Frame

9803

Untraced

The frame number line reads “AS (8727) but longer wheelbase”, tying this order to an earlier frame in the register. A deposit is ticked as received with no amount given. The PUMP PEGS label has its final S struck through and the answer “Behind head tube” written across, and the printed H'BAR CONTROL EYES line is itself struck out. A telephone number is written above the date line at the top of the sheet.

Ordered: 2.12.97
Tubing: 531C
Frame: 23½
Top tube: 22"
Angles: 72° / 73°
Forks: 2" x 14¾", Engraved crown (“Cinelli” struck out)
Ends: Columbus with eyes
Chainstays: 17"
Seatstays: Fast Back
B/bracket: 10⅝" height
Headset: 105 Cartridge
Wheels: HPs (sprints struck out), with mudguard clearance (“no” struck out)
Equipment: B.B. set Cartridge 105, seat pillar Athena; “(Stem 8 cm)” at the foot of the sheet
Brazed on: Gear lever bosses (ticked), brake eyes 2 @ 45° L/H TT, pump peg behind head tube, TA bottle cage bosses (2 sets), carrier brazings; A.K. seat lug ticked; h'bar control eyes struck through
Finish: (1) Emerald green flam, lugs lined gold
Customer: Richard Grainger, Attenborough

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