This Bates (of London) was built up to do distance riding hence the slightly more modern components. It's covered some serious miles since. It's definitely not one for the purists, but I just love the old thing.
Frame:
1949 Bates BAR, Reynolds 531, Hand built using the famous 'Cantiflex' tubing.
Fork/Headset:
Hand built Reynolds 531 'Diadrant' fork and Tange
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
SR/Shimano
Saddle/Seatpost:
Butchered Brooks
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic MA 40 laced to 50's Resilion hub. Conti
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Mavic MA 40 laced to very rare 50's T F Blumfield Hub. Conti
Added by Bates78. Last updated about 12 years ago.
4 Comments
Time machine, recycling, old and new, way out of the ordinary! Lots of appeal. Shows very nice.
Posted about 12 years ago
update,maintenance-it's all good if it keep it rolling.nice job,enjoy
Posted about 12 years ago
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Bates78 says:
Thanks, Guys. I'm glad there's like minded people out there. I figure, if it means the bike staying on the road, being used, then surely using different components that are not all together 'period correct' has got to be better than going to scrap! I love the old gal, I've just dressed her up in some nice jewelery!
Posted about 12 years ago