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Re: Norman Roberts Sad news. I have two Walvales handmade for me by your grandfather in the 1980s. They are in perfect condition but I can't sell them, too much sentimental value. They were well raced. One is full Camapg Super Record, 531 competion frame, hand cut lugs, chrome forks and rear...

Re: Thanks, I will go and check these out this week.

Thanks for the responses. I have been told not to hang carbon frames though. Does anyone know of an inline rack where you can clamp the forks ? I have seen these roof mounted but not on a tow bar. Thanks

Hi, I am a new to this forum and need some help. I am looking for a tow bar mounted bike rack to carry 3 good carbon framed bikes. I am considering a Thule 929 G6 but am worried about clamping the frame. Happy to clamp the seat posts. Any advice would be welcome as I cannot find anything online...

I have asked him the same question, will post when he has measured it properly. Thanks

Re: Indeed, that will certainly have to go....

Can anyone help me with the year and model for this Pinarello please ? My brother in law inherited it and it is genuine. He wants to rebuild it with the correct Campag groupset but I am struggling to get the date right and the model. Don't think it is a Montello because of the chainstay bridge...

Re: I have two Walvales that were made for me in the 80s that I have restored. The shop was in Walton Vale in Liverpool (hence the name) and the builder was Norman Roberts. They were popular with club cyclists in Merseyside but were all handmade in the back of the shop. I used to go and watch...

I do indeed. Thanks for the info, very helpful

Thanks Shaun, can you tell me what IIRC and BCD means please ? Thanks

I wonder if you guys can help with a few questions. I have a couple of early/mid 80's bikes I am restoring. Both Campag Super Record 1980's 52/42 front and 12 or 13 up to 21 max on the back. 5,6 & 7 speed, classic 80's Maillard, Regina etc. As I am a bit older than I was, I was wondering about...

Help needed again please ! I have restored a couple of 1980s classics with the usual Campag Super Record brakes but the pads and shoes have had it. Any ideas for brake blocks and shoes that look half decent ? They have Mavic GP4 rims so cannot be too long or they catch the tyre. Same question...

Finally, after 6 weeks with the seat tube full of plus gas, a lump hammer and two helpers the 32 year old seat post is out. Frame is intact! Merry Xmas :xmas-wink:

There is a genuine Walvale that has been properly restored by the original paint shop etc on eBay now. Late 80's and really well done. Well worth a look, nice job.

Hi, no I don't plan to sell the other one thanks. I am restoring that one now. Barring a currently seized seat post it is also immaculate. Good luck in your hunt.

Camapghunter - original 1983 531c Walvale Here goes... This is my 1983 Walvale 531C that was hand built for me by Norman Roberts in Liverpool. Everything is original Campagnolo Super or Nuovo Record, Mavic Rims, Cinelli bars and stem, Chrstophe clips, Binda straps (tyres, tape and cables are...

My other one is a 22 inch frame I had made for me before the one in the pictures. I won't sell then but will post on here if I see any that come up. Hope you find one.

Yes indeed, under a tenner including postage. Thanks again.

Thanks, just ordered a tan pair from SJS as you suggested. Big help.

Ok, thanks, will try that.