9852

A rebuild around an existing machine: the other-details column reads “Parts of other cycle to build up complete. Renew parts as possible”, and the bottom bracket set is “off other bike”. “£30 Dep”, underlined, is written at the head of the sheet and the deposit box reads “YES”; delivery was promised “4 weeks if poss”. The second angle was first written 73, struck out and corrected to 74. A word before “Ilkeston” on the address line is struck out and cannot be read with confidence.

Ordered

13-2-85

Tubing

Columbus S/L

Frame

23"

Angles

74° / 74°

Forks

Rake “see white S/L”; crown “see white S/L”

Chainstays

Full clearance

B/bracket

Set “off other bike”

Headset

“Campag Gran Sport” struck out; “Alloy Tange Sealed”

Wheels

Clearance for sprints (H.P.s struck out), no mudguard clearance

Brazed on

Gear lever clip pip, ticked; all brazings for 6-speed (the printed “5/10” struck out, “6” written above), ticked; “3 on top tube” against brake eyes; TA bottle cage bosses, ticked; the gear lever bosses and lamp boss lines are struck out

Finish

As pearl pink (new gold transfer); lugs lined gold; new Superbe gold transfers

Customer

Frank Bacon, Ilkeston

9852

1985 · Columbus S/L · 23" · As pearl pink (new gold transfer); lugs lined gold; new Superbe gold transfers

Sid Standard Cycles · 35–37 Chilwell Road, Beeston