General Cycling Discussion - More Falcon Frame Info... should I?

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TheMilford
10-28-02, 09:24 PM
I inquired the store owner the scoop on these New Old Stock frames and here's what I got:

(c) 1980
British Falcon Bicycle Frame NOS. " Guaranteed Built with Reynolds
**531** fork blades, stays & butted frame tubes.
Manufactured by Reynolds Limited Birmingham, England" Campagnolo drop
outs, 21" -24" Available , Red, Blue, Silver, Green, Designed by Ernie
Clements,
San Remo model, touring, fender and water bottle braze-ons. $200.00

My question is, do you folks think I should go for it? I'm new to the cycling thing but, like my DIY Audio/Stereo hobby I have a hard time NOT building things from scratch (I'm a tinkerer!)... so I thought this could be a neat winter project. I just want to make sure these are "quality" frames...

Nuff said,

Thank for all of your replies.
regards,
David J. Gereg

stumpjumper
10-29-02, 07:32 AM
531 tubing and campy drop outs are big plusses.. if these are actualy nos, then it seems like a good deal. you cant beat 531 for a smooth ride ;)

You might want to post a message to the classicrendevous.com mailing list and see what they have to say. Its still a bit 'new' for them, but they should still have a slew of info for you. They should also provide good leads for nos and nice used period-correct components if your interested.

Good luck with your project!