Condor 1981 Catalog — Sienna, Baracchi, Italia and Elite Frames and the Condor 753, with the Frame Price List of 1 October 1981

A later printing of Condor’s square booklet, with two models crossed out by hand, a loose Elite and Condor 753 sheet, a compliments slip and the frame price list of 1 October 1981.

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Condor
Cycles

[The front cover in blue, with the Condor wordmark in white and the outline of the Condor bird emblem, its wings spread. A vertical crease runs down the center of the cover, where the blue ink has cracked.]

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Condor Montileggero

CONDOR MONTILEGGERO
Production of this model is very limited.
Front forks and chain stays are slotted.
The lugs are cut away to a bare minimum.
All these features go to make what is
probably the lightest 531 frame.

The Montileggero is the Ultimate in frame design. This specialist frame is recommended for short distance record attempts and is one of the lightest frames on the market.

[The Condor Montileggero frame in a line drawing, with drawings of its head lugs and slotted fork and of its slotted chain stays at the bottom bracket. The whole page is crossed out by hand with two long black pen strokes forming a large X; the print under them remains legible.]

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Condor Superbe

CONDOR SUPERBE This is our fancy lug frame with all the lugs being hand cut including the brake bridge. As the name suggests this is a superb frame and a must for the cyclist who wants something special. Built with Reynolds 531 DB tubing the Condor Superbe has to be seen to be appreciated.

The Superbe frame is the most elegant lugged frame on the market. The hand cut lugs leave nothing to be desired. Truly a frame for the connoisseur.

SHIMANO

You name it, we can supply it— D’Allessandro, Barum, Brooks, Birnialux, Berg, Clement, Campagnolo, Continental, Canetti, Cinelli, Evian, Fiamme, Hutchinson, Maillard, Mavie, Milremo, Marcano, Michelin, Peugeot, Shimano, Stronglight, Super Champion, Sakae, Sugino, Simplex, Suntour, Unica, Universal, Weinmann, Wolber, Zeus — Just a few of the trade names of goods we hold in stock. We also stock a fine collection of clothes for the discerning racing cyclist.

[The Condor Superbe frame in a line drawing, with drawings of a Shimano Dura-Ace front derailleur and brake caliper above the Shimano logo. The whole page is crossed out by hand with two long black pen strokes forming a large X; the print under them remains legible.]

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Condor Sienna

CONDOR SIENNA This is the latest addition to our range and was first introduced in 1973. The Sienna is built with Columbos SL grade tubing, all the lugs are drilled and the bottom bracket is cut out. To add to the style of the Sienna we have obtained from Italy a special Columbos crown on to which we have engraved the letter S so as to denote the frame. The Sienna comes complete with chrome crown and Campag or Shimano headset. This frame must surely be the choice of the cyclist who wants something different.

The Sienna is the latest model of the Condor range. The modern design combined with the best grade of Columbus tubing makes it a most sort after frame.

SHIMANO

You name it, we can supply it— D’Allessandro, Barum, Brooks, Birmalux, Berg, Clement, Campagnolo, Continental, Canetti, Cinelli, Evian, Fiamme, Hutchinson, Maillard, Mavic, Milremo, Martano, Michelin, Peugeot, Shimano, Stronglight, Super Champion, Sakae, Sugino, Simplex, Suntour, Unica, Universal, Weinmann, Wolber, Zeus — Just a few of the trade names of goods we hold in stock. We also stock a fine collection of clothes for the discerning racing cyclist.

[The Condor Sienna frame in a line drawing, with its description and drawings of a Shimano chainset and a pair of quick-release hubs above the Shimano logo. The frame drawing shows “Condor Sienna” on the down tube; a vertical fold runs down the center of the page and there is a small reddish spot below the rear hub.]

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Condor Barracchi

CONDOR BARACCHI In the seven years that we have made this frame it has been in constant demand, a really well finished frame with the maximum amount of filing to make the lines even sleeker, thus making this frame very popular with time trialists. This frame is built with Reynolds 531 DB tubing. This frame is also made in a track version. We must point out that owing to the extra amount of work involved, new frame delivery on this model is about six months.

The Barracchi frame is approx. ¾lb. lighter than the normal lugged frame. It has proved to be very popular for use in short distance road and pursuit events. This frame is made to your personal specification and colour finish.

SHIMANO

You name it, we can supply it— D’Allessandro, Barum, Brooks, Birmalux, Berg, Clement, Campagnolo, Continental, Canetti, Cinelli, Evian, Fiamme, Hutchinson, Maillard, Mavic, Milremo, Martano, Michelin, Peugeot, Shimano, Stronglight, Super Champion, Sakae, Sugino, Simplex, Suntour, Unica, Universal, Weinmann, Wolber, Zeus — Just a few of the trade names of goods we hold in stock. We also stock a fine collection of clothes for the discerning racing cyclist.

[The Condor Baracchi frame in a line drawing, with its description and drawings of a Shimano Dura-Ace brake, a chainset and bottom bracket parts above the Shimano logo. The heading and caption spell the name “Barracchi” while the text spells it “BARACCHI”; the drawn frame reads “Condor Baracchi” on the down tube, and a vertical fold runs down the center of the page.]

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Condor Italia

CONDOR ITALIA By far our most popular frame. Built with Reynolds 531 DB tubing, styled with long Prugnat lugs there are many variations that one can make to this frame, some being Cinelli Integral crown, semi sloping crown, fast back rear stays or semi wrapover stays. Brake and gear stops and guides are fitted to order. The diamond brake bridge is standard. This frame is also made in a track version.

The Italia frame needs no introduction. This frame has been proved by use in the breaking of National Records, World Championships and being ridden in the Tour de France. A specialized version for use on steep banking and six day tracks is available. This frame is made to your personal specification and colour finish.

SHIMANO

You name it, we can supply it— D’Allessandro, Barum, Brooks, Birnialux, Berg, Clement, Campagnolo, Continental, Canetti, Cinelli, Evian, Fiamme, Hutchinson, Maillard, Mavie, Milremo, Marcano, Michelin, Peugeot, Shimano, Stronglight, Super Champion, Sakae, Sugino, Simplex, Suntour, Unica, Universal, Weinmann, Wolber, Zeus — Just a few of the trade names of goods we hold in stock. We also stock a fine collection of clothes for the discerning racing cyclist.

[The Condor Italia frame in a line drawing, with its description and drawings of a Shimano quick-release hub, a freewheel and a Crane rear derailleur above the Shimano logo. The drawn frame carries “Condor Italia” on the down tube and “Condor” on the seat tube and chainstay; a vertical fold runs down the center, there is a small black speck beside the chainstay and the page sits slightly skewed in the scan.]

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Condor Elite

CONDOR ELITE The latest addition to the Condor Line. The Elite is a modern hand cut lug model. The beautiful lug work adds greater strength to the frame as it covers a larger brazing area.

SHIMANO

You name it, we can supply it— D’Allessandro, Barum, Brooks, Birnialux, Berg, Clement, Campagnolo, Continental, Canetti, Cinelli, Evian, Fiamme, Hutchinson, Maillard, Mavie, Milremo, Marcano, Michelin, Peugeot, Shimano, Stronglight, Super Champion, Sakae, Sugino, Simplex, Suntour, Unica, Universal, Weinmann, Wolber, Zeus — Just a few of the trade names of goods we hold in stock. We also stock a fine collection of clothes for the discerning racing cyclist.

[The Condor Elite frame and fork in a photograph, with a short description, a photograph of cut lugs and the Shimano logo. The frame carries Condor decals on the down tube and seat tube; the loose sheet has a vertical center fold, and the text and handwriting of its reverse (page 8) show through faintly in mirror image.]

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The Condor 753 frame is hand-crafted from the best materials available today.

The lugs are cut out not only to save weight but to facilitate silver soldering. Every lug is filed and thinned down to the very high standard that is required for this frame.

The road racing model has a 6 oz Cinelli road crown while the time trial model has a very light cast steel crown weighting approximately 3 oz. The fork ends are drilled the same way.

Road racing
73 parallel
1⅝ fork offset
16½ back
10¾ bottom bracket
with Campag road ends.

Time trial
75 parallel
1⅜ fork offset
15½ back
11 bottom bracket
with Shimano vertical dropouts.

Retail price: £
including VAT – headset to choice [?], extra. [struck through by hand]

CONDOR CYCLES officially recognised by TI Reynolds as authorised 753 frame builder.

[A typeset sheet on the Condor 753 frame, with its description and the geometry of the road racing and time trial models, printed on the back of the Condor Elite sheet. The price is written in by hand as “330” after the printed pound sign, the words “headset to choice, extra.” are struck out with a thick black stroke, and a handwritten note beside them reads “incl. Campag S/Rec h/set.” (the “S/Rec” a doubtful reading); the Elite side shows through in mirror image.]

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Condor Cycles
Order Form
Gear stops ….
Gear D/T bosses ….
Gear D/T clipstop ….
Other items not specified ….
….
….
….
FITTINGS | Supplied | To be fitted
Head set | …. | ….
Bracket set | …. | ….
Seat pillar | …. | ….
Finish
CHROMIUM PLATING
Fork crown ….
Front ends ….
Front forks ….
Rear ends ….
Head lugs ….
Panels ….
Transfers ….
Down tube ….
Seat tube ….
ENAMELLING
Enamel ….
Lustre ….
Flamboyant on silver ….
Head panel ….
Seat panel ….
Down tube panel ….
Lug lining ….
Name on T T ….
….
Min deposit required with order of £10.00
Name ….
Address ….
….
….
Frame No. …. Date of Order ….
Cash Price £ …. Deposit £ ….
Type of frame style ….
Type of fork crown ….
Seat tube length centre to [hidden] ….
Top tube ….
Head angle ….
Seat angle ….
Type of chain stays ….
Type of rear forkends ….
Length of rear triangle ….
Bottom bracket height ….
Seat stays diameter 5/8 9/16
Type of seat stay bridge ….
Front fork blades ….
Front fork offset ….
Type of hubs front ….
rear ….
Wheel clearance ….
Mudguard eye ….
Allen key lug ….
Pump pegs size ….
Position ….
Brake cable eyes CENTRAL ….
OFFSET ….
GUIDERINGS ….
Make of brakes to be used ….
Central pull brake bridge ….
Make of gear ….

[The Condor Cycles order form, a blank form of dotted lines for a custom frame order: fittings, chromium plating, enameling, frame dimensions, brazed fittings and the customer’s details. A word after “Seat tube length centre to” is blacked out by hand in black ink and “top” is handwritten after it; the sheet has a vertical center fold and faint show-through from the reverse.]

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With Compliments
Condor Cycles
144-148 GRAYS INN ROAD
LONDON, WC1X 8AX
Telephone : 01-837 7641
[Right-hand sheet.]
FRAME
PRICE LIST
as from 1st OCTOBER, 1981
**incl. 15% VAT
[Sticker:] Prices are based on cost at date of going to press and are subject to fluctuation without prior notice.
Condor Italia | £145
Pistalux | £165
New Introduction (6-Day Model) |
Condor Baracchi | £185
Condor Elite new hand cut lug | £185
Condor Sienna | £180
Condor 753 | [hidden]
including Campag S/R headset
** Value Added Tax is deductible whe [cut off]
goods leave the country.
All frames include :
Enamel and Transfers
All Brazings Extra
STOP PRESS:
The Sienna is now being made with the new Reynolds 531 SL tubing and the price includes the new Shimano 600 EX Alloy Headset.
Other Frame Styles in 531 SL — £25 extra

[A Condor Cycles “With Compliments” slip with the blue bird emblem, printed sideways, laid beside a frame price list for the Condor Italia, Pistalux, Baracchi, Elite, Sienna and 753 frames. The price list carries a printed red sticker reading “Prices are based on cost at date of going to press and are subject to fluctuation without prior notice.” and a typewritten note on Value Added Tax; the Condor 753 price is blacked out by hand and “£330” is handwritten above it, with a looping pen stroke around the printed “£180”.]