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Cool! Probably a tourer then. Side on pic, the b/b doesn't look so high. Nice bike whatever it is
Yeah - compared side by side with my '82 Raleigh Gran Sport and bb looked to be a similar height.Cool! Probably a tourer then. Side on pic, the b/b doesn't look so high. Nice bike whatever it is
I disagree. 80s Holdsworth Special is just like this, (lugs apart) using the same fork crown and bb shell. I don't think those 'pantographed' top-eyes were in evidence on British frames before the '80s, or at least the late '70s?But then it wouldn't have down tube lever bosses, it would have cable stops.
I reckon it's older than 80s from the lug type, long dropouts and over bracket cables. Maybe had an 80s repaint if that's 80s colour and transfers
I think that's the receipt from the '92 built frame (he mentions having a second frame built in 92 for his missus in the writeup). The '81 bike in that article has the same frame colour and font as my bike but much more plain lugs.....but has the same canti brakes. No mention of its frame number unfortunately.Is the frame number any clearer on the fork steerer?
There is a F902287 frame number from 1982 http://www.mcmullon.com/icollect/bicycle/eg_bates/eg_bates_19_frame_receit.jpg
Good idea......Second thought of the day - which is far too many for a Friday. You could try contacting the Veteran Cycle Club to find out if there is an EG Bates marque enthusiast. Or find someone with VCC access to check for you. Is Peachy the Claud Butler marque enthusiast?
This is my 82 Mistral with over BB guides and long dropouts which are ideal for mudguards or fatter tyres. Originally built for 27inch wheels but now running with 700c for better tyre options up to 40mm. The bottom bracket height is quite high at 185mm which is handy when riding off road on heavily rutted tracks...I disagree. 80s Holdsworth Special is just like this, (lugs apart) using the same fork crown and bb shell. I don't think those 'pantographed' top-eyes were in evidence on British frames before the '80s, or at least the late '70s?