Here are a few pics of my newest paramour. We met on an eBay blind date, courtesy of Tom Hayes. The paint was done by Franklin Frames. I've only had one short test ride, but she rides very nicely indeed. The geometry is on the sporty side in the back, with 16.75 chainstays, but the wheel base is a plush 41 inches. Handling is more on the quick side, but not twitchy by any means. Comfort was excellent, although the 32mm Paselas and broken in B17 had a lot to do with that.
Tom H. didn't mention what year it was, and I don't see any frame markings providing an obvious clue. However the Headbadge is probably either early or late in the company's life, as it mentions only Mason and Metacalfe (M&M) without the K. I'll assume it's a '72 to '73, with the headbadge predating the period when Ron Kitching got involved with the business. BTW, the bike came with the MKM crest decal on the seat tube similar to Dale's MKM shown on the CR website, but Lloyds Transfers didn't have them. Luckily we were able to save the headbadge.
I haven't tried it out in Mark II form yet (Cinelli R stem). Waiting for noon to ride, as it's darn cold now. Thanks for looking.
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Tom Adams, Shrewsbury NJ
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