This is an early, 1970s Aende. Most Aende's were built for time trial with a few touring and track frames built between the mid 70s to early 90s. All are custom builds.
Frame:
Aende Road frame: 5 speed 120mm rear spacing. Probably Reynolds 531sl based on weight and maker's preferences. Dropouts are Campagnolo front and back and have been custom drilled and formed at the rear. All lugs have the usual Aende treatment of drilling out small holes. Frame number is 555. Maker is Pongo Braithwaite.
Fork/Headset:
Aende/Campagnolo Record Steel
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Campagnolo Record & FAG/Nadax sealed BB
Pedals:
n/a
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Royce Chainrings 53/46 (not pictured), Regina freewheel
Derailleurs/Shifters:
Campagnolo Nuovo Record (Super Record Pictured)
Saddle/Seatpost:
Regal / Campagnolo Nuovo Record
Brakes:
Campagnolo early Super Record. Levers are drillium Super Record
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic/Vittoria/Super Record
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic/Vittoria/Super Record
Accessories:
Fizik bar tape, Campagnolo Cables
More Info:
Frame was originally a turquoise blue but was repainted by Mercian with decals from H.Loyd
Added by zouo. Last updated over 14 years ago.
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JamieRClough says:
Just out of interest, how much does the bike weigh? Im still trying to figure out if my Aende is 531 or 531sl
Posted over 12 years ago