ON THE DROPS: Light & Legendary: Vitus 979 - Blogger
WEBAdvertisements for Duralinox (an alloy combining aluminium and magnesium (5-12%)) in the French press c. 1968-70. It was in widespread use already for many applications including automobile bodies, ship structural elements, yachts and household uses.
50 years of French advertisements history, brand Duralinox
WEBadverts: 1967: 1968: 1968: 1970
Duralumin - Wikipedia
WEBDuralumin is a trade name for one of the earliest types of age-hardenable aluminium–copper alloys, developed in 1909 in Germany. It is known for its strength and hardness, but also susceptible to corrosion, and used in aircraft structures, wheels, and other applications.
Felix's Superb Lapierre Vitus 979 - The Velo Collective
WEBMar 14, 2019 · Learn about the history and features of the Vitus 979 Duralinox, a premium aluminium frame that was exported to the US and ridden by Sean Kelly. See Felix's superb Lapierre Vitus 979, a vintage bike in excellent condition with Campagnolo components.
Retro Review: The Legendary Vitus 979 - Bicycling Australia
WEBDec 17, 2022 · A new design, the 992, with an integral headset and ovalised aero Duralinox tubing, was introduced in September 1991. The Vitus 979 was the first dominate non steel frame in pro racing.
Vitus 979 Restoration - djcatnap.com
WEBThe first Vitus-branded Vitus 979 Duralinox frames of 5083 aluminum-magnesium alloy tubing and lugs were developed in 1978 and introduced in the Spring of 1979. Ateliers de la Rive designed and produced the 979 Duralinox tube sets, forks, head tubes and rear triangle stays, and Angenieux-CLB produced the cast alloy internal slip-fit lugs ...
Our new Vitus 979! Any history or advice? Almost done ... - Reddit
WEBOct 11, 2022 · Then, in '79/the early 80's, vitus came out with their 979 duralinox frames: the first fully glued (or bondes to be technically correct/fancy) alloy frame to hit the market. (note: In italy, Alan was doing glued aluminium before vitus, but they still used clamped lugs at some points like the seatstays.)
Vitus Duralinox 979 - YouTube
WEBJul 1, 2020 · Voici la restauration de mon Vitus Duralinox 979. Ce type de cadre a eu un énorme sucés en course notamment avec Sean Kelly, Phil Anderson, Luis Herrera, etc. ...more.
VeloBase.com - Bicycle Model
WEBSince the late 70s, the company had had a joint venture with Bador and CLB-Angenieux to produce the renowned Duralinox range of frames - frames which were quite revolutionary in their time - and which sold well as long as the likes of Sean Kelly rode and won on them.
Vitus 979 - Pedal Room
WEBVitus 979 Duralinox anodized rose color. Fork/Headset: Vitus 979 Duralinox / Shimano Dura Ace 7400. Crankset/Bottom Bracket: Shimano 600 ex 6207 / Shimano 600 ex 6207. Pedals: Look Delta Clipless. Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain: Shimano 600 ex 6 speed freewheel 6208 / Shimano Biopace / KMC.
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