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1971 Crescent
- Thread starter hzqw2l
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Nice bike. Like the bar shifter upgrade.
I need to find an Ideale 90 saddle and campagnolo shifters to return mine to spec.
Either way I like the orange frame and og components.
juvela
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
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yes Kevin, OEM, that is how they came
hence me puzzlement at the presence of the Arregui on John's example
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John -
to be really correct your T&B should be the one with the black painted rails
steel framed ones were done with both black painted rails and with chrome plated rails
MCB used the black
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readers might be interested to know that MCB maintained a facility in Brasil
here is an image of a Brasilian produced machine:
note that it wears a Monark transfer on the top tube yet the downtube carries MCB's third marque: SKANDIA
the Brasilian operation is discussed in this forum thread:
there is a current discussion thread over at BF on a Brasil produced Crescent:
includes a closeup of the Briga one-piece chainset
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John & Kevin -
the model 319 at the time of your examples used the same frame as your machines but was kitted differently:
Stronglight model 93 chainset
Campag NR gear ensemble
Campag Nuovo Tipo hubs, tubular wheels
MAFAC Racer brakeset
Lyotard pedals
plain saddle pillar
T&B model 80 saddle
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yes Kevin, OEM, that is how they came
hence me puzzlement at the presence of the Arregui on John's example
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John -
to be really correct your T&B should be the one with the black painted rails
steel framed ones were done with both black painted rails and with chrome plated rails
MCB used the black
---
readers might be interested to know that MCB maintained a facility in Brasil
here is an image of a Brasilian produced machine:
note that it wears a Monark transfer on the top tube yet the downtube carries MCB's third marque: SKANDIA
the Brasilian operation is discussed in this forum thread:
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there is a current discussion thread over at BF on a Brasil produced Crescent:
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includes a closeup of the Briga one-piece chainset
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John & Kevin -
the model 319 at the time of your examples used the same frame as your machines but was kitted differently:
Stronglight model 93 chainset
Campag NR gear ensemble
Campag Nuovo Tipo hubs, tubular wheels
MAFAC Racer brakeset
Lyotard pedals
plain saddle pillar
T&B model 80 saddle
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bikerbluz
Finally riding a big boys bike
Here is my other Crescent which I think may be a model 317?? Looks like the ad pic…. All the components on this one are dated 1972. Bought from the original owner’s son. I think it may still be pretty much original. Even the tires look to be, possibly, original. The mileage is documented. Apparently the owner rode this and then went to a Fuji with stem shifters to make it easier on him. Maybe even original bar tape and rubber hoods? Interesting that this Suntour equipped model has Suntour dropouts in the back but Campangolo in the front. Also the serial number is 4995545. pretty far off from what I believe is my 320, 1971/72 model? Noticed the serial number is stamped in the reverse direction also. Also wondering if different models actually had different head badges? Appreciate any input. Enjoy trying to solve history mysteries.
juvela
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
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thank you
REG (Rampinelli) brake cable clips are exactly what I would have expected
had attempted to enlarge the images of both machines to make an ID but just not eno' pixels present
(either that or me image massaging savvy too poor)
AL-E is a marque belonging to the firm Allara
they are a maker of toe clips, toe straps, bottle holders, bottles & likely something else am forgetting
at VB the company's produce is enumerated as "Ale"
during the 1960's Schwinn included some Allara products in their Schwinn Sprint range of accessories
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thank you
REG (Rampinelli) brake cable clips are exactly what I would have expected
had attempted to enlarge the images of both machines to make an ID but just not eno' pixels present
(either that or me image massaging savvy too poor)
AL-E is a marque belonging to the firm Allara
they are a maker of toe clips, toe straps, bottle holders, bottles & likely something else am forgetting
at VB the company's produce is enumerated as "Ale"
during the 1960's Schwinn included some Allara products in their Schwinn Sprint range of accessories
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bulldog1935
Cruisin' on my Bluebird
Your version of SunTour Spirt FD was 1966 to 75, your RD appeared in 1971.
Looks like your shifter are ratcheted Suntour Power shifters LD-1500, which were on my 1976 Raleigh.
The freewheel, SunTour Perfect PT-5000
Rims - I would be looking at Rigida - 1320 if they're 27", 1319 if they're 700C.
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juvela
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
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317
had completely missed the posting of this machine
am doing battle with a very balky browser today
headset is a proprietary design described as being made by Agrati in company materials
Canetti tyres are OEM & tubulars
the Schwinn badged cyclometer is a MATEX product
originals were produced in France
at a certain point production was moved to Japan
they were also sold private labelled as Sears
production life was relatively long so there are variations in the body and finish
do not know years produced
wheel rims -
am no longer able to recall the brand which would have been employed here; at a distance of a half century some details are yet recallable whilst others seem to have gone to vapour
the Rigida 1319 & 1320 model rims are wired-on models
the hubs are of course Campag Nuovo Tipo large flange 36 hole with a 120mm OLD for the rear and a 100mm OLD dimension for the front; product number 1266 & 1267 -
the cycle's MAEDA Perfect gear block is a relatively early one; one year or so after the cycle's manufacture the colour of the finish on the cogs changed from dark grey/off-black to caramel
pedals ae KKT/Kyukoto Top Run model
crank arm length of the machine's Sugino Maxy chainset is likely to be 171mm
would be curious to know the drop on the MAEDA gear hanger; usually it is 32mm but this looks like it might be 26mm
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317
had completely missed the posting of this machine
am doing battle with a very balky browser today
headset is a proprietary design described as being made by Agrati in company materials
Canetti tyres are OEM & tubulars
the Schwinn badged cyclometer is a MATEX product
originals were produced in France
at a certain point production was moved to Japan
they were also sold private labelled as Sears
production life was relatively long so there are variations in the body and finish
do not know years produced
wheel rims -
am no longer able to recall the brand which would have been employed here; at a distance of a half century some details are yet recallable whilst others seem to have gone to vapour
the Rigida 1319 & 1320 model rims are wired-on models
the hubs are of course Campag Nuovo Tipo large flange 36 hole with a 120mm OLD for the rear and a 100mm OLD dimension for the front; product number 1266 & 1267 -
the cycle's MAEDA Perfect gear block is a relatively early one; one year or so after the cycle's manufacture the colour of the finish on the cogs changed from dark grey/off-black to caramel
pedals ae KKT/Kyukoto Top Run model
crank arm length of the machine's Sugino Maxy chainset is likely to be 171mm
would be curious to know the drop on the MAEDA gear hanger; usually it is 32mm but this looks like it might be 26mm
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