Walvale Cycle built 1978

[Dave Willy]

I've joined this Forum to share info about a bike that belonged to the husband of my cousin, who recently died. It is a Walvale cycle built in 1978 by Norman Roberts. I wish to share the info before I advertise it on Ebay. Here are some details I have gleaned about the cycle from a local shop........
Walvale Frame and Forks, with Campagnolo Dropouts.
Campagnolo Gear System. Nouvo Record.
Campagnolo Headset.
Campagnolo Hub / Mavic Mach 2 Rims.
SR Royal Chainset
Cinelli Bar and Stem.
Galli Brakes.
Turbo Saddle.

 

[Dave Willy]

Here's a more accurate description and photos that I will use when I eventually put the bike on eBay.

WALVALE Classic hand built road bike . Built in 1978 by Norman Roberts.
Walvale Frame and Forks, with Campagnolo Dropouts.
Campagnolo Nouvo Record Gear System.
Campagnolo Headset.
Campagnolo large flange Hubs / Mavic Mach 2 Rims.
SR Royal Chainset
Cinelli Bar and Stem.
Galli Brakes.
Turbo Saddle.

Is there any interest out there?

 

[midlife]

Welcome . Wow, will certainly attract attention.... Smack in my era lol

 

[Drago]

I really like that.

 

[Paulus]

That bike looks like it is in tip top condition. I'm sure that someone here will be interested.

 

[Venod]

I remember a club mate riding a Walvale back in the 80's, very nice it was too, @Dave Willy you might want to put the frame size in the spec it looks a big beast.

 

[biggs682]

@Dave Willy good evening and welcome
And wow that's a classy machine
Depending on what you are after £ wise i could be interested in another Scouse built bike

 

[midlife]

Looks like 23.5 " or 24" in old money, my size BITD with a "handful" of seat post showing... Depends on geometry. Handful of seat post in the black and white pic in the OP

 

[raleighnut]

Nice

 

[Dave Willy]

I forgot to put the frame size on the description.
Thanks for pointing that out.
It's 25 inches. He was a tall guy!

 

[Dave Willy]

Yesterday I put this Bike up for sale on eBay.
A search for WALVALE 1978 will find it.
6 days left, so get your skates on, if you are interested, guys.

 

[biggs682]

In my pile

 

[HillSpecial531]

Hi Dave

I've joined this Forum to share info about a bike that belonged to the husband of my cousin, who recently died. It is a Walvale cycle built in 1978 by Norman Roberts. I wish to share the info before I advertise it on Ebay. Here are some details I have gleaned about the cycle from a local shop........
Walvale Frame and Forks, with Campagnolo Dropouts.
Campagnolo Gear System. Nouvo Record.
Campagnolo Headset.
Campagnolo Hub / Mavic Mach 2 Rims.
SR Royal Chainset
Cinelli Bar and Stem.
Galli Brakes.
Turbo Saddle.

I've joined this Forum to share info about a bike that belonged to the husband of my cousin, who recently died. It is a Walvale cycle built in 1978 by Norman Roberts. I wish to share the info before I advertise it on Ebay. Here are some details I have gleaned about the cycle from a local shop........
Walvale Frame and Forks, with Campagnolo Dropouts.
Campagnolo Gear System. Nouvo Record.
Campagnolo Headset.
Campagnolo Hub / Mavic Mach 2 Rims.
SR Royal Chainset
Cinelli Bar and Stem.
Galli Brakes.
Turbo Saddle.

Hi Dave,

Did the Walvale sell?

Just the size I'm looking for

Thanks.

Paul

 

[Murph McMurphy]

Now there's a blast from the past, I just happened to come across your post about your Walvale, did you manage to sell it in the end? the reason I ask is that I have a Walvale which was built in late 70's or early 80's, it is a 24" Chrome Ichiwata 017 frame custom build which I bought second hand back in the early 80's when I lived in Ireland, I'm looking for information about the company that built it. I used it regularly and took it with me when I emigrated in the late 80's and continued to ride it till I wore out all the components, I kept the frame and rebuilt it with parts from a carbon Raleigh Criterium bike that I own, the Walvale is superior in every way.

 

[biggs682]

@Murph McMurphy welcome
Walvale were a Liverpool / Merseyside bike builder .
Feel free to post a picture on my In Appreciation of Merseyside bikes Facebook page