Sold Lovely restoration of 23"1981 Holdsworth Special - £450

[JimW]

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Frame – Holdsworth “Special” 1981. 23”, Reynolds D/B 531 tubing, 73o angles. mudguard lugs and clearances. Frame no. 036255. Resprayed Flamboyant red with contrasting white panels, but colours and genuine decals as on original.
Rebuilt using Campagnolo Nuovo Record “new old stock” or top quality new components as close as possible to original specification or better
Gears – 12sp (6 x 2) Campagnolo Nuovo Record with Record gear levers on down tube.
Chainset (new) – double, 48-36, perforated and engraved “Holdsworth”, 175mm cranks
Pedals – (used) MKS Sylvan with toe clips and Christophe straps.
Wheels- Campagnolo Nuovo record hubs on 700c Mavic Open Pro rims new Continental grand prix 4 seasons 23mm tyres. 6 speed (screw mount) freewheel, 13-24.
Brakes – Shimano R650 (silver) dual pivot side pull callipers with Dia-Compe Gran Compe perforated levers, natural rubber hoods.
Hanlebars/ Stem- Nitto engraved drops on Nitto Dynamic 100mm quill stem (silver)
Seat pin / saddle – Nitto (silver) “65” with Fizik Aliante gamma black saddle
(Currently fitted with new SKS narrow section mudguards in silver)
Comments – I have owned this frame since its purchase second hand as a complete bike in the mid 1980s, and decided to restore it a few years ago. The frame has been superbly refurbished by Argos Racing Cycles in flamboyant red with white panels as originally available from new and using authentic decals (see illustration on copy 1981 catalogue below.)
After 35 years, the original components were in poor condition and all have been replaced, mostly using either new or unused “new old stock”. I decided on modern equivalents for the brakes (these are Shimano calipers in a high shine silver anodised finish) as these have a similar appearance to the Universal 77s as fitted originally, but the dual pivot mechanism is far more powerful, and replacement pads are easily available
£450 or reasonable offer. This is well below cost of restoration/parts but I need the space. Collection only, from Cardiff




£450 or reasonable offer - now

 

[Foreigner]

Great bike in lovely condition. GLWS

 

[Chopper the ex Copper]

That caught my eye and had me reaching for my wallet, until I realised its way too small for me.

Lovely machine, hope it goes to a good home.

 

[foz]

That is lovely! I really like the colour! GLWS

 

[hainmit]

It's very nice!, can i buy it?

 

[JimW]

It's very nice!, can i buy it?

Sorry Hainmit, It's sold (see title to thread). Hope you find another that takes your fancy.