John Fern 531

[Polco]

I picked up a very rusty John Fern frame that had seen better days, the paint being touched up with Dulux! After sand blasting and repainting, the paint scheme borrowed from a Gazelle Champion Mondial, and adding parts I had lying around I have this, I intend to go full retro eventually but couldn't wait to try it out on the road!
I don't know much about John Fern other than he had a shop and used various local builders for his frames, so any more background info would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Jamiedyer]

Looks good mate
A weird blend of modern and old, doesn't usually work so well but to me, this looks good and balances out well.
Where was the shop?

Jamie

 

[Polco]

Apparently his shop was in Coalville in Leicestershire, thanks for the feedback, the wheels are a bit garish but they ride really well!

 

[Barchettaman]

Garish is good. Loud and proud, and all that.
Nice build.

 

[oonaff]

i thought the original colour scheme looked better,especially with all the decals.

 

[biggs682]

i have had a couple of Ferns and yes he was Based in Coalville try and find member called Hilldodger as its his neck of the woods , get some period sprints & tubs