Bates BAR 22.5" Road Frame. Frame No. UU 12999 as far as I can see. Diadrant forks Cantiflex tubes. History purchased by my Father-in-Law from Stan Butler's in 1961. He was told by Stan it was made in 1949 by Jimmy Long who was one of Bates top frame builders. My Father-in-Law worked at Trojan Cars Purley way in the 60's and Allin's was their local lightweight shop Still in same paint from 1961, Norwood Paragon's club colours. No rust .Small easily repairable ding in top tube. Condition is very good. Price £225.00 includes air shipping insured. By coincindence there is a Bates on ebay at the moment and shipping is quoted at £57.50 by surface. You are getting this sent by Air insured. Normal delivery within 7 working days. Surface can take up to 100 days but if you so wish I can use this service. I am sure someone told me the date of manufacture and model can be verified by the frame number? Please contact off list.
>From where the wheels don't spin as fast as they use to. Be lucky Michael
Butler Huntingdon UK.