Hi ! What is this bates bike??? Im new to the site. I thought this might be the right place to get some advice.

[bagpuss]

Have a good look on the rear drop outs . Mine has it's frame number located there .

https://flic.kr/p/d4q8tb

These frame came mainly with forward facing drop outs as below .

https://flic.kr/p/5uekRy

https://flic.kr/p/P64dwj

 

[TREK]

Just jumping in here as I have a 1932 Bates track bike,

 

[3wheeler7]

Just jumping in here as I have a 1932 Bates track bike,

According to Classic Lightweights the cantiflex tubing and daidrant forks were introduced in late 1935, so 1932 might be a little early for you bike.
https://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/classic_builders/bates-cycles/

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

According to Classic Lightweights the cantiflex tubing and daidrant forks were introduced in late 1935, so 1932 might be a little early for you bike.
https://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/classic_builders/bates-cycles/

I did wonder.