ROBERTS Stayer motor-paced 24″/28″- authentic bike of Roy Cox (early 1970s) – SOLD

The Roberts family has been building top-quality made-to-measure bicycles and frames for more than 60 years and has established an enviable reputation across three continents. Beginning soon after WWII, Charlie Roberts started working as a frame-builder for some of the great names in British bicycles – Holdsworth, Claude Butler and Freddie Grubb. Among many outstanding achievements, his track frames were particularly highly regarded by the experts, professionals and Olympians alike.

In the early 1960s, Charlie branched out on his own and opened ROBERTS Cycles in Croydon, not far from their present location. Soon after starting up, Charlie was joined in the workshop by his son Chas. In the 50 years since, Roberts Cycles consolidated its position as one of the finest bespoke bicycle producers in Britain. In 1979, Charlie, the founder of the business, passed away and Chas took over. Throughout its history, Roberts Cycles has maintained the exacting engineering standards set by Charlie Roberts, kept abreast of cutting-edge technologies and presented work that demonstrates a passion for elegant design.

Roy Cox was six times British Champion, won big on the German ‘stayer’ circuit, rode four World Championships and made the Worlds final in his home Worlds in 1970 – the first British amateur to do so in 70 years.

Roy Cox – British Stayer champion

Here we are proudly presenting a very special vintage racing machine from early 1970s – ROBERTS Stayer ridden by multiple UK champion Roy Cox. Especially designed “stayer” super stiff frameset with 24″/28″ wheels. with completely original setup: original wheels with original tubulars, Stronglight 63 teeth cranks, Cinelli stayer steel stem and handlebar, Brooks Stayer saddle, Campagnolo Nuovo Record Pista parts (headset, hubs, seatpost). No much words needed. Museum piece.

Nice catch for any vintage bike collector.

Frame&Fork: ROBERTS CHAS Stayer bike for Roy Cox

Size:

– seat tube (c-t): 55 cm

– top tube (c-c): 55 cm

– headset tube: 17 cm

Wheelset: original 24″/28″

Crankset: Stronglight 63 teeth

Headset: Campagnolo Record

Bottom Bracket: Campagnolo Record

Hubs: Campagnolo Record Pista

Stem: Cinelli Stayer

Handlebar: Stayer

Seatpost: Campagnolo Nuovo Record (27,2mm)

Seat: BROOKS Stayer

Pedals: Campagnolo Nuovo Record Pista

Tubulars: original

Condition: Used, but good condition. No cracks, no dents, not bent. All parts are in very good condition and are working fine.

Era: early 1970s

Price: SOLD (January 2025)