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For sale is something a bit different for those of you into older lightweight bikes.

This came to me as an attractive frame renovated at some point by Jensens of Croydon. Many cycle shops would often refurbish an old frame and use their own transfers which is the case here. Of particular interest is their renovation transfer on the seat tube. Jensens were one of the higher end frame builders of the 1950s and 60s and there is a good write up about them on the Classic Lightweights Site. I had no idea regards the origin of the frame but have since found it was a Holdsworthy Freddie Grubb, model unknown dating from the later part of the 1950's.

The Jensen transfer on the head tube was removed whilst I was checking for the filled in bolt holes and I have replaced it with a period correct Grubb transfer. I've also got a couple of Freddie Grubb transfers for the down tube but was going to keep the Jensen ones on the seat tube to preserve the frames history. The frame is 22.5" seat tube and top tube and has a rear drop out width of 126 mm. The original Stallard ends have apparently been replaced with Campag ones to provide this extra width and the frame number has been stamped on the BB shell - identical number on the forks steerer tube. The lilac paintwork is in good condition and there is a Tange head set with a nylon locking nut. Jensen or Grubb or even both - the choice is yours but it is a nice frame and would build back up into an attractive lightweight - Offered for £90. I'd rather have personal collection from RG6 - 5 minutes from S.Western Train station at Earley or for the price of my ticket and a cuppa I'll deliver to London Waterloo. I can only upload one picture at a time but I can send more on request.

Thanks for looking.

Shaun

I have this quite attractive lightweight frame that at some point has been renovated by Jensen Cycles of Croydon; quite a rarity in itself.
I'm halfway thinking of moving it on but am curious as to what it might be - I suspect it's a Holdsworth but would be grateful of any other thoughts. There is a four digit number 8103 stamped on the underneath of the BB shell at 12 o'clock ( from N/S to O/S of BB and directly under the join of the seat tube) and also on the steerer tube of the forks. The number seems a high one and likely rules out many of the smaller frame builders. Peering into the head tube I can see where filler has been used to plug two holes indicating it once had a metal type head badge. Otherwise fairly standard - Nervex lugs and rear drop out width of 126 mm which might rule out an earlier built frame. I can only upload one picture but if anyone would like more please ask and I can email them wherever.

Any help or ideas gratefully received, thanks.
Shaun

Cheers for that Joel and pleased to see it has gone to a good home; look forward to seeing the rebuild.

Shaun

Provisionally sold to jdmitch....

For any of you interested in a bit of good old fashioned steel I have here for sale an older frame built by F E Dunning of Church Street, Willesden. In the day his was one of many small workshops producing lightweight frames in London and I understand Dunnings ceased trading during the 1960's.

Going by the head clip I would say this was built during the 1940's or early 50's. Overall it is in good condition with a few minor paint chips. The attractive transfers are largely intact and could easily be touched up. I've only ever seen one other Dunning; details to be found on the Classic Lightweights site and on one or two other forums where the bike in question appears to have since had a change of owner. This could be built up into a very nice bike with some suitable period kit and would certainly be a fairly rare bird. It is only going because I have too many other projects on the blocks.

Vital statistics are: Seat tube 22.5 inches centre to top, Top tube is 22.25 inches centre to centre, Rear drop out width is 112 mm and the Front drop out width is 98 mm. I am not keen on packaging and posting this but for the price of my train ticket and a cuppa can deliver to London Waterloo. Collection from Earley - RG6, close to the Waterloo - Reading line station also welcome or can meet halfway. I can only upload one pic here at a time but anyone genuinely interested send me a pm with an email address and I'll send as many pics as you require.
A bargain at £125....

Thanks,
Shaun

He is Jim, text me your contact details to 07584 044161 or send me a pm and I can ask him to get in touch.
All the best
Shaun

Now sold.

Shaun

Now provisionally sold - to be confirmed later pm Thursday 15th Feb.

Thanks
Shaun

I have for sale a pretty rare Graham Tomlinson touring type frame which has had one previous caring owner.

Graham Tomlinson set up his own cycle shop back in the early 80's down in the West Country. His first name branded frames were built by Stan and Phil Pike who taught Graham the art of frame building. This is one of Graham's own builds and has his initials together with the frame number - 27, stamped on the bottom of the BB shell. Also stamped there is the customer's surname who kept it until his passing away recently.

This has all been verified to me by Graham Tomlinson who is a long time member of my cycle club and he recalls the frame would have been built during the early 1980's. I acquired this with the intention of converting it to a road racer but would rather leave it as is and sell on to someone who is more into touring type bikes than I am and use the proceeds for another bike project. The frame - Reynolds 531 tubing is in very good condition for its age and has the odd mark here and there which could easily be touched back in. Having stripped the frame I found I couldn't remove the BB with the tools I have so rather than mutilate it have left as is. The double chain set is a Thorn and the cantilever brakes come attached.

Size wise the seat tube is 22.25 inches c to t and the top tube is 22.75 inches c to c. The rear drop out width is a generous 130 mm. My technology only seems to permit one pic but pm me if you're genuinely interested and I'll send as many as you want. I'm really not keen on packaging this up so collection can be made from RG6 near South Western Trains Station at Earley or happy to deliver to London Waterloo for the price of my train ticket or meet anywhere within reasonable distance. Price is £120

That looks really nice....

I wondered if anyone here knows anything about the history, club colours etc of this former north London club?

There is a brief mention of them on another forum but otherwise little else, at least on the 'net.

With thanks
Shaun

Cheers for that Ken, I'll see if he can help.

Shaun

Has anyone by chance got one of these bikes or frames?

I'm seeking any decent pictures of the down tube script type transfers and also the one for the head and seat tubes.

I've been offered a frame but it's lacking the transfers so any help would be much appreciated.

Thanks
Shaun

...those transfers and the head badge in particular; absolutely beautiful artwork.

If anyone has an Uppadine Cycles bike with decent transfers I would be very grateful for pictures of the head tube badge with the dimensions.

I have an Uppadine Cycles (of Doncaster) road bike frame that I'm currently renovating - the down tube transfers are intact but there no head tube / seat tube ones. Lloyds Decals do stock the former though not the latter and will reproduce them if I can supply a good and clear quality working picture with dimensions. The Cycles UK forum has a photo of this ornate badge but I could do with a much better one or several if possible.

Any takers? Please get in touch if you can help.

With thanks
Shaun U

A few months ago I saw a conversation posted on the Retro Bike Forum about someone in France who could provide one off orders for cycling kit. It was very good both quality and price wise with the added bonus of avoiding the small order surcharges so often imposed by manufacturers.

In the Middlesex R.C I've been revising our kit turning the clock back to the 1960's when clubs were easily identified more by their colours as opposed to the more recent trend for black and weird looking graphics. The upshot is I ordered a jersey and pair of shorts from this French supplier, Desire Dupont - 100 Euros or £90 in real money and have to say I'm very pleased with them. I've attached a pic of the jersey which has the club name on the back. If anyone wants I can supply Desire's contact details.

Shaun_U

Thanks very much, I'll take a look at that ad.

Regards.
Shaun

Can anyone help please regards the sourcing of traditional black / amber wall 27 x 1 tyres or ones that are slightly narrower at a reasonable price?

Most of my older steel racer bikes are fitted with narrow 700's but one has 27's with 27 x 1.25 (or one and a quarter) tyres. These look to me clumsily wide and remind me of my mum's old Raleigh - Grundon - Sludgeworth sit and up and beg type bike with the chunky old tyres. These are obviously the most widely available size but I wondered if slimmer sized 27's are available anywhere.

With thanks
Shaun

Thread finally and totally closed;

Offer accepted from Nick.

Yours for a 100 and I'll throw the back one in for free subject to where you are etc.

I've just taken a load of pics for ebay so you'll need to be quick in getting back, thanks.

No takers, now going on ebay - Thread closed.

Final price drop before these go on ebay - £125.

Price reduction - now down to £150; they'd never look right on my Mal Rees...

Not in the way that vinyl stickers would be. These have the look of being screen printed on if that helps. I've had a look online regards these wheels which appear to be 1993 Ballistic Gold Hub types.

I have a pair of unwanted Zipp 440 wheels which may be of use to someone. These were passed onto me some years ago by a clubmate who had given up time trialling but I've never had a use for them and they've been dry stored indoors ever since.
The tyres are Italian Veloflen tubs that appear to be in good condition but I should point out that neither wheel is fitted with a valve.
The rear wheel is fitted with a Sachs LY98 freewheel 7 close ratio block and unlike the front wheel does not have the Q/R lever / spindle. Spokes on both wheels appear to be true and overall in good condition.
These wheels also come with a pair of clean Continental wheel covers.

I would like £200 for these. Not overly keen on posting them and collection from RG6 near Reading would be an option. For the cost of my train ticket I could deliver to London Waterloo or nearby.

If anyone needs more pics please ask in case I have probs uploading more than one or two.

Thanks for looking
Shaun_U