Lo-Pro Identification

[conquistador]

Hello roadies,

First post Need help with identification of a frame. RETALLICK Lo-Pro TT frame, Columbus Acciaio Speciale decal, Cinelli stickers, Suntour dropouts, Gipiemme brake bridge, (What looks original) Omas Headset. Good quality build, Seat and chain stays are tapered to aerodynamic profile. Paint looks like professional job not in-house. No makers mark or flourishes anywhere. Andrew Hague seat bolt, quite a rare and distinctive choice which implies British built?

Frame number is on BB shell " J G R 135 - 87 " Guessing from the spec that the "87" is the year and 135 is the frame number, so low volume custom frame builder, possibly J.G.Retallick ? Can't find anything online, the decals look original and can't be a one off as the head tube sticker is a logo that matches the type on the other tubes.

 

[Diamant_Don]

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Hi,

Sorry, I can't help with identification etc, but that's a gorgeous bike you have there!

Do you have the back wheel, seat post/saddle etc to complete the build - and if so, let's see more photos.

 

[Mike Muz]

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Hi,

Sorry, I can't help with identification etc, but that's a gorgeous bike you have there!

Do you have the back wheel, seat post/saddle etc to complete the build - and if so, let's see more photos.

+ 1

The seat tube looks very laid back in the photo . may be an optical illusion though

Mike

 

[Diamant_Don]

The seat tube looks very laid back in the photo . may be an optical illusion though

Yup. Be good to see that seat tube angle with the larger rear wheel in place, Mike.

 

[Mike Muz]

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Yes I'd guessed it was a 650 .
Lovely colour

Mike

 

[Old Ned]

I remember this brand advertised in Cycling magazine in the 80's and 90's. I think it was from the west London area as I'm sure there was a rider in Hounslow and District Wheelers with this name (Ken R.?). Not sure if there's any connection but it could be the case.

 

[conquistador]

Thank you, the plot thickens...