Looking for a Fothergill, for James Fothergills Granddaughter!

[Artartart]

Hi,

I've just signed up to this forum having seen some in depth discussion by Tony Smith and others concerning Fothergill frames. I'm a cyclist/mechanic from Cambridge/London in my mid twenties. In short, my housemate's girlfriend was over the other night. A bit of discussion later and it turns out she is the granddaughter of James Fothergill - and it doesn't sound like there is a single frame left in the family! I have made it a bit of mission to locate a frame in her size and build up a classic road bike for her.

Waiting on exact sizes but a small ladies road frame, perhaps 53cm but tbc. Just thought I would throw a message out to you all to see if anyone might be able to point me in the right direction. Calling various second hand bike shops in Liverpool whenever I get the chance. Budget... well, last resort is just finding some nice lugwork on a unidentified old frame and giving that a respray & decals, but would so much prefer to get a real Fothergill for her if it's in the realms of possibility.

Many thanks for any help,
Safe riding,

Art

 

[biggs682]

Paging @biggs682

I wish I could help

My suggestion would have been Tony Smith .

Will keep an eye out and advise findings but don't hold your breath @Artartart

Keep an eye on the normal e bay and Gumtree but be prepared to travel

 

[Markymark]

What a thoroughly nice thing to do. Good luck.

 

[Alan O]

Sorry I can't help, but that really is a nice thing to do.

My dad rode a Fothergill many years ago, but sadly it was sold on before I was born, as was my Mum's Bates. I guess they couldn't afford the luxury of keeping expensive bikes unused when they needed all they could get for raising a family, but I do so wish they'd been able to keep them.

 

[Artartart]

Thank you so much for the responses, great to hear that people have good experiences and things to say about Fothergills, a frame worth pursuing then!

Right, I'll just keep my fingers crossed that something pops up. Spoke to a very helpful guy at Used Bicycles UK, off James Road (apologies, forgotten your name), he recommended getting in touch with C&G Finishes. I'd already heard of C&G through Tony's posts too, sounds like a great place, getting in touch with them tomorrow. Also the ideal person to have a chat with around where I work in Richmond, London turned up in the shop today - he knows his classic bikes better than anyone I've met so there's a reasonable amount of hope there too.

Keep me posted
Thanks again,

Arthur

 

[classic33]

For those that are interested. I have decided to sell my pair of Fothergills as I still have not got round to building them up and cant see me doing them any time soon.

Follow the link http://s720.photobucket.com/user/stevevw100/slideshow/Fothergill

 

[Artartart]

Yeah... you would've thought I'd have scoured the vintage and classic bikes section already.. ! Thanks, I've messaged Steve

 

[classic33]

Yeah... you would've thought I'd have scoured the vintage and classic bikes section already.. ! Thanks, I've messaged Steve

Hope you're in luck.

 

[limax]

 

[limax]

A Fothergill I restored for my wife a couple of years ago. It came from a lady in Scotland! Pleased to say the guide wheels on the bottom bracket work well!
Neil Jones

 

[ozboz]

Tony Smith told me he has a ladies frame , frame number 110A
He id'd my Forhergill , frame numer 96A
I have his email somewhere if you want it

 

[Heltor Chasca]

Completely off topic, so accept my apologies, but if it is the same family: Did they have some family who settled in Africa? Rupert Fothergill was a childhood hero of mine.

http://zimfieldguide.com/mashonaland-west/operation-noah-memorial

 

[GrumpyGregry]

Completely off topic, so accept my apologies, but if it is the same family: Did they have some family who settled in Africa? Rupert Fothergill was a childhood hero of mine.

http://zimfieldguide.com/mashonaland-west/operation-noah-memorial

Completely off topic... Operation Noah was a stunning success and set the standards for future wildlife relocations, totally admirable.

Such a shame the local human population weren't given the same consideration; a cause of long-lasting and significant resentment amongst the BaTonga around Kariba even today.

 

[Tomsw]

Hi,

I've just signed up to this forum having seen some in depth discussion by Tony Smith and others concerning Fothergill frames. I'm a cyclist/mechanic from Cambridge/London in my mid twenties. In short, my housemate's girlfriend was over the other night. A bit of discussion later and it turns out she is the granddaughter of James Fothergill - and it doesn't sound like there is a single frame left in the family! I have made it a bit of mission to locate a frame in her size and build up a classic road bike for her.

Waiting on exact sizes but a small ladies road frame, perhaps 53cm but tbc. Just thought I would throw a message out to you all to see if anyone might be able to point me in the right direction. Calling various second hand bike shops in Liverpool whenever I get the chance. Budget... well, last resort is just finding some nice lugwork on a unidentified old frame and giving that a respray & decals, but would so much prefer to get a real Fothergill for her if it's in the realms of possibility.

Many thanks for any help,
Safe riding,

Art

I have my dads old fothergills racer. I will check the frame size. I doubt it is what you're after but you never know

 

[ozboz]

Hi , could you note the Frame Number and post it on here ,
Cheers

I have my dads old fothergills racer. I will check the frame size. I doubt it is what you're after but you never know