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Originally Posted by CurtEgerer
Anybody know anything about this frame builder? I have a vague recollection of the brand. Very limited info on the interweb. This 'garage sale find  ' appears to be mid-80s based upon components (Dura Ace 7400 gruppo). Workmanship on frame is extraordinary. Reynolds 531 Professional. Campagnolo Chorus rims.
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I know this is about seven years late, but I just came across this after searching "Alpineer Cycles" out of curiosity. Anyway, that bike was originally built by my father, Rich Chillingworth. Would love to hear what you ended up doing with it. If you have any questions about it, let me know.
My dad built high quality racing bikes for years under the name Alpineer. With the transition to carbon frames, he's backed off building bikes in recent years, but he does build the occasional bike from carbon tube kits. Most of his recent bikes have been for himself as he's still a world class duathlonist even at age 68. In recent years, he's mainly been focused on restoring Model Ts, roasting coffee, and training. I have suggested that he take some of his old steel tube sets and build some fixed gear bikes under the Alpineer name. I think there's definitely a market there.
I know it's been a long time since this was posted, but it was cool to see one of my dad's old frames being discussed.