A mate gave me this 1982 Europa

[buzz22]

One of my workmates found out about my interest in bikes, especially bikes from the 80's.
I mentioned that I had a Europa that was one of my favourites- it turns out he was into bikes when he was younger and had this Europa that he bought new in 1982.
He hadn't ridden for many years and decided he wanted his bike to go to a good home, so this morning I added another one to my collection.
Modolo Corsa brakes, Ofmega driveline, Ambrosia wheels and a nice 61cm steel frame. With some work it should come up nicely.

 

[biggs682]

Very nice

 

[GuyBoden]

Yes, very nice indeed.

 

[Grant Fondo]

One of my workmates found out about my interest in bikes, especially bikes from the 80's.
I mentioned that I had a Europa that was one of my favourites- it turns out he was into bikes when he was younger and had this Europa that he bought new in 1982.
He hadn't ridden for many years and decided he wanted his bike to go to a good home, so this morning I added another one to my collection.
Modolo Corsa brakes, Ofmega driveline, Ambrosia wheels and a nice 61cm steel frame. With some work it should come up nicely.
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Those brake hoods will be fine after a quick wipe

 

[buzz22]

Those brake hoods will be fine after a quick wipe

A quick wipe is how I'll be removing them, time has not been kind 😄
I've ordered a set of 700 x 25 gumwall tyres (Michelin) to replace the perished 20's that are on there as well as a new set of gum coloured hoods.
I've also got new cables ready to go on after it gets a full strip down and clean.
It looks like I'll be staying away from steep hills with the 21-13 cassette but it's a nice time capsule that reminds me of great times.

 

[AndyRM]

Wow. That's a thing of beauty.

 

[Deleted member 26715]

Damn I came in thinking some insane person had given you a Lotus

 

[Deleted member 1258]

Thats lovely and should come up a treat.

 

[Deleted member 1258]

A quick wipe is how I'll be removing them, time has not been kind 😄
I've ordered a set of 700 x 25 gumwall tyres (Michelin) to replace the perished 20's that are on there as well as a new set of gum coloured hoods.
I've also got new cables ready to go on after it gets a full strip down and clean.
It looks like I'll be staying away from steep hills with the 21-13 cassette but it's a nice time capsule that reminds me of great times.

When I was first club riding I ran 13-21 6 speed with either 46/40 or 50/42 on the front, I can't remember which now, I couldn't do it now though.

 

[buzz22]

When I was first club riding I ran 13-21 6 speed with either 46/40 or 50/42 on the front, I can't remember which now, I couldn't do it now though.

This one is running 42/53 front with the 13-21 6 speed rear so fairly tall. Fortunately my regular route isn't too steep so it will be ok, I have other bikes for hills.
I'm the same as you, definitely not as able to push the big gears as I'm getting older.

 

[Cycleops]

Damn I came in thinking some insane person had given you a Lotus

If that were so maybe they weren't too insane

 

[raleighnut]

Very Nice

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Looking at the chain rings reminds me how simple components used to be, none of these modern shifting ramps. Looks like you can turn those around to double their usable life.