Neil Orrell triple triangle track Reynolds 531 designer select made in 1996. Recently purchased and built up with spare parts at the moment. Research appears to show that Reynolds 531DS tubing is a mix n match of 531C and 531ST. Bit of history from the website - NEIL ORRELL. 30+ YEARS FRAMEBUILDER ABOUT NEIL Neil has been cycling since he was a young teenager, cycling with friends before moving onto club cycling, time trialling, cyclo cross, and road racing as well as a stint track racing on the Fallowfield track. Neil studied Metallurgy at college and worked in the engineering industry. He has since been building bike frames for over 30 years and wheels for just as long. He has built frames and wheels for professional and pleasure cyclists and for all branches of cycling as well tandems, tricycles and even recumbents and racing push chairs for the disabled. All Neil’s frames are hand built in his Manchester based workshop, using only the highest quality tools and materials.
Frame:
Reynolds 531 designer select
Fork/Headset:
H/S - Hatta Swan.
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
SG 75 & 47t Zen.
Pedals:
MXS RX1
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Chain: D.I.D
Derailleurs/Shifters:
N/A
Saddle/Seatpost:
Conpy seamless /DA 7400
Brakes:
N/A
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Nova Tec hubs/ 15t sprocket & no name rims (if anyone knows what they are please let me know)
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Nova Tec hubs/ 15t sprocket & no name rims (if anyone knows what they are please let me know)
More Info:
Handlebars are a bit too wide at the moment 42cm and will replace them with 38-40cm.
Fitting new wheels which are Campagnolo Lambda Strada rims on low flange C Record hubs.
Added by Sideshowbob. Last updated over 6 years ago.
As of over 6 years ago, Sideshowbob has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
11 Comments
Looking good man!
Posted over 7 years ago
Thanks buddy. I need to take some further photos as I have now added a Nitto 65 seat post, Pearl stem and B123 bars.
Posted over 7 years ago
Looks laterally and vertically stiff (fast)! Neat fork. Thanks for sharing.
Posted over 7 years ago
Octavio says:
awesome frame set ! thanks for sharing the history
Posted about 7 years ago