For Sale: 1955 Rotrax Vel D'Hiv Frame 57cm

1955 Rotrax Vel D'Hiv

57cm square, 100/110mm spacing, drilled fork, mudguard eyelets front and rear.

Its generally in good condition, it has a fair amount of light surface rust. It also has two dents one under the toptube and a very small one on the drive side seat stay.

Here are some more pictures;

http://s474.beta.photobucket.com/user/GuyStretton/library/1955%20Rotrax%20Vel%20DHiv

The eagle eyed might notice it says Alan Richards on it but I can assure you that this is a Rotrax. Alan Richards owned a shop in Birmingham called Tower cycles.

Here he is;

http://www.flickr.com/photos/8729526@N02/5225227079/

http://forum.ctc.org.uk/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=48766

The frame number which is stamped twice on BB and once on the fork steerer is 55441. According to a piece written by Hillary Stone on Classic lightweights the '55' is the year of manufacture.

http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/designs/rotrax-hs.html

I would like £350
Im located in Tamworth just north of birmingham.

Veh nice...

Tower Cycles was THE place when I was a wee nipper in the grim north...Erdingtons finest.

My Dad worked round the corner...so if I was lucky we would pop in and browse the extravagant tin.

Thats a sweeheet frame...bump.

Hi,
Is your sizing ctc or ctt?
Thanks,
Eric

Hi Eric,
Sorry i forgot to put that. Its 57cm square ctc

Thanks
Guy

Thats a shame.

I am looking for a 55cm (though might have gone up as far as 56).

Great frame - good luck.

Eric

Lovely frame...

Saw this one on Cycle Exif: http://www.cycleexif.com/rotrax-vel-dhiv?fb_action_ids=10151248454056299&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=timeline_og&action_object_map=%7B%2210151248454056299%22%3A321977744585933%7D&action_type_map=%7B%2210151248454056299%22%3A%22og.likes%22%7D&action_ref_map=%5B%5D

coaster on a rotrax ffs I am all for utilizing bikes and enjoying them but this idiot needs a clue

In my opinion the most important considerations when building up a bike are (in no particular order):-

1. Will it fit you
   
2. How fast do you want to go
   
3. How does it look (personal taste all important)
   
4. How much do you want to spend
   
5. What will you actually use it for (if you want to hang your build on the wall rather than use it then ignore almost everything I have said)
   
   

Thus this guy is not an idiot. His Rotrax frame is beautiful in the extreme and he probably has a very good reason for fitting the coaster brake.

I've just finished a total rebuild of a 1933 Raleigh No29 path racer. I used a SC2 Sturmey rear hub sothat I can use it without brake or gear cables spoiling the look. I have, of course kept all the original bits.

Am I also an idiot?

Best Regards,

Eric

I should also have added:-

1. Do you want to keep it totally original or is adding modern upgraded parts acceptable.
   

lovely stuff

In my opinion the most important considerations when building up a bike are (in no particular order):-

1. Will it fit you
   
2. How fast do you want to go
   
3. How does it look (personal taste all important)
   
4. How much do you want to spend
   
5. What will you actually use it for (if you want to hang your build on the wall rather than use it then ignore almost everything I have said)
   
   

Thus this guy is not an idiot. His Rotrax frame is beautiful in the extreme and he probably has a very good reason for fitting the coaster brake.

I've just finished a total rebuild of a 1933 Raleigh No29 path racer. I used a SC2 Sturmey rear hub sothat I can use it without brake or gear cables spoiling the look. I have, of course kept all the original bits.

Am I also an idiot?

Best Regards,

Eric

yawn

You sleepy archangels?
Although its only midnight, perhaps you might be able to convince us of your excellent personal taste by posting a few pics of your own rides.
Look forward
Eric

really?
ok, here it is. of course it is a ongoing project but certainly getting there.
need to change the seatpost, but at least its a fixie it was designed to be.