Frame

83218

Untraced

Jotted across the head of the sheet: “21½ TT. 20½ frame”, “22⅝ frame” and “531 DB”, with “700c & sprints” underlined at the top right. A middle initial after the “G.” of the name has been scribbled out, as has the answer against H'BAR CONTROL EYES. “6 SPEED” is written large and diagonally across the lower fields although the printed 5/10 line has the 10 struck out. OTHER DETAILS reads “For cross and touring”. The second address line holds what looks like a telephone number on the L.E. exchange rather than part of the address.

Ordered: 2nd July 83
Tubing: 531 DB
Frame: 21"
Top tube: 21"
Angles: 73° / 74°
Forks: 1¾ x 15 rake
Ends: Campag Record
Wheels: 700c & sprints (both), with mudguard clearance
Brazed on: Gear lever clip pip, three guides against BRAKE EYES; the centre-pull brake bridge and the TA bottle cage bosses are each marked with a query
Finish: Silver grey met.
Customer: G. Gimson

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