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It was a nice surprise to see this bike still doing the rounds!
I am Graham Trunk's nephew, and I originally sold this when he had to give up cycling (he didn't have a son - I was the one he never had!). It was bought by Pat ("Stedlocks") through Retrobike in September 2010. The original link is here: https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/two-lovely-orrells.116634/#post-859830.
Graham died at the end of last year, but he was keen that the bikes from his collection went to people who would ride them and enjoy them. It's pleasing to see that it has passed through a number of appreciative owners, and will hopefully get another one soon.
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Looks great and awesome story too..
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Lovely bike, GLWS, and that Record triple stuff is hella spendy these days so seems a very good deal.
Can I ask what front mech you have for running a triple? Is it a dedicated triple one or is there enough throw on a regular double FD to work? And is it more finicky to set up a triple than a double or was it as easy to set up?
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I gave up trying to find all the triple-specific Record components individually, as complete groups didn't exist. And like you say, ignoring the prices! In the end I had to buy another bike to harvest the parts. The front mech is a triple-specific version and the rear is a long-reach (RD4-REXL). More info here.
I'm coming from Shimano and was easy to set-up, hardest part is trying to remember you have a granny gear should/when you need it for fully loaded inclines.
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Great, thanks a lot, and for the link too.
I've only got experience of Campag doubles so wasn't sure whats what with triples, and as the compact cranks came out not too long after it seems to have mostly killed off the triples and as a result there doesn't seem much of it about.
I made the fatal mistake of getting dazzled by the shiny and bought a NOS Campag triple crank, only then to discover the eye watering costs of the rest of the bits I needed to get it working. Even for Campagnolo the patron saint of money pits, that was more costly than expected.
If I'd seen this a month or two ago I would probably have bought this, too late for that now sadly as have gone a different direction.
Yours is a lot of bike for the money so sure it will go to a good home, and Graham will be pleased its wheels keep on turning.
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Neil Orrell Reynolds 531st tourer
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Very reluctant sale, had intended on keeping this one after admiring it for years but needs must. It's a 531st tourer, lovely forks with a beautiful curve, clearance for 32mm + guards (35mm + guards is possible), chromed details, beefy stays for carrying load. Since owning the bike I’ve t-cut the frame and built it up with the elusive Campag Record Titanium triple group. The only thing letting the side down is the well used mudguards.
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.”
Seat tube: 590mm ctc
Top tube: 560mm ctc
Head tube: 165mm
Campag Record Titanium triple (10 speed) group
Halo retro rims laced to Campag Record Titanium and Mavic front hub
Shimano STX cantis
Nitto S83 seat post
Nitto stem
Nitto noodle bars
Look Keo pedals
Velo Orange mudguards (could do with a new set)
Brooks saddle not included unfortunately
£680 posted or collection from Biggleswade (45 mins from Kings Cross)
More info on @ough ‘s previous sale thread, and there’s also some photos from when I built it up.