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Ephgrave No. 1 track - 1959

Posted: Thursday 13th August 2020

Owned By: Mario Romeo

FrameEphgrave No 1 frame no. LE 3225 - 1959; seat tube 22½", top tube 22¾"; Reynolds 531 DB tubing
WheelsFiamme sprint rims on Airlite large-flange D/F hubs - 32/40 spokes tied and soldered
ChainsetStronglight steel cottered cranks with 27T TA inch-pitch ring
PedalsSheffield steel with Christophe toeclips
GearsSingle-speed fixed with 7T inch-pitch sprocket
BrakesN/A
Stem/BarsCinelli steel 'badged stem with Cinelli Pista bars
SaddleBrooks B17 Swallow
Extra details Brought a few years back, an untouched original Ephgrave Track frame dating 1959, the decals have faded over the years but remain as what looks like a gold outline, has faded rings decal on seat tube, the lugs throughout have been outlined in gold.
Fine details include rear curved detailed brake bridge, chrome ½ rear stays and fork tips, round forks, Reynolds 531 tubing, exquisite fine lugs throughout, original head badge and original colors of the decorative lolipop. Handles well with its tight geometry.
Three views of long spearpoint No. 1 head lugs plus Cinelli 'badged' steel stem and Pista bars
Three views of long spearpoint No. 1 head lugs plus Cinelli 'badged' steel stem and Pista bars
Seat cluster with 'lollipop' topeye decoration in original colours
Seat cluster with 'lollipop' topeye decoration in original colours
Twin-plate fork crown with round forks which were the norm for track frames
Twin-plate fork crown with round forks which were the norm for track frames
Inch-pitch drive with block chain, 27T chainring, 7T sprocket giving a gear of 104
Inch-pitch drive with block chain, 27T chainring, 7T sprocket giving a gear of 104" measured the UK way. With a double link removed the wheelbase would be shortened to good effect, but taking links out of block chains is not easy.
Detail of 5-pin crank/6-arm converter/chainring and block chain
Detail of 5-pin crank/6-arm converter/chainring and block chain
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Posted: Thursday 13th August 2020

Owned By: Mario Romeo

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