[CR]Mystery Condor / Cinelli Time Trial Bike

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Date: Thu, 13 Mar 2003 17:13:15 -0500 (EST)
From: "Brian" <twobouvs@yahoo.ca>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]Mystery Condor / Cinelli Time Trial Bike

Hello list:

Is it a Condor or is it a Cinelli ?

I have a bit a mystery bike and I was wonder if the collective IQ could shed some light and help. I recently acquired a Condor TT bike. The bike is circa early to mid 1980’s and I know that it was ridden by Welsh cyclist John Pritchard who represented Wales at 4 Commonwealth Games.

The frame is Reynolds 531 (black label and most of the logo has been damaged) the tubes are internally butted, with the top tube being somewhat narrower than seat or down tubes. The forks are stamped with the Condor logo and wordmark. The rear brake – another mystery part, which I have never seen before - is mounted under the bottom bracket is a center pull Dura Ace – very similar in shape and function to the Campy Delta. The brake bridge that’s between the chain stays is stamped with the Cinelli logo. The wheelbase is short at 38.25” and the design of rear triangle has the seat stays connecting to the seat tube above the top tube. Overall the bike is very quick and extremely responsive. Truly a keeper.

So I am curious if anyone knows anything about the Dura Ace “delta” brake and anything at all about the frame. I have some photos if anyone wants to see them.

http://ca.photos.yahoo.com/bc/twobouvs/lst?.dir=/Condor&.src=ph&.view=

Thanks for looking.

Brian Frank, Toronto – Bright and Sunny today and the roads are flooded from melting snow.

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