What bike is this?

laflammerouge · Post by **laflammerouge** » 24 Jun 2015, 12:28am

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 :wink:

Thanks

Brucey · Post by **Brucey** » 24 Jun 2015, 1:55pm

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.

cheers

laflammerouge · Post by **laflammerouge** » 24 Jun 2015, 2:57pm

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 :wink:

thirdcrank · Post by **thirdcrank** » 24 Jun 2015, 3:26pm

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.

laflammerouge · Post by **laflammerouge** » 24 Jun 2015, 3:51pm

Hi thirdcrank,

That makes sense, but what about the frame number, is that any help?

Thanks

thirdcrank · Post by **thirdcrank** » 24 Jun 2015, 3:58pm

laflammerouge wrote:Hi thirdcrank,

That makes sense, but what about the frame number, is that any help?

Thanks

Sorry. No idea.

NATURAL ANKLING · Post by **NATURAL ANKLING** » 24 Jun 2015, 3:59pm

Hi,
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...................

531colin · Post by **531colin** » 24 Jun 2015, 4:19pm

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.

laflammerouge · Post by **laflammerouge** » 24 Jun 2015, 5:17pm

@531colin: Why do think that?

Freddie · Post by **Freddie** » 24 Jun 2015, 5:22pm

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!

BigTega · Post by **BigTega** » 21 May 2018, 1:27am

All aluminum: Modele Vitus Depose
All CAMPAGNOLO / Cinelli stem & bars.
Serial # E045367

How can I find year it was manufactured?

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