Major Nichols 'Record' - 1970
Posted: Wednesday 19th August 2020
This frame was given to me by it’s original owner, Mike Hazelwood of the Saracen R.C. We raced with each other back in the 1960s and 70s. He had loaned it out in 1977, and only got it back last year. It was in a very sorry state, and it needed a new pair of chain stays before refinishing by Argos Cycles in Bristol. This was exactly like the original finish, as was my 1973 model 7383. I rebuilt the bike recently, and am hoping to ride it on the Major Nichols ride out this year.
| Frame | 1970 Major Nichols "Record" No.7050 Reynolds 531 DB. throughout. Zeus front and rear dropouts. Seat tube 22.5" C to T, Top tube 22.25" C to C, Wheelbase 39" |
| Wheels | Campagnolo large-flange hubs, Milremo "Montreal" sprint rims 32/32 spokes. |
| Chainset | Campagnolo 52-42 rings 172.5mm cranks with Regina 5 speed freewheel 14-15-16-17-18-18 |
| Pedals | Campagnolo, chrome steel. Toe clips Christophe (Long) |
| Gears | Rear Mech - Campagnolo Nuovo Record. Front Mech - Campagnolo. Record with Campagnolo braze-on levers with Campagnolo rubber covers |
| Brakes | Universal mod 68 side-pull |
| Stem/Bars | Evian (Ambrosio) stem 12.5 cm. with Cinelli 66 bars |
| Saddle | Cinelli leather covered plastic on Campagnolo twin-bolt 27.2mm seat pin |
| Extras | Chainstays replaced and refinished by Argos Cycles in Bristol |
Thanks for reading
Posted: Wednesday 19th August 2020
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