Fellow enthusiast,
I have found this old frame with "RR" embossed on the head tube, in the same fashion MS embosses the Stars into their design of the era. I have no idea of the make, can anyone help out?
Here are images (especially) shoe the "RR" - its very interesting to me.
http://cl.ly/image/222w032w2D2A" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
and the stamp "2309" on the seat clamp sleeve.
http://cl.ly/image/3c2e3O3s1t47" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Any help guidance well appreciated, I am looking into doing a complete bare metal restoration on this - I has nothing but a frame, so once again any help my appreciated in seeking the parts for my Christmas project.
Cheers,
Oldtinbasher
Old Road bike Frame with "RR" embossed on the Head tube
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Old Road bike Frame with "RR" embossed on the Head tube
Postby oldtinbasher » Sat Dec 08, 2012 8:07 pm
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Re: Old Road bike Frame with "RR" embossed on the Head tube
Postby Mulger bill » Sat Dec 08, 2012 11:06 pm
G'Day OTB, welcome outside.
Very retro isn't my thing so I can't help you directly, what I can do for you is shoot this topic over to the place where all the retro experts hang out, they're more likely to see it there.
Cheers
Shaun
Very retro isn't my thing so I can't help you directly, what I can do for you is shoot this topic over to the place where all the retro experts hang out, they're more likely to see it there.
Cheers
Shaun
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Re: Old Road bike Frame with "RR" embossed on the Head tube
Postby munga » Sat Dec 08, 2012 11:26 pm
early repco. built by (i can't remember) in the 60's maybe?
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Re: Old Road bike Frame with "RR" embossed on the Head tube
Postby Tinker » Sun Dec 09, 2012 12:52 am
There's a green Healing just behind it.
I say it's Repco as well.
I say it's Repco as well.
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Re: Old Road bike Frame with "RR" embossed on the Head tube
Postby Torana68 » Sun Dec 09, 2012 8:38 am
yep Repco roadster
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Re: Old Road bike Frame with "RR" embossed on the Head tube
Postby rkelsen » Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:09 am
Might be a Rolls Royce...
My understanding is that Repco used to outsource their frame building. The Rs on that one look a lot like the Rs that Bates [of Coburg] used to use.
The Healing behind it is probably the better find.
My understanding is that Repco used to outsource their frame building. The Rs on that one look a lot like the Rs that Bates [of Coburg] used to use.
The Healing behind it is probably the better find.
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Re: Old Road bike Frame with "RR" embossed on the Head tube
Postby oldtinbasher » Sun Dec 09, 2012 10:40 pm
Cheers to All - thanks a lot, a few other bits 'n' pieces.
Repco Roadster, cool. I have started stripping it down etc today - its seems old, head set bearings not caged, not BB bearings either [made in England]. The forks have the embossed MS stars on them. I know some manufactures used to also outsource their forks etc so perhaps the Frame is made in Coburg [Bates] and forks sourced form Malvern Star (both Melb, logistically makes sense I suppose). Have you heard of this kind of thing? feasible? See image here: http://cl.ly/image/050c19103h3k" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Also, the Chain wheel has "ICS" cut into them (in the style of BSA) - can anyone help out here with the maker of it? and does this help more accurately place the bikes age/manufacturer? See here: http://cl.ly/image/3S2B443h0o2m" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Last but not least - does anyone know the significance of the seat number (2309) - I only ask as it seem like a low number ( See here: http://cl.ly/image/3c2e3O3s1t47" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; )
There's a lot of interesting parallels on this thread http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewt ... 23&t=54734" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; here, for example lube port non-drive side of frame, rear stays bolted, 3 digit number stamped on BB shell - so i think its the a closely similar bike with a few diff's i.e. head tube has only 1 R and the Forks have an R too. It may be a good source of info/blueprints to restore mine from.
Thanks a lot.
FYI on the Health, yeah its in the line for clean up (no resto req'd) (see here http://cl.ly/image/473q3v453g3E" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ) and this Beasly too as is clean up - its in very respectable condition - just needs canuba and elbow http://cl.ly/image/1w21172L0D1V" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Appreciate the help, on the Repco, looking forward to restoring it fully.
Will post pics as I go anyway.
OTB
Repco Roadster, cool. I have started stripping it down etc today - its seems old, head set bearings not caged, not BB bearings either [made in England]. The forks have the embossed MS stars on them. I know some manufactures used to also outsource their forks etc so perhaps the Frame is made in Coburg [Bates] and forks sourced form Malvern Star (both Melb, logistically makes sense I suppose). Have you heard of this kind of thing? feasible? See image here: http://cl.ly/image/050c19103h3k" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Also, the Chain wheel has "ICS" cut into them (in the style of BSA) - can anyone help out here with the maker of it? and does this help more accurately place the bikes age/manufacturer? See here: http://cl.ly/image/3S2B443h0o2m" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Last but not least - does anyone know the significance of the seat number (2309) - I only ask as it seem like a low number ( See here: http://cl.ly/image/3c2e3O3s1t47" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; )
There's a lot of interesting parallels on this thread http://www.bicycles.net.au/forums/viewt ... 23&t=54734" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; here, for example lube port non-drive side of frame, rear stays bolted, 3 digit number stamped on BB shell - so i think its the a closely similar bike with a few diff's i.e. head tube has only 1 R and the Forks have an R too. It may be a good source of info/blueprints to restore mine from.
Thanks a lot.
FYI on the Health, yeah its in the line for clean up (no resto req'd) (see here http://cl.ly/image/473q3v453g3E" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; ) and this Beasly too as is clean up - its in very respectable condition - just needs canuba and elbow http://cl.ly/image/1w21172L0D1V" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Appreciate the help, on the Repco, looking forward to restoring it fully.
Will post pics as I go anyway.
OTB
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Re: Old Road bike Frame with "RR" embossed on the Head tube
Postby rkelsen » Mon Dec 10, 2012 9:02 am
Somebody would have swapped the fork in. It wouldn't have rolled out of the factory that way.
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Re: Old Road bike Frame with "RR" embossed on the Head tube
Postby oldtinbasher » Wed Dec 26, 2012 10:51 pm
Hi guys
restoration is coming along well - I just still have no idea about the chain wheel here;
http://cl.ly/image/3S2B443h0o2m" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I C S cut into them (and no letters missing in "empty" slots.) I C S. is it any relation to;
http://italiancyclingjournal.blogspot.c ... s.html?m=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It's an interesting one,
OTB
restoration is coming along well - I just still have no idea about the chain wheel here;
http://cl.ly/image/3S2B443h0o2m" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
I C S cut into them (and no letters missing in "empty" slots.) I C S. is it any relation to;
http://italiancyclingjournal.blogspot.c ... s.html?m=1" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
It's an interesting one,
OTB
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