Frame

8707

Untraced

Written diagonally across the angles and stays boxes is “Spec as Sid's TOURER”, and the top tube line likewise reads “as Sid's” with “longish” struck out: the frame was to copy Sid's own touring machine. The date is read as 18 March '86, which sits oddly a year ahead of the neighbouring sheets in the 87-series; the final digit could be a slip for '87, so no certain date is given. A telephone number is written in the left margin beside the address, and the address gives the district only as “W.B.”, presumably West Bridgford. Delivery promised at 6 weeks with a £50 deposit taken; the main finish was still “to follow”.

Ordered: 18 Mar '86
Frame: 21"
Top tube: As Sid's (“longish” struck out)
Forks: Cinelli internal crown
Ends: Campag Record
B/bracket: 10⅝" height; FAG B/Bkt unit
Headset: Std
Wheels: H.P.s (sprints struck out), with mudguard clearance (“no” struck out)
Brazed on: Gear lever bosses; “Campag tunnels. 12.” by the brazings line, 10 speed (“5” struck out); 3 guides along the top at the brake eyes; A.K. seat lug yes; centre-pull brake bridge; TA bottle cage bosses; lamp boss struck out; h'bar control eyes, gear lever clip pip and pump pegs struck through
Finish: To follow
Customer: Clive Jackson, W.B.

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