Recent addition: Holdswoth Special late 70's early 80's

    We recently got in a load of really cool road / sport touring bikes. here is one of them. This is going to be a quick post mostly of photos as my internet time is somewhat limited in the summer due to my working on the ground floor as a mechanic for most of the week.
     The frame dimensions are as follows:

• 54CM seat tube CTC
• 56CM top tube CT
• 32 1/2" stand over height

     The frame model is the special, I have included a photo from an era catalog with more specifics on the angles and intended uses for the bike.  this bike is in great, well maintained shape and is equipped quite sensibly. Campagnolo NR hubs laced to Super Champion Gentleman 81 clincher rims 700C. Sugino AT triple crank set, Huret Duopar rear derailleur, Suntour mountech front changer, Dura Ace clamp on shifters, and Suntour Superbe brakeset and levers.
     Check out the photos!
                                             Email at: bikeville@gmail.com for price

                                                  

For Sale: Bill Vetter touring bike 61CM

     This is a really nice Bill Vetter touring bike we picked up recently and is offered for sale here. Bill Vetter worked out of Vermont in the 1970's. He is most known for his touring bikes. Bicycle quarterly did a profile of his work in issue vol. 3 #4 (summer 2005). this bike is for a taller individual. The metallic green paint sparkles nicely in the sun and it retains the original decals. The build is a s follows:

• 61CM CTC seat tube
• 57 CM CTC top tube
• 35" stand over height
• 27" wheels, Sunshine pro am hub set laced to super champion rims with Specialized touring tires.
• Eclipse rear rack
• Blackburn front lowrider rack and bottle cage.
• Shimano BR MC70 cantilever brakes with Weinmann levers and cane creek hoods.
• Campagnolo Nuovo Record front derailleur.
• no rear derailleur
• Campagnolo super record braze on shift levers.
• Sugino triple crank set 171 G-5 stamp on arms.
• Suntour XC bottom bracket with grease injector crank bolts.
• SR seat post and suede San Marco saddle.
• KKT road pedals with XL Christophe toe clips and leather straps.
• Shimano 600 head set.
• Cinelli 1A stem (newer logo) 70mm extension and Campione del Mundo bars 41 CM wide.
• New black Brooks bar tape.
• Alloy bell

     The bike needs a drive train, rear derailleur and derailleur cables to be rideable. There is also grey primer around the cantilever stud areas, front and rear. Not really sure why as it does not appear that they were added on and the original green paint is visible underneath the primer. this will make a great bike for your upcoming tour! please email: bikeville@gmail.com for price. We can deliver to upcoming east coast swap meets. Shipping and handling will have to be calculated depending on location. Local pick up is OK, and preferred. enjoy!

      Here is a link to the bike Bicycle Quarterly profiled:BIll Vetter!