Originally Posted by
Jipe
The now discontinued Esprit is similar to the SST: a frame built like the TSR but the bike assembled in Bradford-on-Avon.
It is not the "shot-in" tube construction used for the real Bradford-on-Avon made frames.
True....it does not have "shot-in" tube construction but given it is actually made in the BOA factory then I fail to see how it's not a "real" BOA frame.
I have both a TSR27 and an Esprit....the Esprit being lighter as the tubes used are quite different and smaller diameter. It's a truly elegant bike and a joy to ride but I'm now too old to push it so am having to sell it on. Pity...as I haven't had the chance to do more than a few miles but now must use my TSR which I've had converted to E-assist.
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