Frame

0689

Untraced

“653” is written and underlined in the top corner. Delivery was promised “as quickly as poss” and a deposit taken. The headset is to be reused — “Use Ultegra from old frame” — and the other-details box adds “Chain hanger pip” and “Ensure rear end will accomodate 7 block”, the spelling as written. The surname is read as Krakiewicz from a clear hand.

Ordered: 24.5.89
Tubing: 653
Frame: 23½"
Top tube: 22½"
Angles: 73° / 73°
Forks: 1⅜" rake x 14⅝", Cinelli sloping ext. crown
Ends: Super Record
Chainstays: 16⅜"
Seatstays: Fast back / duo taper
B/bracket: Height 10⅝"
Headset: Use Ultegra from old frame
Wheels: Clearance for sprints (H.P.'s struck out); mudguard clearance no (yes struck out)
Brazed on: Gear lever bosses “Two”, brake eyes “Two 45° on L/H top tube” with “divers helmet” written above, TA bottle cage bosses “Two D/T & S/T”, chain hanger pip
Finish: Pearlised White; transfers old style
Customer: Adrian Krakiewicz, Lambley, Notts

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