Witcomb L'Avenir Mk.II - 1966
Owned by: Geoff Carter
| Frame | WITCOMB no 520166. A 1966 L'Avenir mk. 2 that I've owned since new. It has Reynolds 531 plain gauge tubing and was built by Barrie Witcomb. |
| Wheels | Campag Record Large Flange Q/R with Mavic MA3 rims |
| Chainset | Campagnolo Gran Sport |
| Pedals | Campagnolo Gran Sport with Christophe clips |
| Gears | Campag Nuovo Record front and rear gears |
| Brakes | Mafac Racer |
| Stem/Bars | Ambrosia stem with GB Maes bars |
| Saddle | Brooks
Professional |
| Extra details | I bought this frame in 1966 from Witcombs. It was built in Nov 66 by Barry Witcomb. I raced on it in 1967 and 1968 and had it resprayed by Mario Vaz in 2005. |
Geoff Carter in action age 16 in
Long Eaton Paragon's hilly time trial in March 67, the Witcomb's first
outing
 L'Avenir seat cluster
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 L'Avenir head lugs
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Campagnolo drive chain