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Old Giant ID - Help Please
MartyC:
I had a prototype Giant from the factory back in the early 80's (I think it was around late 81 early 82), it was black with gold components, top notch gear all branded - Araya 7x's, Suntour stem, Race Inc bars, Sugino 3pc cranks, KKT pedals, Comp III's etc. A great bike with some of the best welds I've ever had on a bike. The full cro-mo frame had an X pattern gusset and was a non loop tail version, absolutely loved it and didn't want to give it back but had to and I had to write a report on how it rode and if anything broke :rant:
greentoad:
Hi all
Thanks for the help.
--- Quote from: martyC on June 29, 2006, 12:34 AM ---I had a prototype Giant from the factory back in the early 80's (I think it was around late 81 early 82), it was black with gold components, top notch gear all branded - Araya 7x's, Suntour stem, Race Inc bars, Sugino 3pc cranks, KKT pedals, Comp III's etc. A great bike with some of the best welds I've ever had on a bike. The full cro-mo frame had an X pattern gusset and was a non loop tail version, absolutely loved it and didn't want to give it back but had to and I had to write a report on how it rode and if anything broke :rant:
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The above is sounding very promising, I shall pick it up today and was going to put it straight into storage for a while to hide it from the wife ;) but shall now bring it home so it can be fully inspected / ID'd
I reckon Marty's description sounds about. Is there a copy of the report anywhere and some pictures?
Cheers
J.
greentoad:
Hi all
I have it. :)
It is very slightly different than I remember. It has a Giant stem not Suntour. It is very light (compared to a Cali) and rides well. I was told that it was also blue originally (sounds like a coating as it was not paint).
It is in amazing condition and has only been washed so far (a few weeks ago). I would be greatful for any help in year and model. It has a riveted Giant badge. The brakes and cables have the plastic caps etc.
What do you think, a good survivor or is the F&F poor quality?
Thanks,
J.
Bob_Acid:
cool find, dump the MTB seat and grips though :)
MartyC:
--- Quote from: greentoad on June 29, 2006, 08:10 AM ---Hi all
Thanks for the help.
--- Quote from: martyC on June 29, 2006, 12:34 AM ---I had a prototype Giant from the factory back in the early 80's (I think it was around late 81 early 82), it was black with gold components, top notch gear all branded - Araya 7x's, Suntour stem, Race Inc bars, Sugino 3pc cranks, KKT pedals, Comp III's etc. A great bike with some of the best welds I've ever had on a bike. The full cro-mo frame had an X pattern gusset and was a non loop tail version, absolutely loved it and didn't want to give it back but had to and I had to write a report on how it rode and if anything broke :rant:
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The above is sounding very promising, I shall pick it up today and was going to put it straight into storage for a while to hide it from the wife ;) but shall now bring it home so it can be fully inspected / ID'd
I reckon Marty's description sounds about. Is there a copy of the report anywhere and some pictures?
Cheers
J.
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I did have a copy of the report in my mum's loft, unfortunately my stepdad in his infinite wisdom threw nearly all of my old bmx stuff out when they had some work done in the loft after I got my own place. Looks like I was pretty close with the spec of your one! Like Bob says, bin the seat and grips and it'll look way cool!
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