Sep 03, 2014 Holdsworth Serial numbers. Discussion in 'Vintage and Classic Bikes' started by M0TEC, 6 Oct 2013. Raleigh, is the first that comes to mind but others are available. Execute an online search for Raleigh serial numbers and see what happens! Or Nishiki, or Holdsworth, or what ever. What one seeks might already be offered. Do not get too excited about serial numbers. Some serial number information can be misleading. For Sale: Roy Thame (W.F. Holdsworth) Frame & Fork Lugged Steel - Reynolds 531 Tubing White paint with red decals and red lug lining Very nice craftsmanship, these were high end frames in their day. Single owner frame. I was told he bought it brand new at W.F. Studio 4 james franco. Holdsworth in London in 1974 or 75 and has owned it ever since. 56cm ST ctc, 56.5cm TT ctc, 150mm Headtube. 1' Threaded Fork 118mm Rear spacing. 68mm English/ISO threaded BB. Serial number: '75246' (or could be 75240?, last number is hard to read) Previous owner also scribed some numbers on bb shell, likely DL #'s? Window cut-outs in headtube lugs, seattube cluster, etc. Gipiemme stamped front and rear road drop-outs Derailleur cable guides routed on top of bottom bracket shell Factory drilled for nutted brakes, front and rear. Includes Thun HS **Also includes the rare original custom Roy Thame seat binder bolt (of Andrew Hague make) AND the original custom Andrew Hague branded water bottle cage bolts** Overall good condition. Though some scratches, scuffs, and paint blemishes do show throughout. Fender braze-ons were added at some point (could be ea. Hi, a couple of years ago I bought an old Holdsworth competition bike and can find no mention of the model anywhere, does anyone have any info or photo as I would like to see what it was originally like. It has the competition transfers. Frame 531c, 531 forks, Chinelli Criterium handlebars,6 speed Maillard/Alesa wheels, Saba stem, brakes/gears/chainwheel/pedals/clips /fittings are Campag Brev (which I think makes it post 1978), cannot find a serial number on frame. Bike is rideable but the rims are v worn, was thinking of having new wheels built using the hubs- any suggestions. Don't want to spend a fortune as it is really too big for me and after being hit head on at 70mph by a hit and run driver I am not sure about my future fitness. It would be nice to keep it in character- needs a lot of touch up paint!! Any suggestions/info much appreciated. Holdsworth were a bike shop in Putney. Had there own brand, a friend of mine had a couple. Always associate them with Campag. They were often orange with a blue/green band, although that was sometimes reversed. The shop shut a few years ago, but they stopped selling their own brand some time ago I think. The brand was relaunched a few years back, didn’t do particularly well and Planet X have now bought it and market the bikes. Must confess I have a soft spot for them as they were fairly local to me. Hi, the frame has a Walton cycles as the supplier but their transfer is in much better condition than the others so possible it could have been resold later, also has a gold 'designed & handbuilt by Holdsworth' transfer above the bottom bracket. I have scoured the internet but cannot see any photos of the original and the only Competition model I can find is the retro version. The frame is a dark blue almost purple metallic colour. The top tube has the cable holders brazed (I assume) rather than clips. I don't want to replace parts until I know which bits were original. Any help/ideas much appreciated. Hi, had a bit of luck, was watching a cycle video on YouTube and the narrator mentioned a site called 'Veteran Cycle Club', they have masses of info and online copies of Holdsworth catalogues. Found mine was produced between 82-84, was available as a frame or complete bike with spec list. Suspect mine was bought as frame as one or two differences- now know colour is Campagnolo Blue Pearl. Will put a few photos on when I have it sussed.
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