Wastyn or Durkopp(?) Copper plated track racer

[GTs58]

After looking at that frame for quite some time, I think the frame is a Wastyn custom with just the lugs cut off and re-shaped. But I’m definitely no expert on these. The owner very well could have had the frame plated after the frame was built.

 

[beachcrab]

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After looking at that frame for quite some time, I think the frame is a Wastyn custom with just the lugs cut off and re-shaped. But I’m definitely no expert on these. The owner very well could have had the frame plated after the frame was built.

these images are from a book those show Coppi's Bianchi track bike... notice the rear dropouts open fwd and looks like a double fixed gear cog setup. the wheel can be moved fwd or aft for changes in chain length, depending on the cog the chain was on. those are what my bike rear dropouts are.

 

[AmericanSchwinnfiend]

cycling clubs and registries.......seems that the modern 'road bike' crowd is a bit different. not like the balloon tire crowd that loves the history of our cherished bikes! i bought a cinelli super corsa in 1974 and had it sent from italy-have all the original paperwork-sales/import stuff. sold the bike many years ago but found that paperwork and contacted the cinelli registry to offer it to the current owner of the bike (free) for 'historical provenance' (saw the serial number in the listings!)-zilch-nada-nothing.....whatever.

It's possible the USPS "lost" a letter either going to or coming from. I could tell several stories about lost or mis-directed mail.

 

[GTs58]

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these images are from a book those show Coppi's Bianchi track bike... notice the rear dropouts open fwd and looks like a double fixed gear cog setup. the wheel can be moved fwd or aft for changes in chain length, depending on the cog the chain was on. those are what my bike rear dropouts are.

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Those lugs are similar but not the same as what's on the copper frame.

 

[beachcrab]

Those lugs are similar but not the same as what's on the copper frame.

i should have said type of lugs... fwd opening as opposed to track type rear opening.

 

[AmericanSchwinnfiend]

i should have said type of lugs... fwd opening as opposed to track type rear opening.

dropouts, not lugs

 

[bikerbluz]

i'm a bit of a romantic and think that our vintage bikes retain the energy of their roads traveled and feelings evoked from the riders who took them there.

My thoughts exactly! One of the main reasons I get so attached to a bike. Do you still have this beauty? Kevin

 

[beachcrab]

My thoughts exactly! One of the main reasons I get so attached to a bike. Do you still have this beauty? Kevin

no, sold it a few months ago. i was afraid to ride it!