Recent content by simonhaslam

Ishiwata tubing on the forks, by the way, and Shimano drop-outs. No number of the forks and no other branding on the forks.

That's very helpful, thanks. I was fortunate with this bike. There was a gorgeous orange and blue Holdsworth Professional frame for sale in the window of Bristow's bike shop in Peterborough, where I grew up. Thirty five years later I've managed to get one.

Thanks, that's my suspicion too - even though Campag didn't become part of the racing set up (in terms of fully equipping the Holdsworth team bikes) until 1971 season. I'll get some time this weekend to remove the forks and see if they match the frame number.

Here's a link to my flickr site which has better/more pics of the bike close up. http://www.flickr.com/photos/27338639@N ... 130010422/ Thanks, Simon

Thanks, I've had a look already but will go back to it. What's the frame number of your own Holdsworth Professional please - might help me get a date on my bike (which is 37849). Cheers, Simon

Just bought a Holdsworth Professional in team livery. 23 inches Holdsworth Professional with Campag dropouts chrome forks 1/2 rear triangle, no braze-ons the main triangle. White block Helvetica lettering with red edging (much worn). Frame number 37849. Reputed Holdsworth team bike from...