Bates Vegrandis
09-10-13, 08:34 AM
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Bates Vegrandis
I have recently inherited this and wondered what people thought and if it is worth anything? 
Sorry about the pretty poor quality, I only have my camera phone
09-10-13, 08:40 AM
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Yes, those are really poor quality pics. Love, love the fork. I take it that this is original and not what it looked like after having one too many at the local pub and 
? The Bates is a keeper for sure.
? The Bates is a keeper for sure.
09-10-13, 08:44 AM
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Judging by the sticker on the forks, it is a patented fork design. It depends on its value as to whether I can afford to keep it. The local pub is a dreamland for me these days sadly. I am self employed as a cycle mechanic as I am a single parent and pounds mean food.... But a beautiful bike never the less it is a beauty
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Forks Bent 
Nice looking Bates can't wait to see better quality pics..
Actually that would look splendid next to my Hetchins.
Nice looking Bates can't wait to see better quality pics..
Actually that would look splendid next to my Hetchins.
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