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@DustyRumble
This frame was very probably built by Barry Chick (who did Alf's frames) and has that classic Shorter geometry - it's just prefect!
Built in 1974 - frame number 2574
22" seat and top tubes and 37.5" wheelbase.
No tubing sticker but imagine 531 rather than columbus.
Prugnat lugs and Campag verticle dropouts (but not full of holes)
Look for pictures of Engers, Pete Wells et al - they are all on Shorters like this!
Brazings for rear mech only and top tube brake cable stops - again check out those pictures of Alf's bikes.
I had intended to build this up as a tribute to the period - but it is just not going to happen.
Oh, it needs paint!
TDC (I think) headset fitted.
I need £175 which may seem steep for a frame that needs paint - but (along with the Cronometros) Shorters like this of this period are just the definitive thing!
Oh, Skully gets first call cos he missed my Cronometro Ultralight!
All the best
Dusty