Thank you
@BartRidesEternal,
@sandman,
@OddJob,
@Captain Awesome, and
@Couch tater.
I figured that by giving myself a finite deadline it would help keep this build on track if parts are available. I have a complete bike with parts as it stands, but some seem inappropriate for the type of bike. Rims are Rigida model "DECO =C=", but are fairly heavy considering the frame weight is fairly light for its age; weight of frame set has not been checked, headset and bottom bracket assembly are still installed.
I have been receiving help dating this frame, and parts installed as received. It would seem that the "OSGEAR" style derailleur by Simplex is at best no earlier than '34/'35 due to down tube mounting of the tension arm/idler pulley assembly, and phased out prior to the '40s in favor of rear fork mounted derailleurs which had been developed in the mid '30s. Prior to '35/'36 this part would have been mounted to the underside of the bottom bracket shell or even earlier to the chain stay. The whole derailleur is similar to their "Selection" series, which ended production before the '40s. By the late '30s-early '40s this was an obsolete set up for racing, although it continued to be used on lower end bikes through the '40s. Derailleurs officially allowed for the 1937 Tour de France. The brakes are early Gloria "Tour De France" steel calipers. I was told this bike was 1936, but suspect it could be as late as '39; who really knows. There are a few "cryptic" markings on the frame and fork which have yet to be deciphered. Pedals are Lyotard model 36 (perhaps where seller determined the 1936 year), but they certainly don't accurately date the frame. I have yet to find another example to compare this bike, but I'll stick with mid-late '30s until I or someone else can prove otherwise. At worst, l doubt it to be post WW2. I need to find out when Baggi ceased as a company regarding frame production.
If anyone can shed some light on this topic, please make a comment. Anything would certainly help.
Wooden racing rims for tubs have already been ordered. Maxi hubs (not Maxi C.A.R., later hubs) are presently laced to the Rigida rims and will be used with the new rims. 3 speed freewheel, only marking found on it: "Speciale".
Take care,
Jesper
PS. Bart, I will check your reference to that vintage parts company; they may have something l need, or have knowledge regarding this bike.