Holdsworth Townie – Reynolds 501 steel – $1450

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Classic lines, timeless ride quality — rebuilt for everyday duty.

This 90s-era Holdsworth frame was handbuilt in London using Reynolds 501 butted cromoly tubing and now rolls out of Pedal Cyclery fully refreshed and repurposed. It’s a sharp, comfortable townie that carries vintage charm without sacrificing daily reliability.

We’ve handbuilt the wheels in-house with smooth-spinning vintage SR hubs laced to Weinmann 913 double-wall alloy rims — light, strong, and practical. The drivetrain features a dependable mix of Shimano 105 cranks, RX100 shifters and derailleur, and vintage Shimano 600 brake calipers for plenty of controlled stopping power.

Finished with a Wald 1372 front basket, Schwalbe Marathon Racer 700×30 tyres, and classic steel vibes throughout.

Highlights:

  • Handbuilt Holdsworth Reynolds 501 frame (c. 1990s)

  • In-house handbuilt wheels: SR vintage hubs / Weinmann 913 rims

  • Schwalbe Marathon Racer 700 x 30 tyres

  • Shimano 105 crankset

  • Shimano RX100 shifters + rear derailleur

  • Shimano 600 (6207) brake calipers

  • Wald 1372 front basket

  • Fully rebuilt and tuned at Pedal Cyclery

A beautiful mix of old-world charm and modern functionality.
Rides smooth, hauls light loads, and turns heads.