Bertin question

[atlaz]

I've recently spotted a Bertin frame in a bike jumble around here. There's no info about it but the forks have Vitus decals (worn but seem to be 88 and a Durifort 831 sticker on the seat tube. I'm trying to work out if this is a high or low-end frame from the tubing. It's lugged and I'm guessing from the 60s or 70s but as I said, there was no info. Any tips to identify/age it would be appreciated

 

[half cog]

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Hi
Raced one of these 50+ years ago.Mine was vitus as all I could afford back then so lower end of range. The Bertin professional was top of the range at that time and was built in 531.I got into Bertin because they made steeper angled short wheelbase frames ( 37 1/2" ) when all the British stuff was around 40"It will probably ride fine but it wont be super light
Regards
Peter

 

[Midlife]

http://bertinclassiccycles.wordpress.co ... le-models/

I guess you have googled the above......

The frames I came across in the early 70's were pretty standard with pressed ends and no thread for a simplex rear mech.........by the end of the 70's they had picked up quite a bit in quality with forged ends.

Shaun

 

[atlaz]

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The frame is from the mid 60s from what I know. I spoke to the bloke who runs the website and he says it sounds like a go-er for the right money

 

[atlaz]

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Cost me 80 quid. When I collect I'll put up some pics