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Italian Europa?
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 10:47 am
by bowie
I've found this strang little Europa thing for sale in my local area. It has the following sticker on the down tube.
Its a 10sp with yet to be identified componts and 27" wheels
Not knowing much about these bikes, but being interested in funny sorts of things, How do these italian frames stack up to the Colombus, Japanese and Reynolds spec'd Europas? I did do a forum search I promise :p
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:25 pm
by rogerrabbit
The rear derailleur looks like Ofmega, and the cranks might be as well.
How much is it for sale for? It would be good buying for a couple of hundred I would think.
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 12:49 pm
by familyguy
Its on Ebay (pick up only in Albury, so Bowie's the man). Cranks have "mundial' panto'd into them.
Falck were a reputable steel maker from what I've heard (which is far from comprehensive). Cant say how it compares to other steels.
Europa didn't build crud frames either, so I reckon it'd be a nice buy for <$100-$120.
Jim
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 1:56 pm
by bowie
Cheers guys.
Im checking it out tommorow morning. With the ongoing things falling of the Visocount I'm in need of a 2nd bike until its A1(ish) again
This should provide a nice little solution then
Posted: Sun Aug 17, 2008 7:18 pm
by bowie
Well went and saw it. Yes shes laced with Ofmega components.
Its a nice little thing in good shape.
It going to be good company for the English Viscount
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 7:35 am
by MountGower
It looks a bigger bike in photos. Did you sit on or ride it?
Posted: Mon Aug 18, 2008 9:46 am
by bowie
The seller was a bit funny
I'm sadly a bit big to at 6'2' Either way, It will do nicely.
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 5:23 pm
by bowie
Posted: Tue Aug 19, 2008 7:13 pm
by munga
struth, mine cost me a redback...
http://bicycles.net.au/forums/viewtopic.php?t=962
...and when you see the pics you can appreciate why.
