Recent content by Boston49r

I bought it from Chalky as frame only, it had never been built up previously. I cannot recall the exact timeline, but it was after Henry's shop had closed as Mick was at Freewheel at this point. The shop closed in September 1988 and he had been at Freewheel for a while so I think it would be 89...

John's number is L873 so would be 3rd frame built in 1987, which rings true with when he received it.

Sorry, not sure. Might be Lloyd, or Lightweight maybe, I'll ask John for the number on his frame and see if that gives any clue.

😀 happy to have contributed ! Now have some pics from John. He says Chalky got the initials engraved on the fork crown by Barry who used to do all the engraving on the Clarion trophies.

Legend. I have an album of photos taken by him in nearly all the time trials I rode back then.

Thanks, that's great to hear, hope the restoration goes well !

Yes memories for me too, I spent many Saturdays in the workshop during the 60s and early 70s, drinking tea and drooling over kit I couldn't afford! Rob, I am guessing you are related to 'Nickel'?

Henry and Chalky in the workshop, this photo appeared in the Nottingham Evening Post when Henry was about to retire.

🙂 will do, might be a while though! John is going to get some pics for me over the weekend so will try and post next week

I know of another three, my neighbour has one. I'll see if I can get a photo. He had Chalky cut his initials into the fork crown. Nice touch but limits your market if you want to sell it on🙂

Hello Jesper, the frame you have belonged to me until couple of months back when I sold it as part of a job lot of frames along with the pale blue track frame. After 60 years of accumulating cycling stuff I have decided to actually have an extensive cull! I purchased your frame from Chalky after...