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    The Barron that isn`t. Opinions sought as to what it is

    Spent the morning with Dave Marsh a couple of weeks ago If anybody wants to see on old school bike shop full of history (and Beryl Burtons bikes) go and have a look at Universal Cycles, it is like stepping back in time Has one of Barry Hoban`s bikes on display as well He is also one of the...
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    SOLD Raleigh team 753 £990, sensible offers considered

    Re: Raleigh team 753 £990, sensible offers considered PM sent
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    SOLD Raleigh team 753 £990, sensible offers considered

    Re: Is this still for sale?
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    Mike's next bike : Bianchi TSX, more pics, 30th May

    Re: Mike's next bike : Bianchi TSX Lovely looking frame and the mock up is pant wetting Always wanted a Bianchi Looking forward to seeing more progress
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    Gios Torino

    Re: Stunning bike, nice work
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    It pays to ride Retro!

    Re: Re: +1 A real heartwarming story
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    The Barron that isn`t. Opinions sought as to what it is

    Unfortunately not but I will be taking it up to them for refurbing so I will ask them if they can provide all the details Thank you again for your astute observation, it is a definite keeper! SLX forks will probably be on the shopping list as well now rather than the carbon but do I fit all...
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    The Barron that isn`t. Opinions sought as to what it is

    Update Mystery solved I have spoken to Dave Marsh, he has confirmed that it is a Rick Powell frame Well chuffed to find out it is a decent bit of kit :D
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    Is this the sorriest piece of junk ever seen on eBay?

    Absolute junk but the advert is genius if you read it all
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    The Barron that isn`t. Opinions sought as to what it is

    Re: Re: Thank you, I believe that you may have solved the mystery Several other Rick Powell frames have the same serial number sequence and pictures on tintyweb show same lugs and geometry He is showing as one of the Universal Cycle Centre guru`s in Rotherham I have emailed them with...
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    The Barron that isn`t. Opinions sought as to what it is

    Re: Just noticed another detail : Chain hanger of drive side rear stay May be dead common?
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    I picked this up today

    Nice Pug!
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    HEEEEELP! Knackered drop out adjuster

    File and forget! I have an Italian frame (I think) which is all Columbus SLX including dropouts but it too has an English BB Might not be Italian but cannot identify it at all
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    Which decade do you think of as Retro?

    1970's as classics for me too It was the decade that threw up th TT Raleigh team bikes, still the most desirable of all in 753 flavour for me Time trials on steel framed bikes when cycling was a minority thing Being older now and having plenty of disposable income has taken some of the...
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    SBDU 753 frame identification

    That does look very nice with all the right bits on it Do you have a price in mind? (pm if you don`t want to make public)
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