Unknown Falcon?

[funk2monk]

well done that man - strip and respray time (go on you know you want to, and current paint job isn't original/doesn't do it justice)

Mmmmmmmm? May ride as is and then acquire the correct Campagnolo Triomphe parts, wheels etc ready for a strip down and respray/rebuild.

 

[carpenter]

I say old chap - have you seen the prices! rear derailleur not too bad but brake levers at £130+ a go

Suntour or Shimano is the way to go

 

[funk2monk]

I say old chap - have you seen the prices! rear derailleur not too bad but brake levers at £130+ a go

Suntour or Shimano is the way to go

Possible maiden voyage on Sunday - subject to a few bits turning up in the post???? (bar tape, pedals and 9 speed chain)

 

[funk2monk]

Well the Falcon Triomphe rides again!!! Pleased with how it’s turned out. Still very light and a nice riding position.

 

[raleighnut]

Well the Falcon Triomphe rides again!!! Pleased with how it’s turned out. Still very light and a nice riding position.

Nice cables look a bit long but that could be the camera angle.

 

[carpenter]

Delightful - frame has cleaned up nicely and I like the coordination with the red items.

 

[funk2monk]

Nice cables look a bit long but that could be the camera angle.

Hi raleighnut, they may be a tad long but i think its the camera angle as well. Cheers

 

[funk2monk]

Hi Folks,
Well this was a short lived experience!!!
Having covered approx 50 miles on various short journeys the frame decided to break whilst riding........!
The rear stays snapped where they join the seat post.
I did think this was a crack in the powder coat........
See picture from earlier post.
Now looking for a replacement frame if anyone is looking to get rid of one.......... i'm based in Suffolk.

 

[biggs682]

Now looking for a replacement frame if anyone is looking to get rid of one.......... i'm based in Suffolk.
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What size do you need ?
As i have a few surplus frames i need to sell

 

[carpenter]

bloody shame - it was a nice light bike.

 

[funk2monk]

What size do you need ?
As i have a few surplus frames i need to sell

Hi biggs682,
I'll measure the old frame as that seemed ideal size wise.
Looking for a retro 531 frame ideally.

Cheers,

 

[Illaveago]

Hi Folks,
Well this was a short lived experience!!!
Having covered approx 50 miles on various short journeys the frame decided to break whilst riding........!
The rear stays snapped where they join the seat post.
I did think this was a crack in the powder coat........
See picture from earlier post.
Now looking for a replacement frame if anyone is looking to get rid of one.......... i'm based in Suffolk.
View attachment 475692

Are you sure that it is the frame that has split ? I would investigate a bit first. The broken paint around the seat post clamp makes me a bit suspicious. It looks like the paint has become brittle.
It would be a shame to waste a good frame which could be repaired .

 

[funk2monk]

Are you sure that it is the frame that has split ? I would investigate a bit first. The broken paint around the seat post clamp makes me a bit suspicious. It looks like the paint has become brittle.
It would be a shame to waste a good frame which could be repaired .

Hi Illaveago,

Unfortunately both stays came away at the same time and bent forward creasing the frame on the rear drop outs. I've enquired about repairing but to be honest I think its beyond repair and i will take all the components off and transfer onto a new frame.
Its a shame but i've lost faith in it now.

 

[biggs682]

Hi biggs682,
I'll measure the old frame as that seemed ideal size wise.
Looking for a retro 531 frame ideally.

Cheers,

Looks 22" ish but let me know

 

[Illaveago]

Hi Illaveago,

Unfortunately both stays came away at the same time and bent forward creasing the frame on the rear drop outs. I've enquired about repairing but to be honest I think its beyond repair and i will take all the components off and transfer onto a new frame.
Its a shame but i've lost faith in it now.

Ouch! That was a bit drastc .