Racing Frames

Prima

 

This is an "entry level" racing frame. This model is built with Reynolds 631 oversize tube. Reynolds 631 is 853 without the heat treatment and produces a very lively frame without any harshness in the ride quality. The frame incorporates forged dropouts and high quality fittings including a cast seat lug. The forks are Reynolds R with a cast crown or we can fit carbon fibre forks in either Ahead or conventional configuration. Braze on lever bosses, chainstay stop, 2 sets of bottle bosses and brake cable guides are all included. The Prima is designed to a range of standard sizes, however, if required they can be "made to measure" by altering top tube, seat tube or seat angle at no extra cost.

 

 

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51, 53, 55, 57, 59, 62 cm (measured centre of bottom bracket to top of seat tube) Finish any single colour enamel from the colour chart Includes lever bosses, 2 sets of bottlebosses, brake cable guides and chainstay stop. Reynolds 631 oversize tube Forks Reynolds R with cast crown or carbon fibre Forged dropouts

Prices Prima frame & Reynolds forks  £860 Prima frame only  £740

Prima Training Frames

 

 

This is a training or "club riding" version of the  Prima with a little extra clearance and eyes for mudguards and 23 mm tyres. The material specifications and geometry is the same as the race Prima so that it can be set up with exactly the same position and have the same ride characteristics.

 

Price is the same as the race Prima.

 

Standard Racing Frame Design Data

 

 

 

These designs are the standard used on the basic frames. They are based on experience of the last 30 years of frame building and will fit "most of the people most of the time" If you have a requirement for something different then this can be accommodated by altering top tube or seat tube length or seat angle at no extra cost.

 

Classique 

 

The Classique is a traditional racing style frame. Built to the highest standards of craftsmanship, with the classic horizontal top tube and lugged construction. This frame is built with Reynolds 631 oversize tube. Reynolds 631 is 853 without the heat treatment and produces a very lively frame without any harshness in the ride quality. The rear stays are Reynolds 725, a heat treated tube similar to the old 753. The Classique is also available in lugless fillet brazed construction for those who prefer the smooth look.

 

 

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Finest cast components with engraving on fork crown, brake bridge and seat stay tops. Full set of braze on fittings including two sets of bottle bosses, lever bosses, STI/Ergo cable guides, Front mech. Bracket, brake cable guides or stops, chain hanger, and chainstay gear cable stop. Straight or curved Reynolds R fork blades with 1" or 1 1/8" steerer. 1" steerer can be supplied threaded or Ahead. The main triangle is built using Reynolds 631 oversize tube (853 without the heat treatment). The rear stays are Reynolds 725 heat treated chrome moly to give a really stiff base for power transmission Finish any single colour enamel from the colour chart

 

 

The Classique range of frames are all custom built so each frame is the product of an extensive design consultation with the customer allowing the frame to be tailored to the exact requirements of both riding style and type.

 

All the Reynolds tubes are supplied in a range of diameters and gauges thus allowing Dave to choose an appropriate tube for each area of the frame. Whilst the first preferred tube for the Classique is 631 with oversize top and down tubes Dave can build this frame from any of the Reynolds, Columbus or Dedaccai tube set you may require.

 

Sticking with Reynolds, the 725 heat treated tubes can usefully be used in the main triangle of a larger frame to increase torsional stiffness without adding weight or cost

 

 

Classique 853

 

Introduced into the Reynolds range late in 1995, 853 actually gets stronger after joining. It is available in a wide range of diameters and gauges which enables Dave to "fine tune" the frame design to the precise requirements of the rider. Based on the same component spec. and design consultation process as the Classique, the Clasiquel 853 is the ultimate in conventional lugged frames.

 

Classique Piste

 

All the Classique models are also available as track frames

 

Prices

• Classique, 631 & Reynolds forks  £1010
• Classique frame only  £890
• Classique 725 frame & Reynolds forks  £1010
• Classique 725 frame only  £890
• Classique 853 frame & Reynolds forks  £1110
• Classique 853 frame only  £990
• Classique Piste same as above

 

 

Low Profile TT

 

The variations on the theme "Low Profile" are as legion as the tubesets available. This is simply a starting point for discussion to end up at your own individual frame.

 

 

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Designed to suit each riders style and physique Designer selected tubes Braze on fittings to your choice Fillet brazed construction Horizontal or sloping top tube Supplied as a frame only, either Reynolds R or Carbon Fibre forks can be specified to complement this superb frame Finish any single colour enamel from the colour chart

 

Usually built in "Micro" style i.e. a lower top tube and steeper seat angle, with the seat stays attaching level with the top tube. Used with an extended seat pin to get the saddle at the correct height, this allows the Tri bars to be set low enough to get some adjustment for different types. Each frame is built to order so any specific requirements can be accommodated. These frames would normally be built fillet brazed with vertical rear dropouts and a cast vee brake bridge.

 

The tubeset can be anything from Reynolds 631 through all the Reynolds range with all its possible variations to 853 including a teardrop shaped down tube that has been re worked into a more aerodynamic shape. 

 

The prices given here are for guidance only as each frame is unique. All the frames are priced as frame only. Dave can supply Reynolds 531 or Carbon Fibre forks in either threaded or threadless AheadSet style

 

Prices

• Low Pro TT 631  £1010
• Low Pro TT 725  £1010
• Low Pro TT 853  £1110 (round down tube)
• Low Pro TT 853  £1215 (MEGA down tube)
• Low Pro EGO  £1270
• Reynolds forks straight or curved blades from £180

 

Elite

Top of the range racing frame for the rider who wants the best in hand crafted frames.

 

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Custom frame designed to suit the riders exact requirements Completely "fillet brazed" (Dave will Tig weld it if you really want, but it looks nowhere near as good !) Built in either conventional ie horizontal top tube or "compact" ie sloping top tube with long seat pin Includes any braze on fittings required eg front mech. boss, number plate boss plus all the usual ones. Built from Reynolds 853 including an oval or teardrop shaped down tube. Supplied as a frame only, either Reynolds R or Carbon Fibre forks can be specified to complement this superb frame Carbon Fibre seat stays or complete rear end can be fitted as an option. Finish any single colour enamel from the colour chart

 

The Elite features a deep section down tube, either oval or teardrop. Alternatively Dave can make it with opposed oval top and down tubes. This frame can also be built with Pro Team 853 main triangle tubes which are even lighter than the already light standard 853. This will enable Dave to produce a steel frame with all of the advantages of steel that weighs only 3.5 lbs approx (slightly lighter again with a carbon back end) for a 57cm frame. This weight is almost equal to many of the Aluminium and Titanium frames around today, but at a considerable cost saving.

 

Dave has built a compact version of this model into a bike weighing under 18 lbs using Carbon AheadSet forks, Columbus carbon seat stays, Dura Ace groupset and carefully selected components. If you throw more money at it, it is possible to get it even lighter (both your bike and your wallet!)

 

Prices 

• Elite frame only  £1140
• Reynolds forks straight or curved blades from £180

 

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