What bike is this?
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What bike is this?
Hello,
This is my new bike and I was wondering what model it is.
External link: https://billedeupload.dk/?v=PMg0o.jpg
I do know that it's from 1985 and under frame it says: MODELE VITUS DEPOSE
Any help would appreciated
Thanks
This is my new bike and I was wondering what model it is.
External link: https://billedeupload.dk/?v=PMg0o.jpg
I do know that it's from 1985 and under frame it says: MODELE VITUS DEPOSE
Any help would appreciated
Thanks
Re: What bike is this?
Vitus are best known for their bonded aluminium frames these days, but for many years they manufactured steel tubes, lugs, fittings etc and these were widely used, mostly on French made machines.
So the marks you have seen sound like they are what you would expect to find on a Vitus BB shell. If also built in Vitus tubing, it could be Vitus 888, or Vitus Super 983, for example. The best way of determining the true nature of the frame is to measure it carefully (French tubes are often funny sizes) and to weigh the frame and fork alone.
If it is a fully French frame it may also have French BB threads and headset threads, and a 22.0mm stem (cf 22.2 for standard frames with BSC threading). Commonplace brands include Gitane, Motobecane, Peugeot. Frame numbers will give more clues, no doubt. Yours looks like it is a 'sports tourer' rather than a full-on racer, because it has generous clearances and mudguard eyes.
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Re: What bike is this?
Hi Brucey,
Thanks for the info
Here are the first letters of the frame number: WRM, (I'm pretty sure it's an M, not an N)
The last letter is an A confirming it's from 1985.
Btw, if I'm gonna measure the bike to help determine the model, you'll have to guide me
Thanks for the info
Here are the first letters of the frame number: WRM, (I'm pretty sure it's an M, not an N)
The last letter is an A confirming it's from 1985.
Btw, if I'm gonna measure the bike to help determine the model, you'll have to guide me
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Re: What bike is this?
laflammerouge wrote:.... MODELE VITUS DEPOSE ....
I'm not sure if you have picked up on this but that is just saying it's a registered design. It doesn't tell you anything about the model of bike, other than what Brucey has said about Vitus as a manufacturer.
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Re: What bike is this?
Hi thirdcrank,
That makes sense, but what about the frame number, is that any help?
Thanks
That makes sense, but what about the frame number, is that any help?
Thanks
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Re: What bike is this?
laflammerouge wrote:Hi thirdcrank,
That makes sense, but what about the frame number, is that any help?
Thanks
Sorry. No idea.
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Re: What bike is this?
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If we can keep pic sizes own to say 800 x 600 then us plebs can see them and read text at same time, maybe I am a novice and there is a setting / button I can push...................
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Re: What bike is this?
I have no idea what bike it is, but you can have a nasty accident if the quill stem isn't inserted far enough into the forks. There should be a mark on it.
Bike fitting D.I.Y. .....http://wheel-easy.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/bike-set-up-2017a.pdf
Tracks in the Dales etc...http://www.flickr.com/photos/52358536@N06/collections/
Tracks in the Dales etc...http://www.flickr.com/photos/52358536@N06/collections/
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Re: What bike is this?
@531colin: Why do think that?
Re: What bike is this?
Most stems like that don't have much quill length (not as long as some made today). A minimum amount of the quill has the be inside the steerer for it to be safe. Looking at your picture, it is doubtful whether enough of the stem is inside the steerer. You really should remove the stem and see for yourself, lest the thing snap or dislodge from the steerer whilst you are in motion!
Re: What Year is this Modele Vitus Depose
All aluminum: Modele Vitus Depose
All CAMPAGNOLO / Cinelli stem & bars.
Serial # E045367
How can I find year it was manufactured?
All CAMPAGNOLO / Cinelli stem & bars.
Serial # E045367
How can I find year it was manufactured?