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• #2
Beauty!
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• #3
24" !! bastard, I'd have had that
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• #4
v. nice
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• #5
Wow.
Weird that it doesn't look like 60cm.
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• #6
That's hot. Anyone want to buy a Holdsworth Special 1983 off me so I can have this instead?
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• #7
That's hot. Anyone want to buy a Holdsworth Special 1983 off me so I can have this instead?
Judging by your name it'll be 60cm plus as well?
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• #8
Nope, it's a 57cm c-c. Really good nick but slightly too small for me.
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• #9
Nope, it's a 57cm c-c. Really good nick but slightly too small for me.
I'd be interested, how much? With pics and more info I might bite.
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• #10
I'd be interested, how much? With pics and more info I might bite.
Take another look.
Price is on there (£125), so are pictures. PM me if you need more.
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• #11
Well hold on now if it's 57cm i might just have to have that of yer. which measurement is 24" inch then? cos 24" is 60cm.
I'm waiting for el Squire to get back to me about another Holdsworth but Ithink he's away and this is my size and well in budget... PM sent.
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• #12
No, TooTallTim's holdsworth is 57cm, Wheelnut's is 61cm.
not too confusing?
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• #13
you are getting confused,
TooTallTim's Holdsworth is 57cm neu is interested in TTT's.
TTT is subsequently interested in Wheelnut's bike which measures 24" (60cm)
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• #14
beat me to it.
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• #15
Gotcha. I'm easily confooosed thanks. I'll hang on for El Sq to get backto me anyway I reckon. It's only polite. Don't bother replying to my confused PM then Wheelnut.
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• #16
I think it's a Holdsworth Typhoon from either
1952 or 53. Edit: Headtube lugs look more like the updated version which were only available in 58 & 59.I don't think the forks are the originals (the serial number on the fork steere should match the bb serial).
Very nice
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• #17
Has that berkshire hunt/clown who was selling the refurbished BSA frame seen what you can get for £125 let alone £250.really nice old frame,but sadly too big
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• #18
I think it's a Holdsworth Typhoon from either
1952 or 53. Edit: Headtube lugs look more like the updated version which were only available in 58 & 59.I don't think the forks are the originals (the serial number on the fork steere should match the bb serial).
Very nice
Forks are definitely the originals as the number on the steerer tube matches the frame. That's the thing - the numbers don't match Holdsworth numbers for the period.
Here's one theory: in the 1950s and 1960s Holdsworth used to offer a re-enamelling service and it was not uncommon for them to put their own decals on other makers frames. The previous owner said he thought it might be a Pat Rohan frame. Not sure where he got that idea from though.
No doubt this extra info will make things as clear as mud...
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• #19
Can I put dibs on this? Still in the nursery so can't pm.
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• #20
Can I put dibs on this? Still in the nursery so can't pm.
Just PM'd you with my contact details. :-)
CLASSIC 531 FRAMESET
This gorgeous frameset features 531 tubes, Oscar Egg Super Champion lugs and round-section fork blades. Chainstays are round-oval-round.
This probably dates from the late 1950s but it could be earlier (or perhaps a bit later) as this style of lugset was in use from the early 1950s. However I am not convinced that it is a Holdsworth as the frame number doesn't seem right. Whatever it is, this is a quality frame judging from the use of top-quality lugs and fittings. It also rides very well indeed - it's comfortable but is also responsive. It features braze-on fittings for brakes and gears. Brampton headset included. Extended dropouts on front forks. Semi-horizontal rear dropouts.
Size 24in c-t. Axle spacing 97mm/125mm.
£125 posted (or collect from Henley-on-Thames) or make me an offer (a sensible one!). NOW SOLD
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