Old Ned
Old School Grand Master
After knowing about this being available for a few weeks I finally managed to acquire it a couple of days ago. It is a 1958 Pennine (Bradford) frame built for its original previous owner who, going by the components currently fitted, must have had it renovated in the early 80's. Unfortunately, in doing so, the original early style Pennine 'script' name and original 531 transfers have been lost so the 531 transfer is the 'respray' version. Also, the original 'Benelux' rear dropouts have had the 'hanger' section cut off to allow a more modern mech to be fitted. The Benelux one was curved outwards and not in-line with the face of the wheel slot which makes fitting parallelogram gears slightly awkward.
Pennine Cycles (still in Bradford ) have suggested I take it to the shop as they will probably be able to give me some more info once their frame builder (who probably built this over 50 years ago!) has seen it.
My intention is to source some late 50's/early '60's components such as a Benelux Mk 7 'spring' rear gear (or a Super Sixty or P2 parallelogram one), a Cyclo rod front changer, steel double chainset (Williams, Stronglight etc.), GB bars and stem, leather saddle (been promised an unused Brooks Professional) and possibly some 27" HP's.
There is a single Benelux gear lever DT boss fitted and I know where I can get the proper Benelux lever.
I will then probably sell on the current fittings.
Current spec is -
Frame: 23" 531 with 22" top tube and 41" wheelbase. Probably 72 parallel angles. Frame number 3374.
Fork: 531 - large rake! Lamp bracket boss.
Headset: Tange Levin - to modern really
Stem: 3T
Handlebar:3T
Bar Tape:Benotto
Brake Levers/Brifters:Weinmann with QR and knackered hoods!
Brake Calipers:Weinmann 730
Brake Pads:Weinmann
Shifters: Campag '70's/80's Gran Sport band on.
Front Derailleur:Suntour VX
Rear Derailleur:Suntour VX
Cranks:SR Custom
Chainrings:52/42
Pedals:KK Quill, Christophe clips and straps.
Rims:Mavic Montlhery
Hubs:Maillard LF
Hub Skewers:Maillard
Nipples:Yes!
Spokes:Yes! Rusty 'rustless' type
Tyres:Wolber Junior tubulars - still usable after 25 years plus!
Saddle:Milremo (made by Arius)
Seatpost:Standard alloy
Pennine Cycles (still in Bradford ) have suggested I take it to the shop as they will probably be able to give me some more info once their frame builder (who probably built this over 50 years ago!) has seen it.
My intention is to source some late 50's/early '60's components such as a Benelux Mk 7 'spring' rear gear (or a Super Sixty or P2 parallelogram one), a Cyclo rod front changer, steel double chainset (Williams, Stronglight etc.), GB bars and stem, leather saddle (been promised an unused Brooks Professional) and possibly some 27" HP's.
There is a single Benelux gear lever DT boss fitted and I know where I can get the proper Benelux lever.
I will then probably sell on the current fittings.
Current spec is -
Frame: 23" 531 with 22" top tube and 41" wheelbase. Probably 72 parallel angles. Frame number 3374.
Fork: 531 - large rake! Lamp bracket boss.
Headset: Tange Levin - to modern really
Stem: 3T
Handlebar:3T
Bar Tape:Benotto
Brake Levers/Brifters:Weinmann with QR and knackered hoods!
Brake Calipers:Weinmann 730
Brake Pads:Weinmann
Shifters: Campag '70's/80's Gran Sport band on.
Front Derailleur:Suntour VX
Rear Derailleur:Suntour VX
Cranks:SR Custom
Chainrings:52/42
Pedals:KK Quill, Christophe clips and straps.
Rims:Mavic Montlhery
Hubs:Maillard LF
Hub Skewers:Maillard
Nipples:Yes!
Spokes:Yes! Rusty 'rustless' type
Tyres:Wolber Junior tubulars - still usable after 25 years plus!
Saddle:Milremo (made by Arius)
Seatpost:Standard alloy