Recent content by Roofus

Re: Definitely not boring, very interesting for a fellow venom owner. I have always been surprised there is so little information about these hand built frames. Since my original post I have occasionally traweled the internet for further information which you may also be aware of: Phil...

Hi, Mark, Got the tape measure out this evening and from the centre of bb and running the length of the seat tube to a point that dissects with the centre of the top tube I measured 56cm and doubled checked to make sure. By being 56cm would it be customary to refer to this size as 22inch, and...

Thanks David B, wow, that's potentially a lot of frame builders. I suppose unless anyone has encountered a similar BB serial number my mystery may remain unsolved. So far by fishing info on the web frame builders have an identifiable code or particular trait to distinguish themselves, this code...

Hi David B, just back from work and read the post, thank you- I have had a look at the bottom bracket/crank and the crank screwed into the Cinelli bottom bracket is Miche- 1.370x 24BSCR, and 68mm wide, I followed this up and from an old book I have it suggests English thread/ISO. Sorry to...

Thank you for having a look Garuf, The frame was repainted and refurbished by Phil Sherwood ?years prior to my purchase 98-2000. The origin of the 753 frame is the mystery, so I am hoping the frame serial number or its construction may offer clues. All of the frame lugs are Cinelli. From your...

No offence taken, Roadking. All my searches so far have drawn a blank on this serial/code. One theory offered by a friend of a friend is it could have been Raliegh surplus ? and sold off, but I would imagine it would still bear their frame code. My searches for frame builders and their codes...

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Morning, Roadking, I will attempt to load up some photo's asap once I get back from work. I mentioned SBDU: not that I am implying mine frame is one I was only conveying that I have found that particular subject fascinating and interesting for me to want and understand more about my frame...

Hi, I am new to this forum and I am seeking help and advice to understand my bike serial number. I have searched the internet for as much info as possible but regards the frame number I am at a complete standstill. I would appreciate any help or even recommendations to further reading. The bike...