David LLoyd

feno46

Hi all,long time no post. Two years I think. :oops:

got back into cycling, bought myself a Tifosi and all the gear, then got the dreaded bengal lancer ( malignant melanoma) had lymph glands out in thigh and numerous opps on right leg so sold bike and everything as I didnt think I could cope.

Now feeling a lot better, so browsing a second hand shop today and spotted a David Lloyd road bike in need of a bit of work ,Reynolds 725 tubing, no brake cables, pedals or levers,wants £40.
Dont want to spend a lot of cash to find out I cant manage.
I suppose its vintage but what do you reckon,its a decent bike I think handbuilt locally.Will it be a handfull after the Tifiosi,.not fogetting I'm vintage as well (63)

Pete.

justresting

don't know about bike, but welcome back and I hope you go from strength to strength. Im sure getting a bike and having an interest and maybe a target can only help.

cougie

Lloydy made nice frames. If you wanted a new 725 frame from Argos cycles - it'd cost you over a grand for the frame and forks ! Other shops would ask > £500 ?

If its your size - I'd snap it up. I dont think 725 is "that" old either - so it cant be that vintage ?

feno46

Got the bike, its better than I thought. 753R frame, with the frame builders name ,Peter Woodworth on it. After a bit of research found out that Peter Woodworth was/is a buisiness partner of Chris Boardman.

Wheels are Mavic MA 40 hand built in Manchester by Harry Hall.
Shimano 600 brakes, campag gear levers and front mech, and shimano 600 6 speed rear mech.

Big question is to restore to origional spec or upgrade .

Pete.

top_bhoy

My advice for what its worth...get a saddle, shoes and pedals you are comfy with and just enjoy riding it for the next few months. You could end up spending a fortune on upgrading the bike which kind of defeats the object of buying cheap in the first place. If in 3-6 months you're still enjoying it and able to do, then ask the question - replacement bike or upgrade?

Good luck!