Trade: 1946 Higgins Ultralite for classic Italian frame/bike

I'm looking to trade my 1946 Higgins Ultralite for something newer (seventies plus), Italian (Bianchi, Colnago etc etc), fixed if possible, maybe a track bike (but drilled for front brake).

I will consider frame or full bike with £ adjustment either way - I paid £295 and hope to recover that value.

Higgins only built about 2000 bikes, he mainly made trikes. It was restored 10 years ago and lightly used since. I have the original bill of sale signed by Higgins. It rides beautifully - Reynolds 531 and beautifully bronze welded for lightness. It is British Racing Green. I intended to convert it to fixed, but it hasn't happened.

Seat tube C-T 24", top tube C-C 23", 5 speed Cyclo Benelux, Williams crankset, GB stem and bars, Brooks B17, Weinmann brakes and 27" wheels.

Would you consider selling the bike? or if you don't find a trade for it then let me know, i might be interested.

Cheers

Yes, I will sell if no trade.

Hi, I have a road path version of the ultralite, a lugged version. Its one of the best bikes i've had. Higgins are very understated frames for the era, but incredibly well made and handle superbly. It would make a great fixed.

Aidy

Hi I agree the solo frames are outstanding , I've got a plus parfait road track and path fixed , I've been riding it for at least 22 years when a friends father gave it to me as I collected old bikes .

I might have a trade if your interested

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