Alex Singer #1179

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  • Year built: 1962
  • Tubing: Reynolds 531 7/10 mm
  • Seat tube: 575 mm c-c
  • Top tube: 560 mm c-c
  • Chainstay length: 443 mm
  • BB drop: 78 mm
  • Fork offset: ca. 65 mm
  • Seat angle: ca. 73 degrees
  • Head angle: ca. 72 degrees
  • Headset: Stronglight Professional
  • Rear derailleur: Nivex
  • Front derailleur: Alex Singer rod-operated
  • Cranks: Stronglight 49D
  • Bottom bracket: Alex Singer annular bearing
  • Chainrings: TA 46-32
  • Pedals: Lyotard alloy (currently: Campagnolo Record)
  • Chain: Brampton Course (currently: Regina)
  • Freewheel: Cyclo 4-sp. 15-17-19-21
  • Wheels: Maxi-Car 36 hole with Mephisto wood-filled rims
  • Tires: Original? (currently: Michelin Axial Select 700 x 25C)
  • Wingnuts: Bell
  • Lighting: Radios generator with Singer remote control, Cibié headlight
  • Saddle: Brooks B-17
  • Seatpost: Alex Singer internal expander
  • Brakes: Alex Singer cantilever
  • Brake Levers: Mafac
  • Stem: Alex Singer fillet-brazed (handlebar bag quick release added later)
  • Handlebars: Philippe Professional
  • Rack: Alex Singer
  • Bottle cage: Vito
  • Pump: Zefal

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