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Bikes: 1970 Holdsworth Mistral, Vitus 979, Colnago Primavera, Corratec Hydracarbon, Massi MegaTeam, 1935 Claud Butler Super Velo, Carrera Virtuoso, Viner, 1953 Claud Butler Silver Jubilee, 1954 Holdsworth Typhoon, 1966 Claud Butler Olympic Road, 1982 Claud
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In theory nothing is irreparable, but there comes a point when the cost and effort of repair and replacement exceed the value and usefulness of the item. In my humble opinion, sadly that's the case with this frame & forks. Even on a really high quality frame, I'd make the same evaluation with this level of damage. However, the rest of the bike looks in good condition for low-end components. If the price was REALLY CHEAP, Free or "Here's some cash to take it away!", I'd snap it up, find another old frame & forks my size in need of a repaint and transfer everything over. The result - an almost free, ridable bike that you don't have to worry about chaining to a lamp post outside shops!