Just an update to this old thread. I built the bike back up, got it all adjusted exactly to my needs, rode it once round the garden to check all was OK, and then put it back in the garage. And there it has stayed, untouched. Other projects took over and I never got a chance to ride it anywhere. My health hasn't been too good lately and I don't think I will be riding it any time soon, so I have decided to sell. I know it won't make a lot of money as it is only a 5-speed and built to a budget, but it owes me about £500 in parts and I'd like to get some of that back if I could. The main fun was in the build, so I can be realistic about price. Any ideas on how much I should ask would be very gratefully received.
I'll post some photos tomorrow if the weather holds. Thanks for any advice.
Williams 531 frame 23”/58cm
Rims 27x1/14 polished alloy, 36 hole, nutted axles
Raleigh tyres 27x1.25 (32-630)
Schwalbe inner tubes
M-Wave alloy single crankset with 170mm cranks, 44T
Brooks Cambium C15 saddle
Tektro RL340 brake levers
Genetic Heritage drop handlebars
Humpert 350mm alloy seat post
KMC 3/32 narrow chain
Shimano Tiagra caliper brakes
Genetic Hyoid quill stem
Shimano Tourney RD-A070 rear derailleur
5-speed sprocket set, medium range (details to follow)
Dia Compe downtube shifters
Frame paint Ford Blazer Blue with correct 531 decals