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@Jimbonic
Hi,
For sale is my just recently completed Reynolds 531c-framed bike. Despite some reasonably extensive research, I have been unable to track down who the frame builder was. I have built this up myself using, what I hope, are components of the same period as the frame. But, since I don't actually know whose frame this is, it's been a bit of a guess!
It is a lugless frame with internal routing for the back brake. The frame number is 5027/97. The fork number is 5207/11. It's green. But, I think it was blue in a previous life. The frame has a 21" seat tube and 21.5" top tube. It has a chromed chain stay and chrome forks. There is internal routing for the rear brake.
The complete bike tips the scales at 10.3 kg.
I have built it up with Shimano 600 components, with some Tricolore bits (brakes, front and rear mechs and shifters). I've fitted a 7-speed cassette. Although, either I've run out of talent, or the set up just won't take the 7 speeds. It currently only selects 5 of the 7. The downtube shifters can be selected for friction or index. And, the chainset is Shimano 600 Biopace - that's the one with slightly ovalled chainrings (and is a bit of a b***h to set up! But, it's set up now).
It has Cinelli Giro D'Italia bars, Cinelli stem and faux leather tape. The brake calipers could do with being slightly longer drop.
Wheels are hand-built: Shimano 105 hubs (FH-1055 and HB-1055) laced to Ambrosio Elite rims with DT Swiss Revolution spokes and fitted with Bontrager Race Lite tyres.
The saddle is a Selle Italia Turbo World Champion on a Campag post.
I think that about covers it. If you have any questions, just ask.
The bike is also listed on eBay.
Price is now £315
collected from Surbiton (KT6)
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