The Coureur first appears in the 1959 catalogue shortly after Holdsworth took over as a ‘High Class, value‘ 5 speed cycle, it ran in various forms until 1968.
There was the original Coureur in 1959 and then the Campagnolo Gran Sport option in 1960, named Super Coureur in 1961. In 1962 a Frameset is added.
From 1964 the five speed gets a gear change upgrade and becomes the Mk.I and the Mk.II is launched with center pull brakes, both along side the Super Coureur.
At the same time the ‘Continental’ lugs change from Nevex type Continental to Prugnat type D55.
From 1966 only the Super Coureur in listed and continues untill 1968.
Model Recognition Table – This is a summary, pls see catalogues for full details.
| Frame Number System & Location (Repeated on fork Stearer Tube) | Holdsworth CB Five Digit Unber Bottom Bracket |
| Frame Tubing (Seat Tube ID – mm) | Reynolds 531 |
| Frame Angles, Head/Seat, (deg) | 1959 73/71 |
| Tube OD (Inch) – Top-Down-Seat | 1 – 1 1/8 – 1 1/8 |
| Head Tube Lugs | 1959 Nerve Continental, 1964 Continental (Prugnat Type D)  |
| Forks & Crown | Basic Square  |
| Head Set Type | 1″ Threaded |
| Seat Lug | 1959 Nerve Continental, 1964 Continental (Prugnat Type D)  |
| Seat Stay Attachment | To Side of Seat Lug  |
| Seat Stem Bolt | Nut & Bolt  |
| Bottom Bracket Lugs | 1959 Nerve Continental, 1964 Continental (Prugnat Type D)  |
| Gear Cable Run, Over/Under BB | Over |
| Rear Stay Length (CBB – CDO) | Not Known |
| Wheel Base (Spindle to Spindle) | Not Known |
| Rear Dropouts (Front) | Stamped  |
| Rear Brake Bridge | 1959 Curved Drilled  |
| Brake Bridge Boss – Recessed Bolt | No |
| BB Hight | Not Known |
| Wheel Size | 27″ |
| Head Badge/Transfer | Badge |
| Decals & Name Plate | 1959 No 1966 Name Plate to Top Tube |
| BB Cable Guides | 1962 No 1966 Tunnel(s) to Bottom Bracket  |
| BB Oiler | x1 early |
| Gear Change Lever Lugs | No |
| Rear Stay Gear Cable Guides | Top |
| TT Brake Cable Stops/Guides | x2 To Side |
| Mudguard Stay Attachments | Eyes to Dropouts |
| Bottle Holder Bosses | No |
| Colour | 1959 Orange or Blue, 1960 Blue, Gun Metal or Grey, 1961-65 Six Colours depending on year 1966 Moss Green & Bright Red |
| Chrome | No |
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