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Tom98
Tom98 Posts: 91
edited April 2009 in Workshop
Hi,

Picked this (i think) sirius frame up at the car boot today for a bargain £30! But im not sure how old it is, its use, value and how or what to build it up with? Any help and info would be great!

(sorry for the messy bike room :oops: )

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n118 ... C_1514.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n118 ... C_1517.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n118 ... C_1516.jpg

http://i110.photobucket.com/albums/n118 ... C_1515.jpg


Thanks, Tom

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    Nice one!!!

    Reynolds 853 tubing (was the best until 953 came out!)

    It looks like a racing frame, if you can be bothered, get it resprayed and logo'd up at somewhere like Atlantic Boulevard.

    Any groupset would be fine but I suggest a silver campag, silver open pro wheels.

    If it is genuine 853 and is in good condition you have an utter bargain there IMO!
  • John C.
    John C. Posts: 2,113
    Looks like the chainset is worth 30 quid on its own. If it fits and is straight then you done good. :lol:
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  • Tom98
    Tom98 Posts: 91
    Thanks! any one have any idea on its age? :D
  • maddog 2
    maddog 2 Posts: 8,114
    it looks like a aheadstem on a threaded headset.... which would be an interesting take on the two designs.
    Facts are meaningless, you can use facts to prove anything that's remotely true! - Homer
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    Not a clue! The stem / headset and lack of downtube shifters suggests fairly modern (as does the 853 steel)

    Theres a classic and vintage forum onhttp://www.bikeforums.net where they may be able to shed some light. I'm very jealous!

    853 frames are currently priced from 700 quid up to over 1000, more for a boutique brand custom (like vanilla, sachs, IF)
  • Slow Downcp
    Slow Downcp Posts: 3,041
    Nah - it's a bucket of crap, and you've been done. To help you out, I'll give you £20 and take it off your hands. :wink:

    Sirius were based in Kingswinford, near Dudley, in the 80/90's - I think the micro was their low profile TT bike. Made very nice frames at the time, unfortunately closed down in the mid-late 90's.
    Carlsberg don't make cycle clothing, but if they did it would probably still not be as good as Assos
  • Tom98
    Tom98 Posts: 91
    Thanks for all the help :D
    Still not sure if to build it up as a road or TT bike :roll:
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    Get it resprayed in a classic colour scheme with a designer label on it from Atlantic Boulevard then use it as a very nice road bike...
  • John.T
    John.T Posts: 3,698
    Don't get it repainted. It looks fine as it is and is still original. I would say it is from early to mid 90s as it has a threaded steerer and down tube gear lever bosses fairly low down the tubes as when they were used for levers. It is worth trying to get some period Campag to build it up as near original as possible.
    My Fleet.
  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Posts: 79,665
    The bars look like bullhorns from either a TT setup or a trendy fixie attempt, just looks like the stem was loose...

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