Lightest Steel Frame?

Just going to mention my new project: 1953 Holdsworth Whirlwind

23", frame 1940g, forks 775g but missing everything including a lot of the paint
Pretty good for 1953, and the lightest of my frames.

DS.1.jpg
 
This is my Marotias, Spanish artisan builder who produced frames for Delgado, Luis Ocana, time trial frames for Indurain and notably Eddy Merckx. When the entire Molteni team were riding Kessels Colnagos, Merckx rode a Marotias. Always sceptical of Colnago frames he would often ride artisan builds painted up as 'Colnago'. He was/is famous for the fine point wrapover stays and minimalist braze ons/lines. Always simple paint finishes.

This is a 753 from Jose, the son, who is still producing top end frames in the east of Spain. 1660gr, but once all the bits are off it (seat pin bolt, rear adjusters, cable guide) under 1600. Lightest frame I've ever owned 😀
 

Attachments

  • IMG_20241114_34527.jpg
    IMG_20241114_34527.jpg
    63.4 KB · Views: 5
  • IMG_20241114_35993.jpg
    IMG_20241114_35993.jpg
    31.5 KB · Views: 4
  • IMG_20241114_39978.jpg
    IMG_20241114_39978.jpg
    40 KB · Views: 4
  • IMG_20241114_37867.jpg
    IMG_20241114_37867.jpg
    35.9 KB · Views: 6
  • IMG_20241114_162052.jpg
    IMG_20241114_162052.jpg
    30.9 KB · Views: 7
Last edited:
I love those Whirlwinds, if I can find one in my size definitely a winter project!
This one was advertised as flamboyant magenta, turns out it's actually cromovelato magenta.
I just love the colour, but a bit tricky to repaint.
 
Back
Top