Rob,
I have a Woodrup I like quite a bit. My limited knowledge is like so: Before about 1981 they were independently distributed in the US, and had pretty laid-back angles, with no rear rack lugs and a BB shell other than Cinelli. That's how mine is. At some point distribution was taken up by Ten Speed Drive, with a design modified by TSD direction. That included rack lugs and Cinelli BB shell, with somewhat shorter chainstays and a bit more upright angles. Mine has the earlier configuration. My paint and decals need help, too. The frame clearances on mine were apparently set up for 27 inch wheels. 59 mm calipers fit it well, all other frame features are English standard, i.e. threads and headset.
I really like the way it rides!
I've tried to email them as well, with no response. I've received the advice from other CR citizens that I should use snail mail, with reply postage included, and some bucks to pay them for their time. Not unreasonable, but I haven't tried this.
I assume that if I get a painter to take on the finish restoration, such as Bayliss or Fattic, they'd do what's necessary to get decals. I'm planning to have a good local framebuilder align it. I'm really not interested in restoring the bike, just in stabilizing the frame. I'm also planning to go to the dark (off-topic) side of the drivetrain world with this bike, so I'll get the rear triangles spread accordingly.
Best of luck, and please keep us posted!
Ken Freeman Ann Arbor, MI USA
-----Original Message----- From: classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org [mailto:classicrendezvous-bounces@bikelist.org] On Behalf Of Rob Williams Sent: Friday, December 29, 2006 12:01 AM To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Subject: [CR]Woodrup Cycles
I have just found a Woodrup frame which I want to restore. I have had some
trouble contacting Woodrup via e-mail. Is anyone on the list familiar with
the framebuilder from Leeds? This frame appears to be a Cinelli lugged model
touring frame. The lugs are nicely thinned and the frame nicely put
together; the paint ( a Cinelli silver) is dodgy which seems in keeping. Any
thoughts would be appreciated. Decals are needed.
Peace Love Cycling
Robert W Williams
Seattle USA