Wester Ross Light Tourer No. 449 FGF

[Spokesmann]

A recent purchase of mine, and a marque I have been after for about 5-6 years now. This is my 'new' Wester Ross. 56cm frame, 531ST tubing which had been tastefully retro-modded by its former owner back in 2020 at considerable expense (I have the bills), dates form about 82/83 Id say as its a pretty late machine, some 477 being built since about 1975. This one was most probably built when the company moved to just outside Whitby. I've spent a week or so getting the machine just how I like it and also swapping out some of the bits. I've added ne GP 5000 tyres, saddle and saddle bag. I run toe clips and strap across my collection so I took off the Dura Ace SPDs which it came with. The wheels are 700c and were originally 27". Plenty of room for guards if I do fit them, also it has braze ons for a rear rack if need be. Running a full Campag group set, apart from the brakes, it currently has a 3 x 10 drive train. I've had a couple of test rides and it handle superbly, Im looking forward to longer runs when the weather gets better. Bars are Cinelli with Ergo shifters.

 

[biggs682]

@Spokesmann that looks tidy and it will be a good ride that's for sure

 

[Sallar55]

Connel was old school regarding seat and top tube. Wish that long seat pins were available when i had mine built . I thought about a frame modification to a slight sloping top tube . A lot of work and would be quite expensive if Argos Shand or Burls priced it.

 

[Spokesmann]

A few miles this morning.

 

[biggs682]

Well 7 years ago I was doing the same according to face ache.

Certainly a classy looking machine @Spokesmann

 

[Spokesmann]

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