1961 Holdsworth Cyclone

Glug

Devout Dirtbag
Hiya Folks,
Somebody on Accordionists.info just reminded me I used to use this forum a couple of years back when I rediscovered my interest in Holdsworths.
I've been mostly using Bikeforums.net which is mainly Americans, but they're fairly civilised and can almost speak English. But I really should report this here.

I've spent a couple of years looking for a Whirlwind (fat chance) or a (fishtail lug) Cyclone in need of repair, and hence at a reasonable price.
Start of this year I finally found one: 1961 Cyclone for £127.

As delivered (March 2023)
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I've now done a full rebuild and just completed 250 miles on it and it's damn fine.
Full details are here: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1278777-1961-holdsworth-cyclone-build.html?ispreloading=1
but here's a few images ...

Fishtail Lugs:
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Finished in September (Richmond Park back when it was sunny for a day):
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If anybody needs details just ask.
I'm mainly waiting for the sun to come out.
 
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