For Sale: Brian Rourke Light Touring Frame 59x57

Brian Rourke Light Touring Frame 59x57

I bought this frame from the original owner as a complete bike, who had it custom-made by Rourke Cycles (and happens to be one of the British Cycling Senior Management). He didn't use it as much as he intended, I think a maximum of 800 miles. I've used the frame for 6 months of commuting and a short, loaded tour around Sussex.

• Reynolds 653 tubing
  
• Cantilever Mounts
  
• Distinctive Rourke wrap-over rear stays
  
• Chromed seat stays
  
• 1" Threadless Campagnolo Chorus Headset included with shim
  
• Chrome front derailleur braze on
  
• British threaded bottom bracket
  
• Mudguard and rear rack eyelets
  
  
  

Measurements:
Seat tube (CTC): 59cm
Seat tube (CTT): 63cm
Top tube (CTC): 57cm
Head tube: 17cm

Condition:
The paint and chrome are in very good condition but there are few very small paint chips on the frame; about 7 on the top tube (all just 1-2mm in size), 1 on the seat tube and down tube (2-3mm), 4 on the seat stays and 1 on the drive-side chain stay near the bottom bracket. These are all minor and most hardly noticeable, but I wanted to list every little detail.

The other 'sticking point' is a burr about 3 inches down inside the seat tube. This restricts how far the seat post will go down. I imagine this could be smoothed out quite easily if taken to a frame builder but I'll include the cut-down ITM seat post I used with the frame.

This is a lovely British-made frame and rides great loaded and un-loaded - perfect for a 2014 summer tour.

Price: £250 (frame, forks, headset and cut-down seat post)

Full gallery with more photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/116252382@N02/sets/72157640452648766/

Cash on collection. Based in Lower Clapton/Hackney. Viewings welcome. Thanks, Luke.

Full gallery with more photos here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/116252382@N02/sets/72157640452648766/

Very, very nice.

This is killing me inside, really want it. What size tyres does it have with the mudguards on?

Gav - I reckon about 32c. The last photo is with 28 randos which are fairly chunky and I seem to remember there was still a fair bit of clearance.

Nice! Love the chromed derailleur bracket.

ooof. love

Lovely !
My size !
Must resist !
GLWS !

What's the length of the steerer left, any idea on what the distance of top of bar from floor is as per the photo?
EDIT: Never mind, didn't see/read the 1" forks.
glws

There's about 5.5cm of steerer above the head tube. Comes with the shim to use with a a-head stem.

lovely

I can also arrange to post the frame if needed, thanks

would you post it to ireland?

TheWhiteGibbon - Yes, posting to Ireland wouldn't be a problem.

This is a bargain.

I'm starting to wish I could have it. But I can't.

If i hadn't of put my deposit down on a custom build I'd of taken this straight away. I'm in agreement about the chromed mount. GLWS, in the unlikely event it its still here 28th Feb, drop me a message

So pretty.

Out of interest, what front rack is that? Looking for a new one.

Oh sad day, perfect size for me and absolute bargain, no funds.

Don't suppose you fancy holding it till april? Could pay a deposit...

hmm maybe I should buy it now and then sell it to you in April when hopefully my frame should be ready.

Works for me, if you're serious.

just don't go falling in love....

50% serious, am seeing the builder this weekend and will try and get an ETA out of him.

@hanuman - It's a Tubus Tara Lowrider. And it's for sale if you're interested?

I will take it, pm sent.

@hanuman - It's a Tubus Tara Lowrider. And it's for sale if you're interested?

Yep absolutely.

Sent you a PM.

Provisionally sold to Dale - thanks for all the other interest.