Damaged Holdsworth Mistral Frame - FREE

FREE Damaged Holdsworth Frame [54cm]

Frame number - 031363

I picked this up from stratford a couple of days ago. Kindly free cycled by oat44, I had intended to tidy it up for my Italian friend Max, but I have been defeated by a stuck bottom bracket, so I'm passing it on.

Good points:

1. Holdsworth Mistral frame
   
2. Reynolds 531
   
3. Campagnolo drop outs
   
4. Early 80's
   
   

Bad points:

1. The derailleur hanger has been ground off.
   
2. It has two dents.
   
3. The Miche bottom bracket is very stuck.
   
4. The forks have been drilled for a recessed allen key caliper.
   
5. The seat post is stuck in the seat tube.
   
6. I suspect the frame was also damaged at the top of the seat tube when someone tried to get the post out.
   
7. Frame may also need re-alignment.
   
   

I cant really assess the damage to the seat tube until I remove the seat post, and I cant remove the seat post unless I remove the stuck bottom bracket. I've basically put as much effort as I can into this and hit the wall. Time for someone else to have go.

If you wanted to invest some money into it then Winston Vaz could weld on a new hanger and Mario could sort out the dents and respray in Orange and Blue Team colours. It could be a £300 frame but it will cost you £175+ to get there and theres no guarantee the seat tube is not damaged beyond repair.

Collection from Gospel Oak NW3

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Original thread here:
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/301219/#comment13508153

Hi, I am interested in taking this on. I work over in Dagenham so could come across to pick it up.

Sure no problem..

I might have a car with me tomorrow, but definitely on Friday, would this suit you during the day? if so text me you address etc. 07530 784083

i sent you a private message with my details on.. did you get it?

Not sure if you are getting my replies, I'll text you

Finally back on the road after a bit of hassle getting the post out. Meant to be my winter bike, but my son has started riding it to work

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Amazing! Great job, good to see another one saved...

@oat44