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The Kinesis is now built but haven't had a chance to ride it due to life/work getting in the way, although plan to take it out soon. Will make sure to get a photo on its maiden voyage.
You know when you casually comment 'dibs if you ever sell', and don't really think anything of it. Well, after saying that 6 years ago a deal was struck and a lovely Neil Orrell turned up in the post yesterday. It has a bit of lufguss provenance...
This is the frame's history according to Mr Orrell himself, in 2014... 'The frame was built in 1979 for a Graham Trunks, who looked after it well as you say, Graham has poor health now so he handed his bikes over to his son to dispose of. The frame was re-enamelled perhaps about 5 or 6 years ago but I don't think it has been used much since'.
The above was what @ough discovered when he owned it, and then I bought it from the true to his word @WilliamJohn.
Looking at the condition it's seen lots of miles and could benefit from a respray, but think I'll savour the build process collecting bits as they pop up second hand. If it's a keeper then who knows, it might get treated to fresh paint in the future. Can't quite get over it has room for 32mm wide tyres and mudguards which feels perfect for my type of riding.
Not really sure on how to build it other than going with Campagnolo 9/10 speed, being a Shimano fanboy it's always been forbidden fruit, plus feel like it might suit the more traditional style of this classy steel tourer.
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