"Jagrose ???" Any & All thoughts welcome :-)

[Lazarus]

I was watching this Jagrose named bike on the bay because of the paint job. Never expected it to be such a high price (£500+). Please comment on the what, who, when of the Jag builder & brand. I'm very eyes & ears to know a lot more about this bike

(close inspection shows the quality of the frame build, fork rake, paint job, geometry etc. Quite stunning.) Thanks in advance, yours Laz.

Ooops link is here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/170859536435

 

[OldTel]

Hi, the 'brand' is J A Grose ( James Grouse ), a cycling/outdoor type store based in Euston Road London, with a few other shops around London, they did a lot of mail order. The bike looks original which adds pounds to it, the equipment looks first class for late 40's / early fifties and the frame looks a good un', but can't see too much detail. Probably made by a very good third party frame builder at the time - you can take your choice in London at that time ( what a choice ! ). This all adds up to a fair price for a rare piece of history, and does the buyer know the builder, probably. Hope this helps a bit. Terry

 

[Lazarus]

Thank You Tel Much appreciated my friend. Information like what lives in your's and other heads in here can't be bought, it's invaluable. All my best to you, yours Laz.