Wester Ross bike with new pictures 08/03

[motsetiaw]

Should have mentioned , I'm looking for a copy of the original engineering build sheet for mine..

 

[biggs682]

Should have mentioned , I'm looking for a copy of the original engineering build sheet for mine..

I have an e mail address somewhere that might help let me see if I can find it

 

[motsetiaw]

I have an e mail address somewhere that might help let me see if I can find it

Thank you.... my frame number is 328 FGF....I think late 1982 possibly 1983-

 

[motsetiaw]

some pictures...all original paint which is immaculate condition for age, bought from the estate of a recently deceased member of the VCC in Glasgow who also had 2 Gillots; Condor Track & a Flying Scot....

 

[midlife]

Smart Reynolds decal is 1977- mid 1980's so would fit in with your idea of age.

 

[motsetiaw]

Smart Reynolds decal is 1977- mid 1980's so would fit in with your idea of age.

Thanks for confirming...
although it's a good fit for me, I'm going to swap out the gold Weinmann brakes & the plastic downtube Suntour levers to something more appropriate.
Has nice equipment on it:
GB 531 chrome stem/Chorus ( I think) chainset & pedals & straps & rebuilt early Shimano 600 large flange hubs on Mavic clinchers..
I'm very happy with it as I've waited 40 years to acquire an original one that wasn't a basket case...
John Connel & Fergus the frame builder were brilliant engineers & now that Bob Jacksons & Dave Yates & other UK framebuilders have retired, can't help but feel we've missed the best part of an engineering generation.....

 

[motsetiaw]

extra pic

 

[biggs682]

John Connel & Fergus the frame builder were brilliant engineers & now that Bob Jacksons & Dave Yates & other UK framebuilders have retired, can't help but feel we've missed the best part of an engineering generation.....

That is so true

 

[Sallar55]

Mine has been in the attic for about 30 years 😭 frame no 375. Still have the order details, it's big and short seat pins were the order of the day 🤔

 

[motsetiaw]

Mine has been in the attic for about 30 years 😭 frame no 375. Still have the order details, it's big and short seat pins were the order of the day 🤔
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must have been one of the last frames built...what date was on the build sheet?

 

[biggs682]

@Sallar55 you need to get in the loft

 

[Sallar55]

Hi Must have ordered it late summer 83, picked it up spring/early summer 84 as I have pics of an 84 Norway cyclotour. Frame no. is 395 just checked, its a Whitby one. Called in at Aultbea to see him but had moved, wanted the Aultbea head tube badge. Have a set of original transfers and a rack

Was expensive but one of the best bike I have owned.
😁

 

[motsetiaw]

Another small Wester Ross for sale,
Quite rare in this size..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15497683...vagq2tlr7g&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[motsetiaw]

Of course they were all custom made for the original owners....

 

[biggs682]

Another small Wester Ross for sale,
Quite rare in this size..

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/15497683...vagq2tlr7g&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

Shame that's so small