1950s Youngs Steel Audax/Commuter 53cm SOLD

Posted on Fri 15th, July 2016

• #1

Super_Ted
Selling this 53cm square Youngs bike. I believe it was built in the 50s, and is made from 501 (best guess).

It's been resprayed at some point, but the original headtube and seat tube logos remain.
Mavic MA2 rims laced to campy hubs.
Brooks swift.
Gatorskins (28c) & guards
Mixed drivetrain - Shimano 600, 60, and Spa cycles cranks (50/36).
Bit of a mix of finishing gear, but looks nice and everything works!

Looking for PRICEDROP £265, collection only, happy to meet at Farnborough station (30mins from Waterloo direct).

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• #2

Kernowdreamer

Great looking bike. Have to point out though that 501 wasn't around in the 50's. The dia of the seatpin should give a clue what the frame is made of.
• #3

Super_Ted in reply to @Kernowdreamer

Ah, thanks for the info.

In that case - update made from steel of unknown origin

... but still a lovely ride!
• #4

mattwar

Lovely bike, looks likely to be 531...

http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/builders/youngs-builders.html

And there's still a bike shop at 290 Lee High Road today!
• #5

Super_Ted

Pricedrop... £280
• #6

Super_Ted

Pricedrop... £265
• #7

amy64906

I gave this a test ride today and found it very smooth, unfortunately it wasn't quite my size but best of luck with the sale!
• #8

WPeth

What chance this is still available??

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1950s Youngs Steel Audax/Commuter 53cm *SOLD*