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THE MYSTIQUE 1978-1981

Not much is know about these bikes, only the brief description in the catalogues. Built with Std. Reynolds 531 tubing and Prugnat 62S lugs, initially 72deg angles this changed to 73 in 1981.

1978 Catalogue

1980 Catalogue

1981 Catalogue

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Model Recognition Table

Frame Number System & Location (Repeated on fork Steerer Tube)6 Dig. Horz. BB D/Side + Forks
Frame Tubing (Seat Tube ID – mm)Reynolds 531
Frame Angles, Head/Seat, (deg)72/72, 1981 73/73
Tube OD (Inch) – Top-Down-Seat1 – 1 1/8 – 1 1/8″
Head Tube LugsPrugnat 62S
Fork CrownBasic Plain, 531 Butted Blades
Head Set Type1″ Threaded
Seat LugPrugnat 62S
Seat Stay AttachmentTo Side of Lugs
Seat Stem BoltNut & Bolt
Bottom Bracket LugsPlain
Gear Cable Run, Over/Under BBOver
Rear Stay Length (CBB – CDO)Not Known
Wheel Base (Spindle to Spindle)Not Known
Rear Dropouts (Front)Press Steel
Rear Brake BridgeStraight
Brake Bridge Boss – Recessed BoltNo
BB HightNot Known
Wheel Size27″/700C
Head Badge/TransferTransfer
Decals & Name Plateto TT
BB Cable GuidesNo, Maybe from 1981
BB OilerNo
Gear Change Lever LugsNo
Rear Stay Gear Cable GuidesTop
TT Brake Cable Stops/Guides1978 x2 to Side, 1981 x3 Top
Mudguard Stay AttachmentsEye to Drop outs
Bottle Holder BossesNo
ColourBlack
ChromeNo
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