1989 Concorde Astore “Team America” Finished pg5

[allenh]

Re: Our Jimmy’s lock down build - Concorde Astore

Bright lad using what resources are at his disposal, even if it is stretching Dads stock slightly. And if he needs a smaller Italian frame I've got an Olmo in the shed that might be a better fit.

You should be able to use a Sachs freewheel with early Campag brifters, the early 8 speeds and the 6's and 7's of the same series are Campag spacing.

 

[Peachy!]

Re: Our Jimmy’s lock down build - Concorde Astore

Bright lad using what resources are at his disposal, even if it is stretching Dads stock slightly. And if he needs a smaller Italian frame I've got an Olmo in the shed that might be a better fit.

You should be able to use a Sachs freewheel with early Campag brifters, the early 8 speeds and the 6's and 7's of the same series are Campag spacing.

Cheers Allen, I had an idea Sachs might be the way to go, so I canvased a few eBay sellers last night, they’ve all come back with 5mm

As for frame size, I predict he’ll out grow this within two years!

 

[Peachy!]

Re: Our Jimmy’s lock down build - Concorde Astore

One thing I need to check is if this has an Italian BB thread..... Neil?

Oh, & does anyone know when these were made?

 

[legrandefromage]

Re: Our Jimmy’s lock down build - Concorde Astore

I have a few italian thread campagnolo cartridge bb hanging around if you get stuck

 

[allenh]

Re: Our Jimmy’s lock down build - Concorde Astore

Cheers Allen, I had an idea Sachs might be the way to go, so I canvased a few eBay sellers last night, they’ve all come back with 5mm

As for frame size, I predict he’ll out grow this within two years!

Those Sachs freewheels used to be pretty common but sadly not so now although they are still about the pricing can be a little optimistic.

No problem on the frame and yes they have a habit of doing that mine has already outgrown her first proper adult sized frame.

 

[Peachy!]

Re: Our Jimmy’s lock down build - Concorde Astore

I have a few italian thread campagnolo cartridge bb hanging around if you get stuck

Cheers LGF. I’ll have a dig through my boxes first.

Any idea on it’s age btw? I’m guessing early 90’s?

 

[NeilM]

Re: Our Jimmy’s lock down build - Concorde Astore

One thing I need to check is if this has an Italian BB thread..... Neil?

Oh, & does anyone know when these were made?

You'll need to measure to be sure but it may well be an Italian BB. I had a SRAM GXP BB fitted and without going down to the garage and checking I cannot be certain but I remember having at least one Italian GXP in the box.

I'm pretty sure that Astore is a 1989 model. I think there is a brochure in the RB Archive.

 

[Peachy!]

Re: Our Jimmy’s lock down build - Concorde Astore

One thing I need to check is if this has an Italian BB thread..... Neil?

Oh, & does anyone know when these were made?

You'll need to measure to be sure but it may well be an Italian BB. I had a SRAM GXP BB fitted and without going down to the garage and checking I cannot be certain but I remember having at least one Italian GXP in the box.

I'm pretty sure that Astore is a 1989 model. I think there is a brochure in the RB Archive.

89 will do for me.....

And yes it has Italian 36x24 threads.... fortunately the Gods of the spares box favour me today with a nice set of Campagnolo cups & they fit like a glove...

 

[rwm1962]

Re: Our Jimmy’s lock down build - Concorde Astore 89?

Never mind the bike - love the loft & workshop!

 

[Peachy!]

Re: Our Jimmy’s lock down build - Concorde Astore 89?

Never mind the bike - love the loft & workshop!

Cheers, just spent two weeks sorting it out!