Got one!

[SkipdiverJohn]

For me this is the perfect starting point for a project; you have a very good frame, but without the original paintwork that could dictate a sensitive restoration.

I prefer to keep mine in their original paint where possible, but I think my Ian May tourer will end up being a refinish, as it's well past the "patina" stage. Must have been used as a station bike at some stage, frame tubes covered with scrape marks.

 

[RichardB]

Once famous for the “ Freewheel“ catalogue.

Essential for the toilet library of any self-respecting cyclist in the early 80s.

 

[raleighnut]

Nice

 

[DCBassman]

Ooh look, another one!
With drops and all the correct parts!

 

[DCBassman]

Have started a project thread for this, and if that works out, then The Chain becomes a redundant thread.

 

[DCBassman]

Well, looks like it's a duff frame. On removing the band-on down tube shifters, I found what looks like a bodged repair and evidence of rust perforation. I don't trust it any more...

 

[carpenter]

Bugger Although the Suntour v gt luxe is worth the money

 

[DCBassman]

Bugger Although the Suntour v gt luxe is worth the money

Ok, I'll get that cleaned and lubed and try and recoup some of the expense!

 

[biggs682]

Well, looks like it's a duff frame. On removing the band-on down tube shifters, I found what looks like a bodged repair and evidence of rust perforation. I don't trust it any more...

Oh dear that is a shame

 

[carpenter]

Well worth while doing up the derailleur, I have one in use which I cleaned and lubricated. Nice robust engineering and changes smoothly, I really like it

 

[carpenter]

By the way - can you post a picture of the damage, just wondering if it is that bad?

 

[DCBassman]

By the way - can you post a picture of the damage, just wondering if it is that bad?

 

[DCBassman]

I think there's a much larger hole under that.

 

[carpenter]

Thanks @DCBassman, I think that you are right about not trusting the frame
looks like going in to salvage mode and lots of cleaning up bits - forks could be sold (or keep for putting on to another mixte frame?)

 

[DCBassman]

Everything on it now is unoriginal, so a pure strip and store. The forks are 531, so may be useful to someone. The only other vintage bits are the Weinmann 730 brakes and SR stem.