Recent content by Gunboat_Diplomat

Yes, that's the worst tube, but it needs a top tube too... So I have to decide if it's worth it, for sentimental rather than financial 🤔 reward.

Still not measured the frame but interestingly have non matching fork and frame numbers..... But it's also only a 3 digit serial.....also had an extra mod with the braze on hanger. Some other details for reference. Now the frame is stripped will measure. Will use dodgy top tube as reference. Any...

Hi Is this still available? KR David

No problems on the measuring, design engineer by trade, no phone app in sight.... Will have to do this when I go over to visit. Which as I live on the outskirts of Bedford may be a little way off. Thanks for all the input. David

So being completely ignorant about such things what are other good options, if the bike is 1968-70, to Campag are available. Would I be better fitting slightly later components ie Shimano Golden Arrow. Any input based on experience or just subjective aesthetic appeal gratefully received. :)...

Hi @dwscrimshaw As promised a few photos. Curved Bridge, Wrap over Stay & Head Badge and Lower lug only (sorry!) Whilst not clear I am sure the stay is engraved... The bike is being handed down to me so will be regularly ridden again. Will probably be looking at another renovation this...

Hi Thanks for the reply. More pictures on the way courtesy of Dad of the requested areas. From memory the brake bridge is curved but the photos should prove one way or the other. The bike was bought as a frame and handlebars with the only other feature being the Holdsworth headbadge (the only...

Just researching my Dads bike. Pretty sure its a Super Mistral as it has the Cinelli fork and wrap around stay and Prugnat Lugs. He bought it in a sorry state, thrown in a coal shed, in approx 1980 and restored it. It was re-restored 20 years later. It is now in need of another. It has had 40...