FS: F.R. Russell Complete Track Bike

Hi all

Sad to see this go but I haven't ridden it for over a year and my knees ache.

It's an early 1980's F R Russell 531 Comp track frame in 55ctc x 52.5ctc in a v nice dark grey metallic slightly sparkly paint.

To clarify from the off, the previous owner had a knock on it which put a very slight bend in the left fork blade which puts the front wheel very slightly out of line by around 2mm - I've had it checked out and ridden it for a further 4 years (always kept inside too) and it's 100% structurally fine (steel is real and all that) but have a look in the pics.

Beyond that, it's got the usual paint chips/scratches but no dents and rides wonderfully - the perfect rat.

PARTS

Frame: 55ctc x 52.5ctc Reynolds 531c Track Frame with Shimano track ends
Forks: 531c (not drilled)
Headset - Shimano 105 (matchy colour)
Rear Wheel - Goldtech fixed hub on Mavic Open Pro rim (needs a good truing) with Dura Ace 16t cog
Front Wheel - On One Hub on Ceramic Mavic Open Pro Rim (needs a little truing)
Cranks - Dura Ace 7710 with Dura Ace 52t Chainring
Chain - Izumi
Seatpost - Dura Ace
Stem - cheapo Raleigh one (never got round to replacing this)
Bars - wide mtb boys
Saddle - beaten but colour-matched Concor
Pedals aren't included, I've swapped the bar tape out of some pink grips (sorry) and I've got a pair of used but very usable 23mm Gators to put on it too.

Any Q's please ask, feel free to come check it out and I'll give it a good scrub before selling.

I'd really rather not split this so pricing at £330 full build but let me know if I'm off or make me an offer etc etc

Fingers crossed pics will upload below

Thankya!

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more piccys

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more

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some more incl. front wheel lean

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and fork bend

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also these pics don't do the paint justice which this thread does

beautiful frame! have a bump!

Super nice bike!

really like this... too small for me... otherwise...

PRICE DROP £330 SMACKERS

also would very happily trade for a nice retro steel cyclo-cross but i know that's a long shot

If split interested in wheelset + crankset + bb(if smooth!)

Would have to be posted though

still would prefer not to split but PM me - in the meantime price drop to £310 smackers for the full shebang (build)