FALCON 1970s

[cipolinni]

this was picked up from the skip in hell of a state
recently restored fully
components are shimano/suntour indexed
fantastic bike for touring
love it

 

[fingers]

That looks lovely and clean... Are they 27x1,1/4 wheels?
Reminds me of my Clubman

531?

Cheers

 

[cipolinni]

hi
to be honest with you,there was no sign of any decals to state 531!!
but seems light enough
i'm not fussed to be honest,i just love the shape and feel to it
and the pleasure i had restoring it
malc

 

[schub]

Hi

I recently picked up a similar looking frame. It is badged "Coventry Eagle" and has a 531 sticker. I gather Coventry Eagles were made in the Falcon factory. The seatpost diameter is 27.0 (I can insert a 27.2 seatpost about an inch before it sticks) so I suppose it must be the touring version of 531 tubing. I wonder if yours is the same. Does it have a serial number on the BB?

You've made a fantastic job of the renovation.

cheers

John