Would it be worth it?

[User269]

Absolutely gorgeous.........I used to lust after such a bike in the early '70s.
If it were me I'd build it up with new Tiagra, (as light and smooth as my 10yr old Ultegra), and get some nice light, strong wheels, like Shimano C24. No idea what it would weigh, but I reckon it would be a sublime ride.
I still think a lot of carbon frames look ugly, more so these days, so although I no longer have steel, I find the appearance of the tubes more aesthetically pleasing on the Holdsworth.

 

[Fab Foodie]

Absolutely gorgeous.........I used to lust after such a bike in the early '70s.
If it were me I'd build it up with new Tiagra, (as light and smooth as my 10yr old Ultegra), and get some nice light, strong wheels, like Shimano C24. No idea what it would weigh, but I reckon it would be a sublime ride.
I still think a lot of carbon frames look ugly, more so these days, so although I no longer have steel, I find the appearance of the tubes more aesthetically pleasing on the Holdsworth.

I've regressed to the point where I only have steel .... and DT shifters!!!

 

[midlife]

Just joking

My favourite rider (Phil Bayton) rode orange

Sorry about the black and white picture, a bit "Colemanballs"

Shaun

 

[bonsaibilly]

To buy this frame, http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/FRHOCO/holdsworth-competition-frameset a decent Campagnolo groupset some decent wheels and other stuff and make up my own bike? Well when i say make up my own bike i mean pay someone to put it all together.

No I think it would be a gross extravagance unless you built it up yourself then you could be proud of having done more than simply picked items and paid for them.

BB

 

[wheresthetorch]

Make it look like this:

 

[Accy cyclist]

Unless you only want Campag, you can get one built with Shimano 105 for £1200

http://www.planetx.co.uk/i/q/CBHOCO105/holdsworth-competition-shimano-105-5800-road-bike

The Holdsworth racing team of the 60's and 70's were called Holdsworth Campagnolo, as far as i know. So i was supposing it'd be better to have Campagnolo than Shimano.

 

[Accy cyclist]

No I think it would be a gross extravagance unless you built it up yourself then you could be proud of having done more than simply picked items and paid for them.

BB

If i could i'd love to build one up myself but i haven't the skill to do it.

 

[rideswithmoobs]

This would be the last bike i buy, i promise!

I thought you had a huge huge thread going about a new bike and only just got it ?
If you got one to ride then buy the bits and build it yourself, learn along the way and no rush to build. Loads of advice on here and anything your stuck with then take it to local bike shop for help
Nice looker by the way. I'm trying to decide between a CX or a road bike now I'm flying on my SS

 

[Accy cyclist]

I thought you had a huge huge thread going about a new bike and only just got it ?
If you got one to ride then buy the bits and build it yourself, learn along the way and no rush to build. Loads of advice on here and anything your stuck with then take it to local bike shop for help
Nice looker by the way. I'm trying to decide between a CX or a road bike now I'm flying on my SS

I did, but that was then and this is now. I get new ideas. If i had my own shed or space i would like to tackle a bike build but Mrs Accy as you've probably gathered isn't an understanding bike widow. She'd just nag and nag if i had bike bits around the house.

 

[lutonloony]

I did, but that was then and this is now. I get new ideas. If i had my own shed or space i would like to tackle a bike build but Mrs Accy as you've probably gathered isn't an understanding bike widow. She'd just nag and nag if i had bike bits around the house.

At least if she's nagging about the bike, Mrs A might not nag about other things. Have to agree that you really should build it up yourself

 

[midlife]

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Make it look like this: View attachment 133699

Can't say I have ever seen rear mech cabling like that before...........

Shaun

 

[Accy cyclist]

Steel Holdsworths MUST be Orange and Blue ... to match the Kit.
Yes at that price I'd buy one but then I'm a fan.
I would also do a custom build with Campag. No black componants only silver. A modern take on the old classic .... (I'd go with blue bar tape, but that's just me ....).
For extra tartiness I'd go with handbuilt silver rims on large flange hubs (Velo Orange).

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Enjoy!

This bike

reminds me of the Holdsworth bike me and my brother shared in the 1970's. It was a 10 speed steel bike,very heavy and maybe ok for my brother but a little too big for me. However,i used it to go to Silloth in Cumbria and back (about 250 miles) in 2 days aged 16. Sadly he took the bike with him to university. I never saw it again, he sold it to pay his rent or something like that.

 

[biggs682]

If i could i'd love to build one up myself but i haven't the skill to do it.

good way to learn

 

[screenman]

I do not suppose you would prefer it in black.

 

[Accy cyclist]

I do not suppose you would prefer it in black.

I'd like to see the Holdsworth frame in grey, Planet X were selling.