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@robinmarine
Its a special time of year - not only is it xmas, but also that time where I must quickly sell a bike to make room in my tiny flat (and to appease my girlfriend).
Here is a Swinnerton Track frame, ordered by a timetrialist in 1978 and built by Mercian (have contacted swinnerton- the shop still exists).
Due to its road-based heritage it has a pre-drilled track fork and nice cut-out bottom bracket. Additionally it is made of the super-light and reasonably scarce Reynolds 531 SL.
It came to be blue and covered in surface rust (original build thread is on here somewhere). I had the seatclamp repaired by Ryan at Oak cycles as it looked a bit iffy. It was then powdercoated gold-ish with a black headtube panel by Armourtex.
ST 62 C-T, 60.5 C-C
TT 59 C-C
Additionally for the superstitious - frame number is 666 78 (the build year being 78) - hence frame number 666.
Condition wise - there is a tiny dimple in top tibe about 0.5cm diameter - barely shows up http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj515/robinmarine/dent_zpsgygjwm7d.jpg
Additionally the inner chain stay has a scrape from wheel rub
http://i1265.photobucket.com/albums/jj515/robinmarine/scrape_zpszc7joczg.jpg
Oh and the lacquer over the decals isn't particularly smooth - it was brushed on.
I would like 300gbp for the frame + Campy cranks (incl campy bolts) + the installed BB. Frame is located in Exeter and therefore postage is included.
Alternatively will consider splitting once I find my crank puller.
Thanks chaps
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