1990 Scott Pro Racing , finished (almost) pg12

[Mr Universe]

Re: Nigel the work bike.

Just been taking a look at some other serotta's and from what I can see , mine is almost the same shape as these ones http://forums.thepaceline.net/showthread.php?t=26977 and http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bik/3982716122.html only differences I can see is , 1, the part behind the crank, I'm assuming this is the 'chainstay' is not as wide/flat as the one in the link's above and other Serotta's I've seen so far, and that brake noodle guide on mine is different.

Further investigation looms

 

[raidan73]

Re: Nigel the work bike.

Perhaps you could look for the serial number which may give some clue? This thread shows a T Max with serial number discussed (doesn't appear to have chainstay bridge) viewtopic.php?f=6&t=259233

 

[Mr Universe]

Re: Nigel the work bike.

Already on the serial number hunt.

 

[Mr Universe]

Re: Nigel the work bike.

Cleaned off the grime and dirt to reveal this number

from what I can see its BS 8943 004P ? does this mean anything as I can't find any reference anywhere ?

 

[Raging_Bulls]

Re: Nigel the work bike.

That's much too nice to be a "work" bike.

Am I the only one thinking that this bike has been upgraded at some point? Those bottle bosses on the seat tube sure seem to hint that it was originally intended for a bottom swing mech as opposed to the top swing affair it's carrying now.

 

[Woz]

Re: Nigel the work bike.

Looks a good find that will need a bit of work. The front mech is currently placed far too high which may give a strange impression about the bottle cage bosses.

 

[Rampage]

Re: Nigel the work bike.

Are we sure that's not a 1990/1991 Explosif?
Certainly looks like one.

 

[Mr Universe]

Re: Nigel the work bike. Serotta ? ?

Had an early finish from work and managed to squeeze in 5 to take some better photos

Not sure what I've bought ,what make it is or if its worth all the bother , as I spent most of the night shift researching and trying to find some link , thread of information, but absolutely zilch , if it is a serotta then I cannot find any pictures with a rear brake guide like this



The tubes, really seem to be put together well , I'm sure are Max Or Columbus made, which from my initial impression after a spin of this bike are quite nice, very racy position , seems very direct and wants to just Go, which is nice , but not sure if I can do the bike justice or indeed if I should just use the parts off nigel for my Univega, which was my initial plan ?


Anyway , time to ponder

 

[Rampage]

Re: Nigel the work bike. Serotta ?

Double Post.

 

[Rampage]

Re: Nigel the work bike. Serotta ?

You can see it has a seatpost sleeve now, so it's not an Explosif. Did early Brodie frames have a sleeve?
XTR M95x titanium cassette too.