[CR]Flying Scot frame 69H

(Example: Framebuilders:Mario Confente)

Date: Mon, 11 Dec 2000 12:10:17 +0000
From: "Bob Reid" <bob.reid1@virgin.net>
To: <Classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR]Flying Scot frame 69H

Yestrday I acquired another Flying Scotbicycle. Though it had been converted in 1964 for touring I get the distinct impression that this frame was built (in 1957 as it was) specifically for racing rather. To me with my "limited" knowledge, there are some obvious signs - though I'd appreciate any comments

- It has Simplex frame ends c/w derailleur hanger on the r.h.s. (both are marked BREV.SIMPLEX) and a 120 mm frame spacing (It doesn't look respaced)

- The front fork ends have those peculiar sharp tangs on the back side of the dropout (to make for faster wheel changes)?.

- Some form of front and rear derailleurs must have been fitted - there is a cable stop brazed on to the top of the right-hand chainstay and a twin cable guide brazed on to the top of the r.h.s. of the RGF BB shell. this is particualrly interesting as both gear cables would have to have been run down the right-hand side of the down tube. There is also a brazed on stop underneath the down tube.

from these clues has anyone any idea what type of derailleur gear were fitted ? - Does anyone recall gears with the changers on both sides of the down tube, or a double down tube cable stops, with both cables routed down the r.h.s. ? - Bar-end levers perhaps ?

Lastly (sorry for the length) - perhaps Hilary will know the right answer to this. The normal name on the downtube, has been cut short to "The Scot" and placed at the top of the down tube rather than the centre. It doesn't appear to have been re-enamelled, yet there are no other transfers. Was this the result of racing restrictions in the late 50's preventing any form of advertising on that could be clearly photographed on the bike ?

Bob Reid Stonehaven Scotland

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