Hi Illaveago
Yes, the changes in the typeface are interesting. I don't know if the older style decals are available these days but I shall probably leave the Super Route unmodernised.
I nearly went for your frame when I saw it. However I have a 1974 ish Model 78 Olympic / Model 80 frame which I have had refurbished. I had sourced almost all the period correct parts for a model 80 when I bought a 1982 Columbus framed Falcon which I then sourced components for and which is really a great ride. It's my preferred dry day ride. Then the 1960 Super Route came along and I bought it for the same reason you got your frame. So there is work to be done!
I have recently been invited to be the Marque Enthusiast for Falcon by the V-CC. I find I actually have more documents than they have in their library. I am putting together a number of documents having read Nigel Land's book on Elswick Hopper and Frank Clements autobiography. I am working on their racing teams, all the racing and touring bikes from 1956 to 1987 and any adverts or articles on the marque.
Hi, I’ve just bought a hi wheel (penny farthing) bike, could anyone tell me if it’s rare etc, their is not much about them anywhere. Thanks