For sale: 531c Lopro - Raleigh/MB Dronfield low profile frame and forks

Reynolds 531c tubing with Campagnolo dropouts, takes 700c wheels, 27.2mm seatpost and will accept a modern 9 speed rear wheel, therefore a 130mm rear hub will fit.

Anyway, the history of this frame is unclear to me, however it does have a Raleigh serial number see thread here: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=168289

The paintwork is an eye-catching purple/white fade; chipped in places, however it's free of dents. The rear non-drive seat stay has some residue on from a sticker which will come off with a bit of elbowgrease. All threads are good, however one of the chainline adjusters is stuck, it's always been like this and i've never thought about removing however i'm sure a pair of pliers and some patience would see it removed.

From the centre of the BB to the top of the seat tube is 62cm, however don't let that put you off. I am 5'10 and the frame fitted me really well, with a lot of seatpost left to use. I have used this on about 5x 100 mile rides, cycled the hills of Bristol and the Lake District on this steed with it being used as a fixed, single speed and geared bike in the 4 years i've owned her and it's a surprisingly comfortable ride.

I am looking for £200 for the frame and forks - I will package for a courier, however I will leave it to the buyer to arrange/book the courier. Collection from Oxford welcome.

Built up as a 53/17 fixed:

This was mine many moons ago! GLWS! (another build photo:)

@rydon awesome! maybe it was you that I bought it from when I was living in Bristol?

Yes that would have been me!

Small world, it's done me proud over the last few years :)

Still here - open to offers

top! I have found a suitable bike box now, so can post.

to the top... still here, feel free to make a festive offer!

£150 ono

Bump

Still here...

What's the effective top tune length ?

Just measured: 22.5"

Blue Monday bump...

Rad. Would totally run that with wide risers and a 1 by system and have it as a work bike!
Glws

What's stopping you? ;)

what is the serial no. please?
Is it an SB series no?

Hi, serial number is: WG3000799.

Martin

Ok thanks. Sorry I missed that the link with serial no. is in the original post, and thanks for not pointing that out to me -- very gracious!
I've concluded it's big for me, but it's a very nicely made frame at a reasonable price.

No worries and thanks for the kind words. It's a lovely frame. Hopefully someone will buy it!

Still here!

Provisionally sold

Sold.