As part of yet another Scot purchase, I've acquired a Bates that I'd appreciate some help identifying ;
Frame No. is 8049 (on the bracket shell). size = 19.1/2" ST, 23" TT. Lugs are quite plain with only light semi circular cut's to the sides. The seat stay's finish on plugs attached to the seat tube lug sides, however more interesting is the use of Cantiflex tubing. The head tube lugs (headclip type) are joined in the middle by a small bar that runs across the front of the headtube, splitting it in two. Within the top half is an alloy badge with an image of a red bat and the words Bates.....Plaistow underneath. The forks however are not Diadrant but are extremely waisted where they change section from 'D' to round, about three inches below the crown.
Although lacking any transfers or any other details I'd appreciate any help dating this frame and any clues as to it's original finish / transfers etc.
best regards,
Bob Reid
Stonehaven
Scotland