Lotussiddharta
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Could this be a holdsworth? It's a mixte I bought online in the Philippines.. in one bike forum, a Holdsworth owner mentioned that he has PDS 7272 serial number
Could this be a holdsworth? It's a mixte I bought online in the Philippines.. in one bike forum, a Holdsworth owner mentioned that he has PDS 7272 serial number
Update...Hi all,
Looking for help identifying my late grandfather's old Holdsworth please.
Serial number (stamped on rear drop-out):
C1178
From what I've found on Norman Kilgariff's website, the bike could be a Cyclone from late 50's to early 60's, but the serial number doesn't seem to confirm that.
It has NERVEX and some information on the BB so that should confirm the Nervex lug design and help with ID
Any help would be much appreciated!
Still not measured the frame but interestingly have non matching fork and frame numbers..... But it's also only a 3 digit serial.....also had an extra mod with the braze on hanger. Some other details for reference. Now the frame is stripped will measure. Will use dodgy top tube as reference. Any recommendations for frame repairs. I have approached Ellis-BriggsNo problems on the measuring, design engineer by trade, no phone app in sight....
Will have to do this when I go over to visit. Which as I live on the outskirts of Bedford may be a little way off.
Thanks for all the input.
David
Yikes, that wrinkled downtube looks pretty terminalStill not measured the frame but interestingly have non matching fork and frame numbers..... But it's also only a 3 digit serial.....also had an extra mod with the braze on hanger. Some other details for reference. Now the frame is stripped will measure. Will use dodgy top tube as reference. Any recommendations for frame repairs. I have approached Ellis-BriggsView attachment 751683View attachment 751684View attachment 751685View attachment 751686View attachment 751687View attachment 751688View attachment 751689
Yes, that's the worst tube, but it needs a top tube too... So I have to decide if it's worth it, for sentimental rather than financial reward.Yikes, that wrinkled downtube looks pretty terminal