super Champion system. My tensioner arm spring was missing, and after years of trying to find an original coil spring I just modified the ends of a modern spring which fits on the...

It should be an Italian BB; my 90s Basso is.

Well I picked a winner. Do I get to ride it now? Already have my plane reservation. Great job gridno27!

I know we did not have many entries, and 2 of the bikes aside from my "mystery" bike I have never seen before so I am voting (I cannot vote for myself and feel good about it) for the bike I would most like to take a ride on (a long ride!). Hope I pick a winner. Good luck to all!

Just experimenting and having fun!

Okay, I'll add the unknown bike since it is together, but I need to update the photo since I have done a little work on it (saddle replaced and set-up proper). I have yet to find another example or any information on early Atlas bikes so I cannot confirm the actual make. Best guess remains...

Wow, no one entering? I need one small piece (campy cassette lockring; having trouble finding one of the proper size) to add a bike unless I take a wheelset from another ride.

I pulled this out as an example in another thread. It is an odd frame, and other than my knowledge of the marque's history I don't really have any specific knowledge about it. Cicli Fusar Poli was founded in 1975 by Marino and younger brother Luciano; both amateur racers before the business...

I would agree with @grantoury regarding the Aelle tubing. It was a heavier tubeset (Aelle R was butted and a little lighter), but stiff and I found it to be a good alternative to "SL"/"SP" which even for a small guy like myself tended to flex more than I wanted on climbing or heavy acceleration...

Here is another odd fluted tube frame. It is a Rossin built frame for Cicli Fusar Poli. Top and down tubes have 4 flutes in a GILCO style, but are Columbus "Cromor". Contacting Rossin has shed no light on the subject as to them modifying the tubes or having it done by Columbus.

I have heard of people mentioning a "Silva" frame, but I am only aware of their lugs and tools. When I looked up "Silva 5 flutes" some discussion appeared on the PEDALROOM website (it kind of confused me) regarding "Silva" and "Gilco" tubing, but the bike in question had 4 flutes so no idea how...