Hi all,
Sorry to have my first post be a FS one but also I'm not really involved in the retro- (or otherwise) biking scene any more and wouldn't have much to add elsewhere.
If this is taboo, let me know and I'll take the ad down.
As many of you may have noticed, this frame-set was recently up for sale on ebay.
It had a fair few offers but unfortunately, due in part to the 10% ebay would take in fees, none quite close enough to the final figure I was looking for.
All parts have already been packaged (bubble-wrap and then pipe insulation foam tubing) and a heavy-duty cardboard bike box (used) has been set aside for final packing.
I would recommend collection though, given the value although I'm happy for the buyer to arrange delivery at their cost if personal collection isn't possible.
Below is the description that was on ebay but if you need to know anything else, just post below or PM.
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This frame (plus straight-blade forks and stem) was custom built for me (approx 6'1" height, 33" inseam) in 1992 (frame stamped "920205").
I traveled to Chas' workshop in Croydon (in December 1991) to be personally measured up by the great man himself and to discuss details.
The design ended up as per standard for this model -- i.e. a stunning, fillet brazed combination of various top-of-the-line Steel tubing from Reynolds (753, with some 531 used for the Forks ) and Columbus (Nivacrom Max OR).
Only the dimensions were customised, to fit.
It was completed several months later, at a cost of around £1350 (IIRC) and has since spent the majority of its life in an insulated loft, generally untouched.
While these frames were rare enough in themselves, with annual production barely reaching double digits, this one is even more so as it has never been used.
It hasn't even had components fitted to it apart from (very briefly - a matter of minutes) a Wheelset, to check the 'built size'.
Structurally then, it is in the expected 'perfect' condition.
The original powder-coat paintwork has picked up a few chips (see photos, where I have tried to capture most of them), from being handled/moved over the years but apart from these, it's basically as new.
Also included is an unused Ti Stem Bolt purchased at the same time and a couple of the original Aluminium stem wedges (one of which was ground down slightly by Chas for a better fit. The other is stock/untouched.)
The only thing missing, as far as I can recall, is the original stem cap, which was just a low-cost generic one and is easily replaced.
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Specifications:
Ultra stiff Columbus Max OR main frame
Composite rear stays:
Extra stiff 4130 horseshoe to minimize brake flex
Silver soldered Reynolds 753 stays
Columbus SL monostay
Massive clearances to eliminate mud build up
Forkplay segmented fork:
Reynolds 531 Crown and Steerer
Reynolds 753 Legs
White powder-coat base, finished in D.O.G.S.B.O.L.X team colours
Custom Roberts stem built individually to suit each frame
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NOW SOLD
