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Bill Hurlow 'Italia' - 1971

Posted: Wednesday 12th August 2020

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FrameBill Hurlow 'Italia'; Reynolds 531DB; Frame number 1718 - 3 April 1971; 24¼" seat tube, 41" wheelbase
WheelsThe original Scheeren Record magnesium alloy, 36/36 spokes, on Campagnolo Record large-flange hubs. To preserve these wheels I also use a pair of Fiamme alloy sprint rims on Campagnolo Record large-flange hubs,
ChainsetCampagnolo Record double 54/49, Strada cranks 172.5mm
PedalsCampagnolo Record, with red leather straps as recommended by Bill Hurlow to match the seat tube panel
GearsCampagnolo Nuovo Record front and rear, 10 gears
BrakesCampagnolo Record side-pull
Stem/BarsCinelli stem with Cinelli Giro bars with Campagnolo headset
SaddleCinelli Unicanitor plastic on Campagnolo Record seat post 27.2
Extra detailsWhen I ordered the frame from Bill Hurlow in December 1970 I requested fleur-de-lys lugs. Bill Hurlow said that he could no longer get the lug stock for that pattern. He recommended the simpler lug design seen on this frame. He was based at 112 Carlton Hill, Herne Bay, Kent at the time of the order.
Hand painted 'W B Hurlow' on down-tube, Campagnolo Record side-pull brake which was recommended by B H. The specification sheet from Bill Hurlow lists the stem as Cinelli, 1A, 9-1/2 cm. The
Hand painted 'W B Hurlow' on down-tube, Campagnolo Record side-pull brake which was recommended by B H. The specification sheet from Bill Hurlow lists the stem as Cinelli, 1A, 9-1/2 cm. The "Frame and Forks" are listed as "Italia to specifications, D/tube written O/E (outlined) and (owners) name O/E", where O/E is for Old English. "Outline" refers to the gold trim around the red O/E lettering on the down tube, and "name" refers to the customer's name, which in this instance is on the top tube in O/E (a feature common to many WBH's). The paintwork was done by a sprayer who was known to pin-stripe the McLaren racing cars
Hurlow head and seat tube transfer
Hurlow head and seat tube transfer
Rear brake bridge
Rear brake bridge
Seat lug wrap detail
Seat lug wrap detail
More of the hand-painted decoration and lining, also brake cable stop and eye
More of the hand-painted decoration and lining, also brake cable stop and eye
Head lugs as recommended to the original purchaser by Bill Hurlow
Head lugs as recommended to the original purchaser by Bill Hurlow
Here are the set of transfers from the Scheeren Record sprint rims which were provided by the builder of this machine in 1971. The rims are built on Campagnolo Record hubs.
Here are the set of transfers from the Scheeren Record sprint rims which were provided by the builder of this machine in 1971. The rims are built on Campagnolo Record hubs.
details of engraving on the original handlebar sleeve
details of engraving on the original handlebar sleeve
Another close-up of immaculate long-line Italian lugs (Bill Hurlow's description) on this machine Paintwork,lining and transfers are original as done by B H.
Another close-up of immaculate long-line Italian lugs (Bill Hurlow's description) on this machine Paintwork,lining and transfers are original as done by B H.
Bill Hurlow was fond of his 5-band panel, and he referred to it as
Bill Hurlow was fond of his 5-band panel, and he referred to it as "our red enamel panel" in a 1970 letter. The white paint, the gold pinstripe work, the transfers, the clear-coat and the Campagnolo equipment, are all original.
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