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This may be a shot in the dark but does anyone remember AKD Cycles of Morden, Surrey? I am looking for one of these lightweight / racing bike frames that were built by the AKD owner Fred Domasalla. Until the late 1960's he ran two cycle shops in the area, one opposite St Helier Station and the other in Rose Hill.
Fred had been involved for some years in the local club scene and was president of the Grove Manor CC, Sutton until it folded in 1962. I have seen one of these frames and will try and upload a picture of the head tube transfer, very similar to that used by Carpenter Cycles. The frame number on this example would indicate that some 90 odd frames had been built by 1964 so hopefully there are still some out there.

Sent Walkmanman a pm.

Looks like I've now got a wheel lined up, thanks everyone for your help and interest.
Shaun

Thanks Chaps, appreciate the contact and offers of help.
Really need something that's alloy to match the front wheel I do have and is in good nick. But if nothing else comes along perhaps I can come back to you.
Shaun

This might be a bold call but maybe someone can help who is into older bikes.

I'm restoring a 1940s / 50s racing bike frame (Ted Fry of Feltham) back to road use but need a suitable 27 inch rear wheel to fit the narrow dropout width of 115mm. The wheel needs to be alloy, have a large flange hub and be able to take a four speed freewheel block, narrower than the usual run of the mill stuff.

Thanks,
Shaun

Still looking - Ebay, Retro Bike, Facebook Forums - Carltons seem ten a penny but are Pro frames this rare?

Nice one - yes it is.

Thanks, know what you mean. It's tempting to do that but I think I'd always feel I should have tried harder to find a Pro frame but never say never. Have tried twice to upload a picture but no joy.

...thanks very much for that, it's almost what I'm after but not quite - the Professional frame has chromed ends - I'll have another go at uploading a picture, didn't work last time.

No big deal, people place contact numbers on ads all over.

**I am casting around for a Carlton Pro frame with chrome rear ends, forks and head tube lugs, wondered if anyone can help.

I'm looking to recreate one these racing team lagoon blue beauties that I admired as a teenager in the late 1960s but could never afford to buy. First step is to find a suitably sized frame and then source the various parts for a complete rebuild. Any help would be appreciated. Picture of one hopefully uploaded.
With thanks,
Shaun
07584 044161
Reading, Berkshire

Another two days and this will be advertised elsewhere....

Unreserved, please read the size measurements before getting in touch - any takers for this bargain beauty? Easier to contact me on mobile number.

...no pictures of the frame built up.

Provisionally reserved for Olli...

For sale is a nice original Emperor Sports frame in a pleasant shade of red. I believe it dates from the 1980's or early 90's with a frame number on the underneath of the BB as EMP 1994. Earlier examples were dated year wise from the first two digits.

Much has been written about this marque which I won't further bore readers with but were good quality frames built by Mick Coward in Sutton.

Vital statistics are: rear dropout 128 mm, front 98mm and the frame size is 22.5" seat post and ditto top tube. There are down tube braze ons for Campagnolo shifters and Campag rear dropouts for a rear derailleur. Overall the frame is in good condition though at some point the top tube has in parts been retouched in red paint as have a few smaller areas, a good clean and wipe down would go a long way. The decals are in good condition bar the nearside down tube example which is worn - replacements are readily available from lloyds Decals. I can only upload one picture at a time so if you want anymore please ask. Bargain price of £90 with collection from RG6 close to Earley Railway Station on the Waterloo - Reading line. This could provide the basis for a decent project and make a very attractive lightweight racer.

Shaun
07584 044161

Thanks very much for that, not heard of them but will check it out. Any more suggestions might be handy just in case.

Best,
Shaun

Does anyone know of or can recommend a manufacturer of jerseys who can provide one off's or a small number of jerseys to a specified design without incurring small order surcharges etc?

With thanks,
Shaun

Thread closed, now advertised on Ebay at a higher price.

Still available - weekend only before it goes on Ebay. No more shy and retiring dibbers please, someone must surely want this - Campagnolo headset included. Other parts such as the Campag gears / mechs & shifters / Modolo brakes / Mavic bars could also be available at extra cost. No pms, just give me a call on 07584 044161.

Shaun

It is or was a pure 70's bike - bought it complete though it did have sprints. The chainset is being kept for the next one..

Sold - pending viewing on Monday 30th by Ectoplasmosis.

I meant to say, the asking price is £65...

For anyone who appreciates something a bit rare or unusual. I'm looking to move on this frame which at some point was renovated by Stan Saunders who had a shop in Anerley Road, Penge. The attached picture - hopefully uploaded... shows the bike as originally acquired fitted with some very nondescript parts, now stripped but retaining the headset.

The frame has since been cleaned up and looks quite attractive with some nice and certainly unusual transfers. I suspect it was originally a Raleigh. I think I still have the chainset, bottom bracket and handlebars / stem which can be thrown in for free. Size wise it has a 22" centre to top seat tube and 23" centre to centre top tube. Any takers for a small piece of London's cycling history? Collection from RG6 near to Earley Station, last stop before Reading on S W Trains from Waterloo.

Any interest please pm or give me call, 07584 044161

Shaun

Trying to upload - not very successfully, bear with me.

Looking to recoup some money for the next project; my 1972 Allin is for sale - FRAME ONLY - picture attached taken before it was dismantled.

This bright, eye catching example has the frame number 2176 and was resprayed by De Vers of Streatham in 1979 for its original owner who lived in South Norwood. It did very little mileage thereafter until I bought it some three years ago and have since clocked up several hundred very smooth and enjoyable miles. Although stripped of parts the head set is included in the sale. One or two other parts could be made available at extra cost.

The vital statistics are 21.75 inches centre to top ( Seat tube) and ditto c to c top tube. This is a collection job only from RG6 which is close to Earley Station - last stop before Reading on S W Trains. Bargain price - £125. Any interest send a pm or drop me a line, 07584 044161.

Shaun