CHAS ROBERTS REYNOLDS 531 EXTRA SMALL ROAD TOURING BIKE BROOKS PROFESSIONAL S

Description

Royal House Antiques

Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this collectable Chas Roberts Reynolds 531 steel framed Touring road bike with upgraded parts to include a Brooks Professional S RRP £139 saddle 

HISTORY

I am selling my entire bike collection which comprises of around 30 bikes, all luxury high end pieces, there are Colnagos, Mercian, Giant, Roberts, Cervelo’s, Lemon’s, Specialized, with Carbon Titanium or Columbus steel frames and some of the most expensive parts in the world, there are also some frames, again Titanium and Colnago, Bianchi etc, some wheels Zipp 303’s, Campagnolo Hyperion carbons etc, and then a few parts. I also have a NOS in the case Dura Ace 25th Anniversary groupset. These are all that is left over from my bike shop, I have kept them for years hanging around my furniture workshop as pieces of art and to remember the good old days, my new warehouse doesn’t have the same hanging space so these all need to go!

DESCRIPTION

This bike was bought as part of a very interesting bundle, it is a classic touring road bike, fitted with its pannier rack and full length mudguards, the saddle is a very desirable piece, it cost £139,99 and is a Brooks Professional S chrome studded piece, widely considered one of the most comfortable saddle makers in the world. The frame has been upgraded and well maintained over the years, almost every single part has been changed and modified keeping the bike relevant and a good touring piece. Chas Roberts have been an absolute staple of the cycling industry since the 1960’s, I’ll include some information below

Transport wise I would prefer for all bikes to be collected from Pulborough RH201DE after being paid for, I can happily post them or if you are within certain areas, I can have them delivered with my courier, for international shipping please ask for a quote before you bid as the amount listed is just a guide 

SPECIFICATION

Frame:- Top tube c-c 50 Seat tube c-c 42.5 C-t-t 48.5 Head tube 150mm 

Headset:- Stronglite Delta 

Stem:- 3TTT 100mm 

Handlebars:- Profile 380mm 

Saddle:- Brooks Professional S 

Seatpost:- Laprade SR 

Front mech:- Shimano Sora 

Brakes:- 700cx Canti brakes 

Rear mech:- Shimano sora 

Chainset:- Specialites triple 165mm 

Pedals:- n/a 

Wheelset:- Chrina Rigida rims, Hubs Shimano Deore, Spokes 32 front and rear, tyres Continental Ultra Sport finished with an 8 speed cassette

CONDITION PLEASE READ

The whole bike looks to be in lovely condition throughout, I can see one notable chip in the paint work around the the seatpost area when reveals the stunning gold lugs, I was temped to peel the rest of the paint off in this area to expose all the wonderful gold, there will be various other small patina marks like cable rub and little chips, this is after all a well loved and used touring bike. We have cleaned it from top to bottom and oiled the chain, the brakes and gears may need some fettling as its sat unused for some time 

HISTORY

Roberts Cycles is a custom bicycle frame building business that was originally located in Selhurst near Croydon, South London, and is now located in Poole, England. 

The business began soon after World War II when Charles (Charlie) Benjamin Roberts worked as a frame-builder for Holdsworth, Claud Butler, and Freddie Grubb. 

In the 1960s, Charlie founded Roberts Cycles at the family home in Sydenham. He was later joined in the workshop by his oldest son Chas, and then by his youngest son Geoff. In 1979, Charlie Roberts died unexpectedly, and Chas took over the management of the business. By then, the business had moved from Sydenham to Anerley, South London. Chas was joined by his brother Geoff and Derek Bailey, who continued to build frames. 

The shop at Gloucester Road, Croydon, was closed at the end of May 2015, and Charles Roberts left the business. Roberts Cycles then relocated to the Sussex coast, where Geoff Roberts continues the family business, building and repairing frames. 

Production was limited to 100 steel frames per year, and each was made in a bespoke manner to the customer’s dimensions, mass, and equipment specification requirements. A mixture of Reynolds and Columbus tubing was used in construction, all of which was completed in-house. Painting was originally done in-house but was later outsourced and completed to a high standard.

The range includes bicycles built specifically for competition (road race, track), recreational (tandems, tricycles, mountain bikes, touring), and more. Bicycles bearing the name Roberts are all handmade in Sussex by Geoff Roberts using steel tube sets. Complete bicycles or frames can be built to customer specifications and the exact specific requirements of the customer.

Any questions please feel free to ask before you bid   

 

ABOUT US

Royal House Antiques is a privately owned family ran business founded in Wimbledon SW19 and now based in Pulborough RH20. We specialise in finding, restoring very fine luxury antique leather seating, along with every single other type of antique ranging from the 16th century to the 20th century. We also stock a number of designer brands such as Fritz Hansen, Ralph Lauren, Cavalli, Charles & Ray Eames, Vitra, David Linley, Rolex, Tiffany, Jager Le Coulter and so on     

 

PAYMENTS

We accept payment via Bitcoin, Bitcoin cash, Ethereum, Bacs, Chaps, PayPal or Card, we would kindly ask that all items are paid for within 48 hours and collected within 7 working days, we can hold all paid items for 14 days free of charge, there after a £20 a week storage fee will apply. We have long term storage which is very economically priced, we are happy to hold stock for as long as needed providing it is arranged prior to the purchase 

If sold items aren’t collected within three months and no arrangements have been made for long term storage you will forfeit the item and payment

 

CONDITION

Please view the very detailed pictures as they form part of the description pertaining to the condition. Please also ask any questions before you bid and not after, all of our items are sold as seen and as listed

Royal House Antiques cannot be held liable for any independent assumptions made regarding the items we sell, if you are unsure on any point, please feel free to ask for clarity  

Please note vintage period and original items such as leather seating will always have natural patina in the form of creasing and wear, we recommend annual waxing to ensure no moisture is lost, also hand dyed leather is not recommended to sit in direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time as it will dry out and fade   

 

IMPORT DUTY

Most countries charge some kind of import duty however almost all of our items won’t incur any charges as the items are exempt from tax due to the age and materials used

For European deliveries the price you will be quoted will include all clearance documentation and any customs charges so there won’t be any additional fees

For international deliveries such as the United States there can be some import duty to pay and or a clearance fee, I would estimate that 99% of all deliveries clear customs without being stopped for either

All duties are the responsibility of the purchaser who is the importer, they can’t be covered by the seller or shipping agent or factored in with additional retrospective discounts

 

RETURNS

Royal House Antiques offers a no quibble return policy if the item is not as described, if there are any issues with the piece you will be refunded in full once the item has been returned and inspected within 14 days, alternatively if there is a small issue, we can discuss finding a mutual resolution that makes all parties happy

We don’t offer a sale on approval service which means you can purchase the item, have it delivered and if you simply don’t like it, return it, this comes under change of mind or doesn’t fit. There is a lot of time, money and work involved in transporting goods around the world, the costs incurred can be vast so my advice would be if you are unsure on a piece please ask as many questions as you like to make sure you understand everything before you buy, if you are still unsure then please either arrange a viewing in person or if that’s not possible then don’t buy from an online retailer, perhaps look for a local gallery instead