Frame

0989

Untraced

A fixed-wheel light tourer: the other-details box reads “Note ‘fixed machine’ — space rear drop outs for track hub”, and goes on to ask for a black alloy carrier if possible with rear lamp clip, carrier lugs brazed on. The deposit box reads “see 8946”, referring the deposit to another record. Every line of the printed braze-on list down the right of the sheet is marked with a dash. A telephone number is written after the town on the address line, its final digits inked over; delivery was promised at six to eight weeks.

Ordered: 12.6.89
Tubing: 531 C
Frame: 23¾"
Top tube: 22½"
Angles: 73° / 74°
Forks: Std crown
Ends: Long (“short” struck out) with eyes; “no gear hanger”
B/bracket: T.A. single
Headset: Tange
Wheels: H.P.'s (sprints struck out); mudguard clearance yes (no struck out)
Equipment: Seat pillar standard
Brazed on: Chain hanger pip; carrier lugs brazed on; A.K. seat lug “Yes”
Finish: Gloss Black enamel; transfers gold “diamonds” only, “NO 531 transfer”
Customer: Mike Fell, Sherwood, Nottingham

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A high-resolution print of the sheet, not the original. Giclée on enhanced matte art paper, mounted in snow white, glazed, in a solid wood frame. Free UK postage. £15 goes to Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance.

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