Frame

1189

Untraced

“COMPLETE cycle.” and “Ref 8931.” are written at the head of the sheet; delivery was promised “ASAP” and no deposit is recorded. The model line reads “SUPERBE. 700c (& GDS)”, the bracketed word read here as shorthand for guards. OTHER DETAILS carries a single word, “Normal”. The first line of the address is read uncertainly as “Bridle High”, perhaps a house name, above “Villa Rd, Keyworth”.

Ordered: 2-6-89
Tubing: 531.C
Frame: 22½" Touring
Top tube: 22¼"
Angles: 73° / 73°
Forks: 1⅞" rake x 14¾"
Ends: Short (eyes)
Chainstays: 16¾
Seatstays: 9/16 engraved
B/bracket: 10⅝" height
Headset: Std
Wheels: 700c
Brazed on: Two gear lever bosses, brake eyes marked “Normal”, TA bottle cage bosses; all brazings for 10-speed
Finish: Pearlised white, lugs lined, normal-type transfers
Customer: Mr Mountain, Keyworth

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