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Title: Another bike ID...
Post by: bigsman on July 29, 2009, 08:21 PM: Alright all - got the chance of this bike from a local recycling place. The guy thought it was a redline as theres a badge (sticker) on the headtube but I'm not convinced - gusset aint right for starters I don't think. The only distinguishing feature is that the small gusset under the downtube has three holes in it It reminds me of a falcon pro or something but I dunno. The welds are neat and the ping test says its got decent tubes. Parts are a mish mash as you can see - couple of suntour bits and an ashtabula part according to the dude. Forks are bizarre almost totally flat bladed and defo not original I don't think. Only serial # is on the dropout but my pics are rotten so can't decipher it now (doh) started with a D tho :LolLolLolLol:

Anyway...your thoughts..POS or what?

(http://i29.tinypic.com/2hhojzt.jpg)
(http://i30.tinypic.com/xlw6ep.jpg)
(http://i26.tinypic.com/110dojt.jpg)

Cheers
Title: Re: Another bike ID...
Post by: trasher on July 29, 2009, 08:52 PM: i need to put my glasses on ,,,,wait they are on :shocked:

no idea mate pics arn't the best ;)
Title: Re: Another bike ID...
Post by: NORTY40 on July 29, 2009, 09:02 PM: Gusset looks like a MT Racing , Silverfox :-\

Like the gay pensioner says you need clearer pics :daumenhoch: or have I been in the pub too long :D
Title: Re: Another bike ID...
Post by: bigsman on July 29, 2009, 09:24 PM: :LolLolLolLol:

sorry guys my moby camera is shocking...its a fair few miles away as well so I won't be back unles I go to buy it. Silverfox ...yeh thats a definite maybe!

Shoulda written down the serial what a numpty :uglystupid2:
Title: Re: Another bike ID...
Post by: oberonspacefruit on July 29, 2009, 09:28 PM: black aeroyals go for a bit now.
Title: Re: Another bike ID...
Post by: kuwahero on July 29, 2009, 09:35 PM: frame is made by akisu. used by MT, Falcon Pro, etc.

I had a falcon pro theta with same fishtail gusset and rear dropouts

what they want for it steve
Title: Re: Another bike ID...
Post by: bigsman on July 29, 2009, 10:26 PM: Cheers guys.

Alright Marc - dunno how much yet they mentioned 50 quid but i reckon 20 might do it. I'll call the guy n see how much u reckon? Wheel worth owt?
Title: Re: Another bike ID...
Post by: ruff n tuff on July 30, 2009, 09:16 AM: Like Oberonspacefruit said... you'd get £15 to £20 for the seat alone ... plus £15 for the stem (suntour?) .... depends what the bars are as well - probably worth the £50 for the parts alone - anything less is a bargain!
Title: Re: Another bike ID...
Post by: bigsman on July 30, 2009, 09:24 AM: Sounds like it might be worth a punt...I'll find out how much they want and take it from there..

Not convinced the stem is a suntour or the bars CW though.