Walvale Cycle built 1978

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Dave Willy

Regular
Location
Liverpool
I've joined this Forum to share info about a bike that belonged to the husband of my cousin, who recently died. It is a Walvale cycle built in 1978 by Norman Roberts. I wish to share the info before I advertise it on Ebay. Here are some details I have gleaned about the cycle from a local shop........
Walvale Frame and Forks, with Campagnolo Dropouts.
Campagnolo Gear System. Nouvo Record.
Campagnolo Headset.
Campagnolo Hub / Mavic Mach 2 Rims.
SR Royal Chainset
Cinelli Bar and Stem.
Galli Brakes.
Turbo Saddle.
 

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Dave Willy

Dave Willy

Regular
Location
Liverpool
Here's a more accurate description and photos that I will use when I eventually put the bike on eBay.

WALVALE Classic hand built road bike . Built in 1978 by Norman Roberts.
Walvale Frame and Forks, with Campagnolo Dropouts.
Campagnolo Nouvo Record Gear System.
Campagnolo Headset.
Campagnolo large flange Hubs / Mavic Mach 2 Rims.
SR Royal Chainset
Cinelli Bar and Stem.
Galli Brakes.
Turbo Saddle.

Is there any interest out there?
 

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Paulus

Started young, and still going.
Location
Barnet,
That bike looks like it is in tip top condition. I'm sure that someone here will be interested.
 

midlife

Guru
Looks like 23.5 " or 24" in old money, my size BITD with a "handful" of seat post showing... Depends on geometry. Handful of seat post in the black and white pic in the OP
 
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raleighnut

Legendary Member
Nice :becool:
 

HillSpecial531

New Member
Hi Dave




I've joined this Forum to share info about a bike that belonged to the husband of my cousin, who recently died. It is a Walvale cycle built in 1978 by Norman Roberts. I wish to share the info before I advertise it on Ebay. Here are some details I have gleaned about the cycle from a local shop........
Walvale Frame and Forks, with Campagnolo Dropouts.
Campagnolo Gear System. Nouvo Record.
Campagnolo Headset.
Campagnolo Hub / Mavic Mach 2 Rims.
SR Royal Chainset
Cinelli Bar and Stem.
Galli Brakes.
Turbo Saddle.
I've joined this Forum to share info about a bike that belonged to the husband of my cousin, who recently died. It is a Walvale cycle built in 1978 by Norman Roberts. I wish to share the info before I advertise it on Ebay. Here are some details I have gleaned about the cycle from a local shop........
Walvale Frame and Forks, with Campagnolo Dropouts.
Campagnolo Gear System. Nouvo Record.
Campagnolo Headset.
Campagnolo Hub / Mavic Mach 2 Rims.
SR Royal Chainset
Cinelli Bar and Stem.
Galli Brakes.
Turbo Saddle.
Hi Dave,

Did the Walvale sell?

Just the size I'm looking for

Thanks.

Paul
 

Murph McMurphy

New Member
Now there's a blast from the past, I just happened to come across your post about your Walvale, did you manage to sell it in the end? the reason I ask is that I have a Walvale which was built in late 70's or early 80's, it is a 24" Chrome Ichiwata 017 frame custom build which I bought second hand back in the early 80's when I lived in Ireland, I'm looking for information about the company that built it. I used it regularly and took it with me when I emigrated in the late 80's and continued to ride it till I wore out all the components, I kept the frame and rebuilt it with parts from a carbon Raleigh Criterium bike that I own, the Walvale is superior in every way.
 
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