Thompson Orbit Reynolds 531

[Kippaxaus]

I found the frame here in Australia and did not want to lose the decals. So just polished her up and added what i had in the shed to her. She is a lovely bike to ride.

 

[Cycleops]

Very nice. Orbit are very well regarded here.

 

[midlife]

Andy Thompson built all sorts, there is one of his TT frames on Hilary Stone. Also built for championships but decaled as a Falcon I believe. Oversaw the shut down of Falcon Cycles.

However he left the mudguard eyes on the dropouts!!! Enjoy your rides, check how much stem is in the steerer though.

 

[Kippaxaus]

Andy Thompson built all sorts, there is one of his TT frames on Hilary Stone. Also built for championships but decaled as a Falcon I believe. Oversaw the shut down of Falcon Cycles.

However he left the mudguard eyes on the dropouts!!! Enjoy your rides, check how much stem is in the steerer though.

Thank you, yes it's at the max 😁

 

[Greekrider]

Hello everyone

Greetings from Greece. I have this bike in my possession.

54cm original colour

Please help me to find the history of this rare frameset. I also know that it's bespoke made in Huddersfield, Yorkshire. Someone also told me that the manufacturer responds here as Featch. Please everyone help me to find the history and the value of this frameset. Thanks in advance for your great help!

 

[Cycleops]

Very nice and unusual TT bike.
@midlife might have some info on it for you. What do you intend doing with it?
You might get more response if you posted in a new thread rather than tagging onto this one.

to the forum

 

[midlife]

Looks like a pursuit track bike. Class

 

[Darius_Jedburgh]

Yup. That's a track bike not a TT bike.
Some track bikes are high quality. Others are just thrown together.
Interesting to find out about this. Some more detailed photos would help....in a separate thread👍

 

[midlife]

Andy Thompson made track frames for pro's so probably up with the best....