I have this quite attractive lightweight frame that at some point has been renovated by Jensen Cycles of Croydon; quite a rarity in itself.
I'm halfway thinking of moving it on but am curious as to what it might be - I suspect it's a Holdsworth but would be grateful of any other thoughts. There is a four digit number 8103 stamped on the underneath of the BB shell at 12 o'clock ( from N/S to O/S of BB and directly under the join of the seat tube) and also on the steerer tube of the forks. The number seems a high one and likely rules out many of the smaller frame builders. Peering into the head tube I can see where filler has been used to plug two holes indicating it once had a metal type head badge. Otherwise fairly standard - Nervex lugs and rear drop out width of 126 mm which might rule out an earlier built frame. I can only upload one picture but if anyone would like more please ask and I can email them wherever.
Any help or ideas gratefully received, thanks.
Shaun
I have this quite attractive lightweight frame that at some point has been renovated by Jensen Cycles of Croydon; quite a rarity in itself.
I'm halfway thinking of moving it on but am curious as to what it might be - I suspect it's a Holdsworth but would be grateful of any other thoughts. There is a four digit number 8103 stamped on the underneath of the BB shell at 12 o'clock ( from N/S to O/S of BB and directly under the join of the seat tube) and also on the steerer tube of the forks. The number seems a high one and likely rules out many of the smaller frame builders. Peering into the head tube I can see where filler has been used to plug two holes indicating it once had a metal type head badge. Otherwise fairly standard - Nervex lugs and rear drop out width of 126 mm which might rule out an earlier built frame. I can only upload one picture but if anyone would like more please ask and I can email them wherever.
Any help or ideas gratefully received, thanks.
Shaun
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