I have a "Ten Speed Drive era" Woodrup.
Photos:
http://www.twistcomm.com/
I contacted Woodrup Cycles directly for decals. My original contact was by email which I found on their website. I had asked about the bike's serial number.
Here's a copy of their reply with contact info.
> Hi Fred,
> The easiest way to pay would be by visa, but as we don't have a secure in
ternet > account it's best to phone with your visa number.
> Our details are as below,
> Woodrup Cycles
> 345/7 Kirkstall Rd
> Leeds
> West Yorkshire
> England
> LS19 7ND
> Tel 00441132636212
> Regards,
> Tony
> Hi Fred,
> We can supply transfer sets, they cost £16.00 (was 28.07 US at the tim
e) inc postage.
> Hoping to be of service,
> Tony
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From: Rob Williams <rwynw@comcast.net> To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Date: Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 12:01 AM
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
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-------- From: Ken Freeman <freesound@comcast.net> To: Rob Williams <rwynw@comcast.net>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org Date: Fri, Dec 29, 2006 at 8:00 AM
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'l l get the rear triangles spread accordingly.
Best of luck, and please keep us posted!
Ken Freeman
Ann Arbor, MI USA
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