I've posted on the C&V before and you all have been very tolerant as I discuss Raleigh Records and my Fuji Monterey, older but low end bikes. Yesterday I came across a bike that I believe is a different level and belongs here in the C&V forum. Without going into too much detail, I was helping out a local church who gives away donor bikes to needy families. The people running the event asked if I wanted anything from their stack of bikes headed to the metal recycle center. Off to one side of that group was this one road bike that caught my eye. I've never heard of the brand name, but the downtube had a few flakes remainging of a "Reynolds" decal, probably 531. The bike is a Woodrup, no model designation is available as the decal is gone. The bike is no longer usable as a donor bike because one of the members of the group ran over the rear wheel destroying the wheel and the rear derailer, but, incredibly, missing the frame. The only frame damage is the frame hanger for the derailer is bent (the picture does not show the damage properly). The bike is a 53cm. My size frame is 52-56, with 54 ideal. There are signs that this bike is a thoroughbred. The bottom bracket housing clearly states "Cinelli", the brakes are Shimano 600, center pull in the back and caliper in the front. The front Shimano derailer has a marking on it I've never seen. The shifter is Shimano 600 and the rear derailer is a Suntour XR 100. The front rim is Mavic, the rear was no name alloy. The cranks are Sugino AT triple. Note there are bottle bosses on the top and bottom of the downtube. This looks to me, with my limited knowledge, to be a tourer. I'm guessing this bike is worth rebuilding. I checked BF and went to the internet. From what I came across, it looks like this might be a custom build frame.
I will not attempt to repair the bent derailer bolt hole. All Star Bikes, either Cary or Raleigh will be receiving a visit in the next couple of weeks for that repair. As for other bikes, I also rescued a Carabela frame with Campy components that I'll post about separately.
Any information, comments, suggestions are greatly appreciated.