Holdsworth Late 1983 Catalog — Handbuilt Frame Sets & Bicycles

— Page 1 (front cover) —
HOLDSWORTH
HANDBUILT FRAME SETS & BICYCLES

[Photograph: close-up of a Holdsworth “Professional” head lug and headbadge against an orange background, chromed head tube with the W.F.H. crest transfer]

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1983 Cycle
AVANTI 501

The first Holdsworth frame to be made with the revolutionary new ‘531’ chrome molybdenum tubing from Reynolds. Every tube, including the fork blades, is butted, that is thick walled at the ends for brazing strength with thinner walled centres to reduce the weight. We have incorporated wide oval fork blades to increase rigidity and ensure positive handling.

The twelve speed cycle is finished in Pearl Red and assembled with many high quality alloy components including quick release hubs, high pressure rims, quill pedals and fluted micro adjusting seat pin. Suntour VX gears are linked with Regina close ratio freewheel. Tyres are narrow Worthy Blue Label with advanced technology nylon casing.

The Avanti 501 frameset with fork and headset fitted is also available separately.

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HOLDSWORTH CYCLES AND FRAMES — SPECIFICATIONS

Angles/dimensions/weights quoted are for frames in the middle of the size range. Smaller or larger frames will vary to provide appropriate overall geometry. Holdsworth policy is one of continuous improvement, and the right is reserved to amend specifications without notice.

AVANTI 501 — Frame tubing: Reynolds 531 chrome molybdenum. Fork ends: Sun Tour. Braze-ons: cable guides to top tube and under chainstay, nylon under-guides, bottle cage bosses. Frame angles: 73° head, 73° seat. Wheelbase: rear 16.5″, fork offset 2″. Bracket height: 10.75″. Headset: Tange. Seat pin: Strong N.S.1 fluted. Weight with fittings: approx. 6.5 lb / 2.95 kg. Hubs: alloy quick release, 32 holes. Rims: Weinmann 700C H.P. Freewheel: Regina Extra 14-15-16-17-18. Chainset: S.R. alloy cotterless, 42 x 52. Gears: Suntour VX, 12 speed. Pedals: MKS AR alloy quill. Brakes: alloy centre-pull. Saddle: alloy-railed. Bars and stem: alloy. Colour: Pearl Red. Sizes: 21″ 22″ 23″ 24″ 25″.

ULTIMA — Frame tubing: 531 butted main tubes and forks. Fork ends: Campagnolo. Braze-ons: cable guides to top tube, bracket and chainstay, lamp boss, rear carrier bosses. Frame angles: 73° head, 73° seat. Bracket height: 10.75″. Headset: alloy. Seat pin: Strong N.S.1 fluted. Weight with fittings: approx. 6.5 lb / 3.06 kg. Hubs: alloy quick release, 32 holes. Rims: Super Champion 700C H.P. Freewheel: Regina Extra 14-15-16-17-18-20-22. Chainset: S.R. Super Apex alloy, 32 x 50. Chain: D.I.D. Lanner Gold. Gears: alloy. Pedals: Lyotard 82 alloy. Brakes: alloy. Saddle: alloy. Colour: Brown Sable or Golden Yellow Pearl. Sizes: 21.5″ 22.5″ 23.5″ 24.5″ 25.5″.

MISTRAL — Frame tubing: Reynolds 531 SL, butted throughout. Fork ends: Campagnolo 1010. Braze-ons: cable guides to bridge, bracket and chainstay, lamp boss, rear carrier bosses. Frame angles: 72° head, 73° seat. Wheelbase: rear 17.5″, fork offset 2.25″. Bracket height: 10.75″. Headset: alloy. Seat pin: S.R. Laprade, 27.2mm. Weight with fittings: approx. 7.5 lb / 3.4 kg. Hubs: Campagnolo small flange quick release, 58 holes. Rims: Super Champion 700C H.P. Freewheel: Regina ORO 14-17-20-24-28. Chainset: D.I.D. Lanner Gold, 42 x 52. Chain: Sun Tour ‘Cyclone 2’, 10 speed. Gears: M.K.S. Sylvan alloy. Pedals: Brooks B17T. Brakes: G.B. Stelvio. Saddle: Cinelli 1A alloy. Bars and stem: two Mira alloy. Finish: brilliant red or flamboyant.

LADY MISTRAL — as Mistral but a lady’s diamond/mixte frame. Frame angles: 71° head, 73° seat. Wheelbase: rear 17.5″, fork offset 2.25″.

SPECIAL — Frame tubing: Reynolds 531. Braze-ons: all-alloy cable guides brazed on, lamp boss, rear carrier bosses. Frame angles: 74° head, 74° seat. Wheelbase: rear 16.5″, fork offset 1.5″. Bracket height: 10.75″. Seat pin: S.R. Laprade, 27.2mm. Weight with fittings: approx. 7.25 lb / 3.2 kg. Hubs: Campagnolo small flange quick release, 32 x 50. Rims: Super Champion Gentleman 700C. Freewheel: Regina bar 13-17-18-21-24. Chainset: D.I.D. Lanner Gold ‘Cyclone 2’, 42 x 52. Gears: Campagnolo Nuovo 425. Pedals: Isca 406, black. Brakes: Cinelli 64 in 1A alloy. Saddle: Allez alloy, chrome clips/straps. Colour: brown or Golden Pearl.

COMPETITION — Frame tubing: Reynolds 531 competition tubing. Frame angles: 74° head, 74° seat. Wheelbase: rear 16.5″, fork offset 1.5″. Weight with fittings: approx. 5.75 lb / 2.63 kg. Hubs: Campagnolo small flange quick release. Rims: Super Champion Profile sprint. Freewheel: Regina ORO 13-14-17-19-21. Chainset: Campagnolo Super Record, 42 x 52. Chain: Regina ORO. Gears: Campagnolo Nuovo 425. Pedals: Cinelli Unice. Brakes: Allez ultra high pressure. Saddle: Allez alloy, chrome clips/straps. Colour: yellow or white with black trim.

PROFESSIONAL — Frame tubing: Reynolds 531 Professional set. Braze-ons: cable guides to bridge, bracket and chainstay, rear carrier bosses. Frame angles: 74° head, 74° seat. Wheelbase: rear 16.5″, fork offset 1.5″. Headset: Campagnolo. Seat pin: Campagnolo Record, 27.2mm. Weight with fittings: approx. 5.75 lb / 2.52 kg. Hubs: Campagnolo Record, 36 holes. Rims: Super Champion Profile sprint. Freewheel: Regina ORO 13-14-17-19-21. Chainset: Campagnolo Super Record, 42 x 52. Chain: Regina ORO. Gears: Campagnolo Nuovo 425. Pedals: Cinelli Unice. Brakes: Allez ultra high pressure. Saddle: Allez alloy, chrome clips/straps. Colour: yellow or white with black trim.