Jay B’s Windsor Carabela

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Jay B is hoping for a little help finding the year of his Windsor Carabela. Just judging from the picture, I would think ’75-’80. Can anyone be more specific?

Bought this Carabela at an auction 17 years ago, just cleaned and tuned it up.  Rides great…I would like to know what year it was made…..  

Thanks Jay

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  • http://marksbikes.wordpress.com/ Mark A.

    Not sure I can date it much closer than already stated, but my sense is that it’s probably in the 1976-77 range due to the combination of components. Neat bike – Windsor tends to be an underappreciated marquee.

  • older1

    I’m sorry I couldn’t begin to guess a year, but it sure looks like a beauty, Jay; very nice!
    It looks like it’s got the classic/enjoyable sport-tour geometry using a combination of sportier head/seat tube angles for agility, with generous fork rake and chainstay length (to slightly stretch the wheelbase for comfort/stability)!

  • Jack Lamoreaux

    1977. I’m restoring one right now. I’m original owner. Bought in Grand Rapids, MI.

  • Jack Lamoreaux

    At the time I bought smaller frame for my wife. It was orange. Big mistake I sold it.