1973 Speedwell Titanium

[gaucho753]

Hi. I posted some photos of this bike a few months ago in some other corners of the web. My apologies to those that are seeing this again. Knowing there are a lot of forum members from the UK, I figure some of you may enjoy seeing this classic British race bike. The bike was quite a wreck when I found it, but I'm proud to have brought it back to life. Enjoy!

 

[gaucho753]

And here are some before pics:

 

[gaucho753]

The frame itself needed to be sent out for repair as well. The frame had a small crack below the seat binder bolt. The seller did not disclose it at the time of purchase, but a failed repair attempt had been made. Acclaimed framebuilder Frank the Welder agreed to take on the repair. In order to reinforce the area, a sleeve was added to the seat tube and the seat binder area was re-built/welded to match the original. After return of the repaired frame, I cleaned up the file marks and sanded/polished the frame to bring back the original finish.

 

[gaucho753]

The Weyless pedals were badly scratched and deformed, but worth saving. I cut out some wood blocks to reshape the pedal cages and filed away the scratches. Then I sent the pedals out to be re-anodized:

 

[gaucho753]

Frame: 1973 Speedwell Titalite frame & fork
Serial number: PR 1273007 (7th bike made in December 1973)
Stem: 3TTT Regolabile
Bars: 3TTT Superleggera
Headset: Zeus (Competition?)
Front & Rear derailleurs: Suntour Cyclone (I have a replacement long cage waiting in the wings)
Shifters: Suntour Cyclone
Crankset: Dura-Ace GA-200
Freewheel: Regina G.S. Corsa (5 speed, 14-22)
Chain: Regina Superleggera (hollow pin)
BB: Dura-Ace GB-100
Pedals: Weyless
Brake levers: Dura-Ace M-140
Brake calipers: Galli
Seat post: Birmalux 26.0mm (27.2 Birmalux was orig. spec. reduced post diameter due to repair)
Saddle: Ideale 90 with alloy rails


Hubs: Campagnolo Record hi-flange
Rims: Fiamme red label
Spokes: Robergel Trois Etoiles double butted
Tires: Challenge Paris-Roubaix

Tape: Newbaums w/ Velox plugs
Cage: TA Specialites chromed
Straps: Ballila

 

[Spokesmann]

Great, patient work. Like it.

 

[Spokesmann]

Great, patient work. Like it.

 

[bduc61]

Re:

Lovely
Deserves the black crane rear mech :idea:

 

[john88]

what's rear mech please???

 

[bduc61]

what's rear mech please???

sorry should have written "rear derailleur "