Philoldsmobile
Dirt Disciple
Hi all,
I have just purchased a witcomb frame, and while everything seems legitimate, the drop outs are pressed rather than forged. Did witcomb use these drop outs at all? The legwork and seat stays seem to match some late 70's and early 80's witcomb bikes, and the witcomb transfer (not decal) looks original, the paint also looks original. I'll investigate the year when I get home tonight, I'm basing the production date on the style of Reynolds 531 decal on the sest tube. From what I can see witcomb didn't always use model names as bikes were made to order, and often to measure, is this correct? The frame appears nicely made.
I have just purchased a witcomb frame, and while everything seems legitimate, the drop outs are pressed rather than forged. Did witcomb use these drop outs at all? The legwork and seat stays seem to match some late 70's and early 80's witcomb bikes, and the witcomb transfer (not decal) looks original, the paint also looks original. I'll investigate the year when I get home tonight, I'm basing the production date on the style of Reynolds 531 decal on the sest tube. From what I can see witcomb didn't always use model names as bikes were made to order, and often to measure, is this correct? The frame appears nicely made.