>painted over headtube badge >painted over headset >painted over cable guide housing >handwritten branding >cable rub around the head tube revealing the original paint is still there >whatever is going on with those fork lowers This is soooo haggard. Was this bike stolen then recovered? It's great. Give this one bike of the day, Iceman!
Dale just posted a comprehensive deep dive into Lewis brakes. The "Counterfeit Origins" chapter is super interesting. Solid investigative work! https://youtu.be/59xC6Q51po8?si=iWQy3wxS_URGbXqT