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| Model: | Special |
| Brand: | W.F. Holdsworth |
| Category: | Road Race |
| Years: | 1970's - 1980's |
| Country: | England |
| Production: | Factory Production |
| Sold As: | Complete Bicycle |
| Material: | Steel |
| Construction: | Lugged |
| Drivetrain: | Derailleurs |
| Wheel Size: | 27" |
| Added By: | JFischer on 02/08/10 |
| Updated By: | JFischer on 02/08/10 |
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| Model General Information |
While not likely the top model of W.F. Holdsworth's line, the special is built of full Reynolds 531 steel and is equipped with Campagnolo Gran Sport gearing (circa 1980).
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| Primary Example: | W.F. Holdsworth Special (1980) |
| Years: | 1980 | Sold As: | Complete Bicycle |
| Bottom Bracket: | English/ISO: 1.370 x 24 | Brake Mounting: | Exterior Nutted |
| Brake Bridge: | Reinforced | Derailleur Cable Routing: | Under Bottom Bracket |
| Lug Style: | Long Point | Brake Guides: | 3x Double Loop style on top tube |
| Fork Style: | Curved Blades | Seat Stays: | Capped, flat |
| Fork Crown Style: | Flat Crown | Main Tubing: | |
| Rear Dropouts: | Horizontal | Color(s): | Red |
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One of many English large scale frame builders who over time bought out their rivals and eventually grew too big for their own good. Examples from their early years through the 60's are said to be of extraordinarily quality. However through the 70's and certainly in the 80's the frames became mass produced product. However even these later examples are reported to be fine riding frame, just do not have the workmanship of the earlier frames. Holdsworth bought out builders Claud Butler and Freddie Grubb among others.
