Wanted: Roberts or Joe Waugh road frame: 53 / 54cm

Every now and again I like to create a thread that demonstrates my hopelessly naive optimism towards the possibilities of this forum, and that gets totally ignored forever... This is one of those threads.

My road bike frame has sadly died on me, and I am looking to replace it. Aside from more sensible options like seeing what is actually available, or ordering a shiny new frame from one of the many trusted online providers out there, I also wanted to try my luck at living the ultimate aspirational bike owners dream: getting matching bicycles.

This means I'm looking for a
53 / 54cm (C-T-C) frame made either by Joe Waugh or Chas Roberts.

I genuinely don't expect anyone to have anything so specific, but weirder things have been asked for and found on here, so you never know.

....GO!

Full marks for optimism.

Full marks for optimism.

Such cynicism from such a young man, well really!.......Good luck mate.....try Retrobike.....and ask the usual suspects eg Hilary Stone etc.

Genuine praise not cynicism!

I have a Joe Waugh I need to sell ... it's a 60x57 though ...

I have a 54 Joe waugh track frame that i am selling

Skully, I could be very interested...any more info?

is this to be porn or practical?

Both, of course!

I'll poke one of my friends, think its 54 maybe 55cm Joe Waugh

Actually had quite a few replies to this.
doubledee, please do contact your friend, I'd be very interested in a 54 JW.

try ebay (I guess you probably have), but both me and the parents got 4 of our Roberts for very reasonable prices on there.

I have a 54 Joe waugh track frame that i am selling

Can you tell me more (I really shouldn't but I'm tempted)

@Desouz - yeah, been keeping an eye on ebay, of course.
There was quite a nice white Roberts that went last week - but sliiiightly too big.
There's a nice pea green JW on there, too... again too big.

Damn my short legs, etc.

@snowy - Can I wait and see if the 54 JW road frame appears from doubledee? If it does, I'd love to get the track frame to match!

I've a 52 road that I might have to downsize. It's the one on my profile but forgive the 7 year old hipster tyres.

I have a Joe Waff Columbus Airplane, was thinking of building it as my tt bike for this season, would consider parting with it though.

OOh, I didn't know he made airplanes!
What size is it?
... oh, and is it a JW, or a Roberts?

I've a 52 road that I might have to downsize. It's the one on my profile but forgive the 7 year old hipster tyres.

52 might be too small... could I come and try it out?
Is it purple, btw? That would be an excellent match with Josephine, my gf's tourer!

Anyway, I'll PM now

Ah no, it's a sparkle blue with gold lined lugs. I'll get it out of the shed this weekend and see what it's like and the return your pm.

Forgive my ignoramanance - What's an Airplane?

I think it's american for "touring bike"

maybe too big...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JOE-WAUGH-CYCLES-VINTAGE-REYNOLDS-531C-ROAD-FRAME-w-CAMPAGNOLO-ALLOY-HEADSET-/350702662607?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item51a781f3cf

Forgive my ignoramanance - What's an Airplane?

Read all about it here

maybe too big...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/JOE-WAUGH-CYCLES-VINTAGE-REYNOLDS-531C-ROAD-FRAME-w-CAMPAGNOLO-ALLOY-HEADSET-/350702662607?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item51a781f3cf

Cheers plexarice.
Yeah, too big... such a nice frame, too.

if you're feeling flush:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Time-Trial-Bike-Roberts-Hand-Built-/121064586302?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&hash=item1c3002fc3e

Read all about it here

Hah, beat me too it ;)