Frame

1851

Untraced

“Columbus S/L” is written above the printed heading and a six-figure number, most likely a telephone number, sits in the top left corner. The frame number box first held a number reading “841027”, struck out and replaced with “1851”. Delivery was promised “towards end Jan” and a deposit of £20-00 taken. The size is written twice, the first fraction blotted and then rewritten as 24⅛"; the main finish is given only as “To Follow”.

Ordered: 1 Dec 84
Tubing: Columbus S/L
Frame: 24⅛"
Top tube: 22½"
Angles: 73° / 73°
Forks: 1¾" x 14½"
Ends: Campag Super Record
Seatstays: Semi wrap
B/bracket: 10⅝" height
Headset: Std
Wheels: Clearance for sprints (H.P.s struck out), no mudguard clearance
Brazed on: Gear lever bosses; all brazings for 12-speed (the printed “5/10” struck out, “12” written above, “Campag”); “3 guides” against brake eyes; TA bottle cage bosses, “Yes, 2 Sets” underlined
Finish: To follow
Customer: John Dale, Bramcote Hill

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