Recent content by fr62

Cheers guys. We are certainly happy with how it looks now. I'm also considering a 753 'renovation' sticker to complete the look, but it would be nice to find one which was period correct to '93.

I can imagine for those that need them genuine Dave Russell transfers are hot items! The transfers have been a mystery to me. We do know Dave handed them to my Dad personally in or around '93, which I am guessing were of an older style at that point. Do you know if he used both the block white...

Great insight once again guys. It would have been great to have some initials in the serial number to try and confirm the suspected original owner of the frame, the aforementioned Fred Riley. I have seen the Classic Lightweights entries, it is great to hear from the owner they are stunning...

Re: Re: I've taken the cable guide off (Unfortunately don't have the spanners for the headset) and have found the numbers pictured below. The yellow marks look to be discolouration over the years as they don't come off with cleaning. I can make out a 2 2 4 (possibly 1) 0 With a sideways...

Thank for the info guys. It does certainly looks like a criterium frame, I've measured the BB clearance as 11 1/2" (29.5 cm). Would the high BB explain the shorter ctc seat tube measurement of circa. 20 1/2"? The bike fits me well and I usually ride a 56cm.

Newbie warning! I have found Retrobike, as it seems many others do, to find info on their vintage bikes. To the dismay of older members I'm afraid I am your archetypal newbie, asking once again, for advice on a classic road bike. The bike in question is the white Reynolds 753 Dave Russell...