Falcon Westminster vintage woman's touring/training bike...
Falcon Westminster vintage woman's touring/training bike, Completely original, a vintage Falcon Westminster woman's touring or winter training bike. This is a beautifully proportioned bike, with a lugged Reynolds 531 frame in charcoal grey and a range of quality "old-skool" components. For a small sum, you're investing in an elegant and appreciating classic.The bike is mechanically sound (brakes could do with tweaking) and absolutely solid. It's surprisingly light for a 30 year old bike. There is some superficial rust damage to the frame, but the rigorous application of some wet-and-dry together with a touch up or complete respray, will have it restored to its former glory.This is an extremely reluctant sale as it was intended for my daughter. The intention was to rub the frame down and respray it. Unfortunately, I assumed -rather than checking such minor details- that the bike would be the correct size; it's not, it's too big. I've stated that the bike needs to be collected, however I wouldn't be adverse to you arranging your own courier. Obviously payment in full must be made prior to any courier making a collection.Bike specs:Frame: Reynolds 531 lugged and handbuilt in Britain Fork: Tange chromoly lugged crown with double eyeletsSize: 21inch (54cm) – would suit rider from 5ft 5in to 5ft 8ins approxHeadset: Tange threaded chrome plated.Stem: SR Sakae quill type Bars: SR Sakae Road champion vintage with original bar foamBrake levers: Weinmann short reach (good for smaller hands) with extension levers. Black hoods.Brakes: Weinmann 730 sidepullCrankset: original SR Sakae Custom teeth with built-in chainguardPedals: Lyotard alloy rat-trap styleBottom Bracket: Original Tange full adjustable cup and coneChain – Sedis 5 speedFreewheel – 5 SpeedGear levers – Shimano Altus LT in polished aluminium (old skool friction shift – very low maintenance)Front and rear derailleur – Shimano Altus LT original specHubs – Maillard of France, nutted axles front and rearSpokes – rustlessRims - Rigida polished aluminium (better braking than cheaper chrome steel rims and lighter too)Saddle: Original Selle San Marco Anatomica in suede/split leatherMudguards: Bluemels style chromoplastic in chrome/black with front flap and rear reflector £, Bristol, .