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Old 10-08-23 | 10:04 PM
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SwimmerMike
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Originally Posted by juvela
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if you have not done so already would think first order of business would be to check steerer diameter

there is a good possibility it may be the Chater-Lea 31/32" size

dropouts appear to be AGRATI forged (3D on outer face and flat in inner)

fork ends appear stamped

to find period correct high quality fittings individually could deflate wallet

would think it likely to have expressed an 8V drive train

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I was warned by the seller to be careful on the steerer size for the headset. He was sure it is a 1” steerer. I also measured it (a couple of times) at 1” I’ll check a few more times since they are rare and not cheap. . From what I read the 31/32 is more common.

yeah, this may not be cheap to build out. A lot of it will depend on the choices ranging from patina to parts.

The rear is around 111mm so not a 5 speed. I need to do some researching and decision making on if I want to spread the drop outs to 120ish.
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