In a message dated 28/12/2005 02:42:27 GMT Standard Time, norris@norrislockley.wanadoo.co.uk writes:
In the contribution in which I introduced myself, one of my claims to a type of legitimacy for being on the List was that as well as being an active cyclist since 1948, I have also been building frames on and off since 1953..I think that was the year I broke my duck. Various references have been made to my "Bespoke" brand..and I know that there are Members on this side of the water who have seen some of the machines I have built..and there are a few "Bespokes of Settle" over in the States...but only a handful. If anyone is interested, I have a 59cm Bespoke frame and fork for sale £30 0 plus shipping. I think it is early 1980's, 531 butted (no decal but origin al owner said it was) Nervex Pro lugs (but fork crown is something else - no Nervex Pro left apparently) chromed Campagnolo vertical dropouts, 120mm spacing, repainted dark blue with yellow decals. I bought this from the or iginal owner who had it equipped with Campagnolo Super Record - he didn't have a record of the geometry and I haven't been able to find out. Excellent cond ition. Rides well.
Hugh Thornton
Cheshire, England