Recent content by chrisberty

Re: I've had a response. Briggs has confirmed that it is indeed one of theirs, a 50s Superbe model to be exact. They are going to check the number against their records tomorrow and get back to me with any further details they might have. Just out of interest, this bike will be going in my...

Re: Ellis Briggs seems to be the most likely builder. The frame number locations match, and they're all 4 digit numbers apparently. Luckily the shop still exists and according to the website they have all their past records of frame numbers. I'll try giving them a call tomorrow see if they can...

Re: Also sorry, I'm in Lancashire near Preston

Re: There appears to be no head badge holes. The frame number is indeed stamped on the back of the fork steerer as well as the BB shell

Re: It's a 27.2mm post - possibly Reynolds? And the dropouts are not stamped at all

Hello one and all. Ive recently purchased this beauty from a local auction house. Recognised the Nervex lugs straight away, had a bid and ended up with it at a more than reasonable price. It was originally all chrome plated, that plating is now peeling off, taking the horrible gold paint that...

Re: Thanks very much for that. The lettering is so hard to read I could only really make out Russell. But yes it's got a name to it now

Re: That's exactly how it looks yes. Couldn't find any information on it at all on the web

Hi all. Ive recently purchased this frameset and was just wondering if anyone could shed any light on what it might be. Its a Reynolds 531 frame, in what appears to be original flamboyant blue. The fork is original to the frame, although has been overpainted in a slightly different shade (the...

Re: The rear derailleur states "pat.81" so that isn't original. I can't find any other marks anywhere apart from that "201" on the LH rear dropout. If it was a nervex lug set, wouldn't it be stamped into, say the BB shell? I've got a few bikes from this era with nervex lugs and they're all...

The rear dropouts are marked "brev. Simplex", the fronts are Agratti. Possibly not the original fork?

Re: The seat post is indeed a 27.2mm. And I've just measured the width of the BB shell at 68mm, which if I'm not mistaken means it's not an Italian thread?

Is there any Bianchi buffs out there that can tell me a bit about this one I just picked up? From the components I can put it to early to mid 60s. I imagine its an original build. Full 531 frame and fork. Simplex dropouts. The downtube reads "Bianchi Aquilotto", and the seat tube has a Bianchi...

Re: HELP! Identify this (possibly Italian) racing bicycle fr Fantastic! Cheers guys! Much appreciated! Not bad for £6 eh? ;)

Right I recently purchased this frame set off a local car boot sale. However I have no idea what it is. Now there are no decals on it, and next to no paint left, although much of the original chroming still exists. The front of the head tube is stamped with a strange "WP" logo, as are all of the...