Classic bike builders recommendations please?

[DeanAshton]

I just bought a 1946 Hill Special frame. Can any body please recommend an excellent classic bike builder or shop in London to make me a Beautiful and useable bike around this classic frame? Thanks, Dean.

 

[Excel]

<< http://vintagebikecave.com/contact/ >> could well be of help

Griff

 

[oonaff]

Re:

no,but please do post some pics of the build and if possible talk about the components and stuff.[spec sheet with dates]
1946 got to be tough for period correct,so it would be interesting to here how much hassle was involved if any.good luck with the challenge.

 

[Old Ned]

I just bought a 1946 Hill Special frame. Can any body please recommend an excellent classic bike builder or shop in London to make me a Beautiful and useable bike around this classic frame? Thanks, Dean.

Is it a 'known' Hill Special frame? Robin Hatherell keeps a register of frames on his website so if you can find the number it would be interesting to check.

http://www.hill-special.co.uk/

 

[bm0p700f]

Sound like an interesting project. Useable may not mean using period parts. There will be a number of options like single speed or even internal gear hub that you could use. Modern BB's (square taper) and therefore chainsets should fit fine. I hope you have got caliper brake mounts on the frame and fork.

 

[DeanAshton]

Thanks everyone...lots to consider!!

 

[DeanAshton]

P.s. it is a known frame. The same is pictured on the Hill Special website. Although it has had a re spray, since.