Hi there only 6 years after the original topic...posted first in Frame related questions
Hi Mr Yates sir, new member here with a frame related question which I hope you and the other generous contributors can help me with.
I've just purchased a bike. Its a Revell (Madison supplied, poss. early 80s) but bears no model name. Its not a Romany tourer or a Ritmo (what the heck is a "Ritmo" anyway???) as far as I can tell from the few Revell posts on this forum. Its made in 531c throughout with "close clearances" and no mudguard or other eyes. Has Campy ends and is a 22" frame. Full Shimano groupset (except for some nice Cinelli bars and stem). Shimano BB and headset too. Usual head tube and seat tube badges and "Revell" on the downtube. And no discernible frame number but the initials(?) AE are stamped on the BB underneath. Could this be the builder.
I wonder if its a "Rapide"?
Most striking is the colour scheme which looks original - a combination of red,blue, yellow with chromed driveside chainstay and rear ends! The panels are "faded" into each other. If I knew how to post a pic I would do that to aid identification(DONE!). Any wise and profound thoughts or insights? I understand some Revell frames were made for Madison by some very esteemed builders back in the day - I believe your good name was mentioned along with that of Mercian! Here's hoping you may be able to help me. Thanks in anticipation...new pics of distinctive?? lugwork which are nicely tapered and pierced.
Pics here...
https://www.flickr.com/gp/141591263@N05/703BHC p.s. it turns out that "ritmo" is Spanish for rhythm - so I guess if fitted with right sort of saddle it could be an efficient form of contraception