Frame

9802

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An 853 racing frame with delivery promised “A.S.A.P.” and no deposit recorded. The crown line first said “Cinelli”, struck out in favour of 'Superbe'. OTHER DETAILS asks for a front changer brazed on and notes “Parts from other bike to be fitted”. The transfers were to be simple block gold with the customer's name, 'Bev', on the front of the top tube if possible, and a telephone number is written below the address, across the frame number line.

Ordered: 26.11.97
Tubing: 853
Frame: 20¼"
Top tube: 19½–20"
Angles: 73° / 75°
Forks: 'Superbe' crown (“Cinelli” struck out)
Ends: Columbus 'short'
Seatstays: Fast Back
Wheels: Sprints (HPs struck out), no mudguard clearance (“yes” struck out)
Brazed on: Gear lever bosses (ticked), all brazings for 10 speed (ticked), brake eyes 2 x 45° L/H T/T, TA bottle cage bosses (2 sets), front changer brazed on; A.K. seat lug ticked
Finish: Magenta Flamboyant (55), lugs lined gold; transfers simple block gold, 'Bev' on front TT if poss.
Customer: Bev Savage, Newark

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