FS: Reynolds 531C 21" with Shimano 600 complete bike SOLD

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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Forum rules...here or eBay but not both...Don't shoot me...just telling you before others tell you in a less friendly way.

Oh, dear. Sorry to all. I didn't realise that. It's now pulled from eBay.

Also, I forgot to say, I have a box of spares (chainset and brakes mainly) that will go with it. Might even chuck in some stuff from the shed, if it goes for the asking price (hubs, more brakes, etc.).

While I can see why the forum doesn't like eBay auctions running alongside classifieds here, I'm interested to know what the objection to "Buy It Now" is?

N.B. the bike is still not on eBay...

The item...eg your bike is available in two places at the same time...but the rules states...one place...either here or ebay but not both at the same time.

OK. Thanks for the clarity.

Glws ,but I feel it's overpriced I think the frame deserves better components

Thanks, littleK.

We'll see (on the price). It seemed "in the ball park". But, I guess that's what counter-offers are for...

Looks a nice frame shame it's not 58

Yep. It's a nice one. (I really wish I could have found out who built it. Still happy to find out...)

Erm, sorry about the size! :-p
I'm a smidge under 5'10", if that helps anyone, and it fits me nicely.

Price drop bump
Knocked £50 off. It's now £315
Thanks for looking

Dibs PM'ed

Now sold.
Thanks, Josh. I hope your friend enjoys it.