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Aende

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)

Handlebars/Stem:
Cinelli Giro d'Italia / 1a 9cm (Belleri Bars & Stem 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 about 14 years ago.

3 Comments

JamieRClough

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 about 12 years ago

bukshmk

bukshmk says:

nice! I'm quite tempted by that colour...what do they call it?

Posted about 14 years ago

zouo

zouo says:

If I remember correctly it's Flamboyant Red #7

Posted about 14 years ago