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The clearout continues with this very high-end 1950s frameset. Made by the obscure Planet Works in Birmingham, it is made from a combination of Reynolds 531 (frame) and Accles & Pollock (forks) tubing. As you can see, the seat stays are pencil thin and the Oscar Egg lugs are really very beautiful. I even have the enamel headbadge somewhere if you would like it.
The frame had been painted with an awful red emulsion, so I had it stripped and powder coated at Pashley Cycles in their Ivory colour (same as on the Clubman). They also installed a new BB, a Tange headset and their GB double crankset, a really gorgeous piece that can't be bought aftermarket. The paintwork is of a pretty high standard, but as the frame needed a really good strip it isn't quite perfect in places, with one or two spots of red leaking through, although this really isn't noticeable unless you look hard - a good 9/10 by my standards.
The frame is 22 inches, so suitable for most average guys, and is ready for a very simple fixed build. The frame and forks weigh just under 2kg, so this could make for a lovely sub-10kg complete bike.
Priced at £249 to reflect the work that has gone into it (no profit here!), but that includes delivery should you wish it. Do make me an offer! Based in Stratford-upon-Avon but very mobile on the train network.
See here for more pictures (sorry for the shoddy lighting!).
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