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Yeah, big head tube. Possibly one for the 6ft+ afficianado.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156390571585?_nkw=531&itmmeta=01J71HBEQSJSBW297WQJREXE6F&hash=item24699abe41:g:SDgAAOSwI8dm2C2B&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAAwHoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKlMNyj9Ua%2F6diV3ZDgxuMRQQdYQ%2FyyHF3XQqgDcwIjAlEJNEXqR13NS1giCvZJl7iTBLXWVwVGuJZj7OPNUV39XP1pGdJER3CM9%2BTl2bG%2F6XMAeY0Gl29UC4z7...

A Geoff Wiles frame was considered the nuts when I were a teenager (late 80s). In north Kent lots of club riders had a Wiles. A kid I was a 6th form college with worked in the shop as a Saturday boy. Geoff Wiles cycles used to be in Cuxton Rd, Strood (Medway). Have a look at this thread...

Sorry, no idea. Maybe google for some geometry tables from both and compare?

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/176542054871?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=OrkUSTBaSDu&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY £90 with 2 days to go. Mostly OEM parts by the looks.

If this is your thing then £80 seems ok. https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/3693991000812554/

Really pleased you got a result here @fiveSixteenths - lot of work but you have a functioning Roberts ( or two :) ).

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145951791780?_nkw=dawes+imperial&itmmeta=01J5AR9XFYCMDPVGPGX7ZNPKK0&hash=item21fb679aa4:g:LzsAAOSwNzJmvOMf&itmprp=enc%3AAQAJAAAA0HoV3kP08IDx%2BKZ9MfhVJKmvoOpgAXQXMKUPMmNV9kT2o3dPxDAoA0WpgjQqpy5eHwkqWvVw14st7k9K1nhWHFzXcY6B0WuzUqhoBaX2xoDORi9Mv8FQ4wAHLfeTnISxm6BTohum2Sa1...

What about a Pedersen? Designed from the ground up for the bad of back. I've never ridden one on real hills mind, but on rolling roads I found it a chilled experience...

Was on my hols a few years ago camping in Rillé and drove past the Cyfac factory by complete accident. Stopped and did a doubletake at the anonymous and unimpressive building inbetwen two small towns that has produced so many innovations and frames for big name racers.

My Triathlon with 501 is showing as 26.2 if that helps (OEM Stronglight fluted seatpost). Same era as your Ventoux.

Yes, that sleeve/locator part seems to crack on arabseque 600 rear mechs. I filled the crack on mine with superglue many miles ago - still going. An early design mis step on Shimanos climb of the tech ladder. Where did you source the replacement? Or did you make it yourself?

Its a lovely bike. It would be a crime to shotblast it (and would possibly perforate such thin tubing anyway). A re-chrome on the fork would be the same or greater than you're looking to recoup. GLWS :)

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/305699432407?itmmeta=01J49KCKFAQ3MZR0452P0S109A&hash=item472d1b27d7:g:sx8AAOSwwy1mp-ba Yes these are common as but not in this condition and orginality. Doesn't look like its seen much action and £150 BIN is pretty decent considering some of the double yoker prices...

https://www.the-saleroom.com/en-gb/auction-catalogues/ryedale-auctioneers/catalogue-id-srrye10409/lot-253d7b30-9c82-4d6b-be10-b1b901039aab?queryId=a7da0e16d033c55b27284b40525eaf7c Says 40's but not sure about that. Interesting and just about salvageable.

If you really want nice... https://www.hubjub.co.uk/kinlin-t10-alloy-rim-27-x-1-14-630-2891-p.asp and https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/hubs-other/zenith-classic-quick-release-hub-set-100-126-mm-oln-silver-32h/ And see your local wheelbuilder. Even better give this bloke a shout and get him to...

I can picture the owner removing that mech from its packing once a year and sniffing it before gingerly returning it. "Not yet, my pretty one"

Get to a bike jumble if you can. I have bought great wheels on these here forums and also some ok wheels for not much dough. Plenty of good lightweight wheels out there but they'll be 40 or 50 years old now so be discerning. Or as above, get new wheels built onto retro looking hubs.

:) Been runninjg a set for a decade now on a commuter bike in all weathers, still haven't needed new bearings. They are good hubs, otherwise Harry Rowland wouldnt touch them.

Within limits you'll be able to change the front rings but not by much going down. Depends on the chainset. What is it? A 130BCD Shimano chainset can only go down to a 38T smaller chainring. If its Campagnolo and 144BCD then 42T is your smallest. (41T is possible but they are like unicorns). If...