Not vintage or French Tourers/Campeurs, Trade/Porteurs, Audax/Randonneurs, Commuters/Town

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Very under rated frames imho.

That's really stylish .

I really like it too. Would quite happily find room for one in the shed. Especially in that condition.

 

[bagpuss]

Love the handle bars on the Raleigh .

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

1954 Holdsworth Cyclone, always had a soft spot for all Holdsworth bicycles.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

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[PeterPerfect]

Aesthetically yes but they went through a period of manufacturing frames with dodgy forks and that always put me off them.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Aesthetically yes but they went through a period of manufacturing frames with dodgy forks and that always put me off them.

The Holdsworth bikes up to the late 70s were ok as far as I know. Tell me more please.

 

[chickendrumsticks]

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As near to my ideal bike as possible. Those lined lugs! That box lining! Terrific kit! I'm swooning. Thanks for making an old(ish) man happy.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

As near to my ideal bike as possible. Those lined lugs! That box lining! Terrific kit! I'm swooning. Thanks for making an old(ish) man happy.

You are more than welcome mate, makes me feel the same way

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Cora. Made by the most famous builder you never heard of, Giuseppe Pela. He built for many including Eddy Merckx's 1970 Faemino bikes.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

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