1950s Reynolds 531 double-butted Frame and Forks. 23in c-t.
This is NOT an RO Harrison but it is still a very nice example of a hand-built 1950s frame. The maker is a mystery.
The lugs are English made (probably by Haden) and of a style popular in the early to mid 1950s. I have a 1953 Ernie Clements using identical lugs.
Frame tubing is 531 double butted and the seatpin size is 27.2mm. The most unusual feature is the hand-made semi-wraparound top-eyes for the seat stays, a style that I have not seen before.
Rear dropouts are forged Cyclo Benelux, with no gear hanger, but a separate hanger can be used of course. Front fork dropouts have extended ends - possibly made by Stallard.
The paintwork is a bit shabby and has a crackled surface. Probably the lacquer coat has reacted with the base coat, but it gives a not unattractive aged effect with plenty of character.
Would build up into a very nice fixed-gear machine.
Looking for £85 for this. Postage extra or collect from South Oxfordshire (Henley) or North Pennines (Alston).
This is NOT an RO Harrison but it is still a very nice example of a hand-built 1950s frame. The maker is a mystery.
The lugs are English made (probably by Haden) and of a style popular in the early to mid 1950s. I have a 1953 Ernie Clements using identical lugs.
Frame tubing is 531 double butted and the seatpin size is 27.2mm. The most unusual feature is the hand-made semi-wraparound top-eyes for the seat stays, a style that I have not seen before.
Rear dropouts are forged Cyclo Benelux, with no gear hanger, but a separate hanger can be used of course. Front fork dropouts have extended ends - possibly made by Stallard.
The paintwork is a bit shabby and has a crackled surface. Probably the lacquer coat has reacted with the base coat, but it gives a not unattractive aged effect with plenty of character.
Would build up into a very nice fixed-gear machine.
Looking for £85 for this. Postage extra or collect from South Oxfordshire (Henley) or North Pennines (Alston).