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nice one willo!
this one actually takes 700c on both front and back, unlike some other argos TT frames. from the original ebay ad:
"Hand built fillet brazed Argos frame constructed from Reynolds 753 tubing with EDGE carbon aero forks. Dimensions: seat tube centre to centre = 49.5cm, seat tube centre to top = 55cm, top tube length centre to centre 54.5cm. in pearlescent white. Fitted with Stronglight headset, Shimano 105 brake calipers and comes with new cut to size cable set. The frame takes 700c wheels front and rear (unlike some Argos frames with shorter forks for 650c). The frame and forks with the headset fitted weighs just under 5lbs and the bike rides very fast when built up. This frame cost over £850 new and is in very good condition with a few stone chips and scratches. Nothing that will slow it down though. Unsure who Argos are? check the link: http://www.argoscycles.com/"
and afaik reynolds 753 was an improved version of 531 that was thinner and lighter, only selected frame builders could use it and had to be approved by reynolds because of the way the tubes were welded together, only the more experienced builders could do it. They are quit rare nowadays and you have to see it to appreciate how light and strong it looks / feels.
@ ent, i measured the rear spacing and it is indeed 130mm (and takes 700c on the front). the faint name on the top tube is indeed the original owners name.
here are pics the original owner sent me of the bike built up. the wheels he put on there were temporary, one of the reasons he was selling was because he couldn't afford to shell out on proper disc wheels.
@ willo, this IS an older frame but I'm sure it still has a lot of life left in it and would really do with having a good owner and a good home. its a trade off between age and overall quality innit
plus! its a pretty good deal, you get a carbon fork (like it or not haha) thats normally 100£+ new, 105 calipers which are 60£+ new, and a good stronglight headset which also comes in around 50£+ new... and then theres of course the frame...
thanks for looking guys + girls.