Custom built Harry Quinn fixed wheel bike for (private) sale. Now sold.

This is a new build that was put together to promote our business. Spec follows with a collection of photos and some further notes at the bottom of this page.

Full specification as follows:

• Frame: Harry Quinn Reynolds 531. Original paint and decals. Seat tube 54cm c-c. Top tube 54cm c-c.
• Fork: Reynolds 531, custom painted in pastel white.
• Wheels: Brand new custom build with Mavic Open Pro 32h rims, ACI DB SS spokes and Velox rim tape.
• Front: NOS (new old stock) Campagnolo Veloce polished hub.
• Rear: Brand new custom polished converted M756 bolt-on hub.
• Cog: Bolt on VeloSolo 17t 3/32" EN36 chro-moly polished.
• Tyres: Brand New Michelin Krylion Carbon 700 x 23c. Continental Race inner tubes.
• Bars: NOS Ambrosio Campione del Mondo.
• Stem: Cinelli XA, 90mm length.
• Bar Tape: Brand New Charge (faux leather) brown.
• Brake Lever: Brand New custom polished Specialized O/S with carbon spacer to mount next to stem.
• Front Brake: NOS Campagnolo Centaur.
• Chainset: Virtually new Campagnolo Veloce 170mm with TA Specialites 3/32" 42t chainring.
• Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo Centaur hollow axle sealed cartridge.
• Chain: Brand New Sedis PC870 3/32".
• Headset: NOS Tange Japan chromed steel.
• Seatpost: Campagnolo Aero.
• Saddle: Brooks B17 brown leather, nicely broken in.
• Pedals: None supplied.

Harry Quinn was a well known English frame builder based in Liverpool and this is quite an early frame - serial number is Q2630 (circa 1960's). The original paint is quite tired with chips and touch-up spots but it would be a real shame to re-paint this frame and lose all the character. It has been completely cleaned inside and out and the tubing inside is near perfect. It has a very clean look with minimal braze-ons. Three coats of Mer polish have been applied to further protect the original paint. Size is 54cm centre to centre - should suit someone around 5' 8" to 5' 11".

Fork is a Reynolds 531 with a bare metal respray in pastel white. A brand new Tange headset has been fitted. Wheels are custom built by a first class UK builder with ACI double butted stainless steel spokes and top spec Mavic Open Pro rims. Front hub is a brand new (NOS) Campag Veloce (QR - but can be swopped for a bolt on skewer) and the rear is one of our own custom built and polished M756 hubs. Cog is a bolt on polished VeloSolo cog in 17t with 1mm spacer to give a millimeter perfect matching chainline front and rear and a very smooth and near silent drivetrain.

Tyres are top spec brand new Michelin Krylions, very grippy, light and hard wearing. NOS Ambrosio bars are fitted with good forward sweep and quite a deep drop. Stem is a very clean Cinelli XA in a short 90mm length. New Charge bar tape and a polished Specialized lever is fitted to give maximum hand room on the bars. Front brake (no rear) is a NOS polished Campag Centaur. Seatpost is a Campag aero and the Brooks saddle has a lovely history with many miles travelled.

All in all it's a classic looking bike that rides beautifully. Perfect for Sunday rides to the cafe, daily commuting or as a working messenger bike with tons more character than a modern mass market fixie. Weight is a very light sub 18lbs (no pedals fitted). NOW SOLD.

Some links to Harry Quinn here and here.