Hello!
so I'm coming here from appraisal. I recently picked a Harding bike that I am reasonably certain is a holdsworth rebrand. Serial number on bottom bracket places it in late 81-early 83.
I am having a heck of a time identify the frame model though. It has 531 forks and though the sticker is missing I am fairly certain the frames tubeset is also 531. I only think that because I haven't found a single frameset holdsworth sells that comes with a 531 fork and a lower quality frame triangle.
it looks quite similair to a 531 special to me but it seems to be wishful thinking as I've been told it is not that by a member more familiar with frames.
it is definitely set up as a touring rig. It has huge clearance with 27" tires and threaded eyelets.
One of the big things that makes this a tough one to identify is what appear to be a braced on cable guide that goes over the bottom bracket as opposed under. I have yet to find one with one of those .
Anyway heres some pictures of my find. Any help would be much appreciated!







Close up of rear drop outs


The interesting gear cable line which I havnt found on another frame