Recent content by stephenwing

E G BATES Hi Chambo Nice to see another Bates from the same era Frame nos are very close together Mine has much closer clearances and would not take mudguards The fork also seems to have less of a rake I suppose mine was built for racing and yours for touring Very interesting! Stephen

E G BATES Hi Agency scum Glad you like it They wont let me put the other pix on! Stephen

Hi Chambo The number 2149 is stamped on the rear dropout I bought the frame nearly new in 1963 or 4 from an older rider in my club He had it built but did not like it Most of the equipment was secondhand as I was a poor schoolkid! Hope this helps Stephen

E G BATES Hi Bendo Im glad you like it I have lots more pix but they wont let me put them on Stephen

E G BATES I thought you might like a picture of my 1964 E G Bates racing bike I used to race on it as a teenager with Coventry Cycling Club It is completely original except replacement toe clips and a tub I polished it up last summer and hand painted the frame The bike rides beautifully and...

Hi there I have an old racing bike from the mid 1960s with Vittoria Olimpionico tubulars which are a bit perished now! Does anyone know what the equivalent modern size is now as these tubs seem to be unavailable now I think I bought the last one about 15 years ago Many thanks