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Reynolds 531 DB tube set + lugs + fork crown + frame fittings + more! - $400 (oakland lake merritt / grand)
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If you don't build frames, talk to a local builder and maybe they can make some magic happen for you. I can provide a referral if you would like one. I just don't see myself doing anything with 'em anytime soon and want to clear some storage while funding other bike projects.
The whole kit appears to have originally been sourced from Bikecology in LA in the very early 80s. They were one of the first big mail-order bike catalogs in the US and imported a lot of high quality UK/Euro stuff.
Sold as a lot, only! However if you don't want the headset I'd gladly keep it to use elsewhere.
***Tube Set***
Top Tube - 635mm
Down Tube - 650mm
Seat Tube - 660mm
Head Tube - 165mm
Steerer - 200mm
Chainstays - Round/Oval/Round (!!!) no dimples - 400mm
Seatstays - Round/Single-Tapered - 600mm
Fork Blades - Oval/Round, pre-raked - 400mm
TT is 21/24 aka .81/.56/.81
ST is 21/24 aka .81/.56
DT is 20/23 aka .91/.61/.91
Fork Blades 18/21 aka 1.22/.81
I do not happen to know the butt lengths. I forgot to measure the fork blade outer dimensions but I can do so if you want.
***ALSO INCLUDED***
LUGS: long-point, stamped, unsure maker maybe Prugnat?
BB SHELL: cast, weight-relieved with milled slots underneath (I assume it is BSC/English threading - I have not checked to verify)
FORK CROWN: cast and machined, not sure by whom
STAY CAPS: billet-style
DROPOUTS: cast, front and rear Campagnolo 1010/B (medium length slots and no eyelets), w/ Campy rear axle adjuster screws in original paper pouch.
CABLE GUIDES: Shimano Dura-Ace in original package
HEADSET: Tange Levin, NOS/NIB
FRAME STICKER: Reynolds 531 Frame/Fork/Stays sticker. I have no reason to suspect it is a repro, so I assume that it is an original and vintage item. It was floating around in the shipping box with all the other period-correct bits wrapped in a scrap of paper, and I put it in a plastic pouch to keep it safe.
REYNOLDS INFORMATIONAL PAMPHLET: available online as a digital scan but it's cool as heck to have the original paper copy that came with the tube set.
Items are located in Oakland. Can potentially meet buyers in SF Monday-Thursday most weeks.
Willing to ship at buyer's expense, and would take care to ensure the tubing is well-protected from damage.
***Inquiries that do not include a phone number contact will be ignored***
Scammers, lowballers or folks wondering "is it still available?" will also be ignored.
If the ad is up, the items are available.