de Gribaldy badged Vitus 979 > What about these pins?
So as many do, on a trip to the mainland I picked up this Vitus 979 while browsing CL for rare bikes I don't find in Hawaii.
A brief stopover and a C-note later, I've acquired what I believe to be a de Gribaldy-stickered Vitus 979 similar to that which Sean Kelly rode to victory in the 1984 Paris-Roubaix.
It's got some nice parts on it, and it pretty fun even with the townie bar on it. Sadly the drop bar and black Modolo levers are long gone.
The brakes appear to be the titanium version of the Master Pro, stopping nicely.
Other than some looseness in the rear hub, the only concerns I have are with the integrity of the frame given the bonded construction.
The primary lugs joining the head/down/top tubes are in good shape, but the rear brake bridge at the seat stays is a little curious. (see last 2 pics)
There appear to be pins, but also either a damping material or bonding material between the seat stays and the brake bridge. At best, it looks dried out.
Can anyone with a Vitus (of similar generation and build) comment on this?
It may be nothing to worry about, but worthy of discussion if this bike indeed stays here in California for an upcoming Eroica...
A brief stopover and a C-note later, I've acquired what I believe to be a de Gribaldy-stickered Vitus 979 similar to that which Sean Kelly rode to victory in the 1984 Paris-Roubaix.
It's got some nice parts on it, and it pretty fun even with the townie bar on it. Sadly the drop bar and black Modolo levers are long gone.
The brakes appear to be the titanium version of the Master Pro, stopping nicely.
Other than some looseness in the rear hub, the only concerns I have are with the integrity of the frame given the bonded construction.
The primary lugs joining the head/down/top tubes are in good shape, but the rear brake bridge at the seat stays is a little curious. (see last 2 pics)
There appear to be pins, but also either a damping material or bonding material between the seat stays and the brake bridge. At best, it looks dried out.
Can anyone with a Vitus (of similar generation and build) comment on this?
It may be nothing to worry about, but worthy of discussion if this bike indeed stays here in California for an upcoming Eroica...