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Classic bike build based on the Kings Reynolds 853 frameset
Classic bike build based on the Kings Reynolds 853 frameset
Light Blue Sport

The Light Blue Kings Retro Red/Chrome

£1,975.00
Pre-Order

With Pre-Order, you can purchase the latest items added to our store in advance of them arriving with us.

Your Pre-Order is prioritised (at no additional charge); meaning that as soon as the product arrives with us, we can wrap it straight back up; ready for collection via Click & Collect or despatch to you — it often never even hits the stock room shelves!

Pre-Launch

With Pre-Launch, the date when we expect to receive the product ourselves is still a little too hazy to be confident in accepting Pre-Orders.

So, instead, you can submit your email address against the item you are interested in and we will email you as soon as stock arrives on the system.

Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates

Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates are given on Pre-Order and Pre-Launch products. They are for indication purposes only and can change at any time without notice.

The dates we provide are based on indications given by our suppliers. Whenever we get updated information from our suppliers we will endeavour to update the Estimated Delivery & Collection Dates provided on product pages.

We estimate this will be ready for despatch to you or collection via Click & Collect on Undetermined

Hassle free returns

Returns (refunds and exchanges)

If you are unhappy with your item, please let us know. Our Returns Policy gives you 30 days to return or exchange an item bought with a valid receipt. If 30 days have gone by since your purchase, we cannot offer you a refund or exchange.

To be eligible for a refund or exchange, goods must be returned in a re-saleable condition. That means your item must be unused and in the same condition that you received it. The item must be in the original packaging and returned with any accessories, labels and “free gifts” or bonus items.

To complete your refund or exchange, we require a receipt or proof of purchase. Please do not send your purchase back to the manufacturer.

Under the Consumer Rights Act of 2015 you have an early right to reject goods that are unsatisfactory quality, unfit for purpose or not as described, and get a full refund.

But this right is limited to 30 days from the date you took ownership of the goods (this could be the date of purchase or the date the goods were delivered to you - whichever is later).

After the initial 30 days, you can't demand a full refund in the first instance, but you still have the right to a repair or replacement

If you wish to return an item, please
contact us first and we will generate a returns number (GRN).
If the item being returned is found to be faulty we will refund you the initial order carriage cost, and then offer you a full refund or replacement. We will also refund you the carriage cost to return it to us. If it is not faulty, we will offer you a refund or replacement, but not the initial order carriage cost or the cost to return it.

Refunds

Once your returned item is received and inspected, we will send you an email to notify you that we have received your returned item. We will also notify you of the approval or rejection of your refund.

If you are approved, then your refund will be processed, and a credit will automatically be applied to your credit card or original method of payment, within 14 calendar days. If you paid for standard delivery of the goods, the cost of standard delivery will also be refunded.

There are certain situations where only partial refunds are granted (if applicable):

  • Books or other paper products with obvious signs of use;
  • Any item not in its original condition, which is damaged or missing parts for reasons not due to our error; and
  • Any item that is returned more than 30 days after
Late or missing refunds

If you haven’t received a refund yet, first check your bank account again.

Then contact your credit card company, it may take some time before your refund is officially posted.

Next contact your bank. There is often some processing time before a refund is posted.

If you’ve done all of this and you still have not received your refund yet, please contact us at

Sales Items

We do not offer refunds for sale items, unless they are faulty.

Exchange

We only replace items if they are defective or damaged. If you need to exchange an item for the same item, please send us an email at sales@townsendslb.co.uk and we will generate a GRN and email you details to ship your product back to us.

Gifts

If the item was marked as a gift when purchased and shipped directly to you, you’ll receive a gift credit for the value of your return. Once the returned item is received, a gift certificate will be mailed to you.

If the item wasn’t marked as a gift when purchased, or the gift giver had the order shipped to themselves to give to you later, we will send a refund to the gift giver and they will find out about your return.

Shipping

To return your product, please send us an email at sales@townsendslb.co.uk and we will generate a GRN and email you details to ship your product back to us.

You will be responsible for paying for your own shipping costs for returning your item, unless the item is faulty. Shipping costs are non-refundable. If you receive a refund, the cost of return shipping will be deducted from your refund. Depending on where you live, the time it may take for your exchanged product to reach you, may vary. If you are shipping an item over £50, you should consider using a trackable shipping service or purchasing shipping insurance as we cannot guarantee that we will receive your returned item.

Right to cancel

In addition to our Returns Policy, under the Consumer Contracts Regulations of 2013, you have the right to cancel your order up to 14 days from the day you receive your goods if you are an online, mail or telephone order customer. You then have a further 14 days from the date you notify the retailer of your cancellation to return the goods. The refund will include any standard delivery charges paid. You will be responsible for the cost of returning a cancelled order to us.

We will refund to you the price paid for the items and (unless you did not pay for delivery) the delivery charges that you paid up to a maximum amount of the cost of our standard delivery option. You will be refunded to your original method of payment within 14 calendar days of our receipt of the cancelled items or, if earlier, within 14 days from the day we receive proof of return from you. If we do not receive the cancelled items back, we may arrange to collect them from you at your cost.

To exercise your right to cancel please send us an email at sales@townsendslb.co.uk.


Your statutory rights are not affected by our Returns Policy. To the extent that any provision in our Returns Policy conflicts with your statutory rights, your statutory rights will prevail and the particular offending provision in our Returns Policy will be deemed inapplicable.

The Light Blue Kings Retro Red/Chrome

Season:2015

Brand:Light Blue Sport

Code:5lb-kings-retroREDCLR

SEVENTIES STYLE RACE REPLICA

The Kings is a classic road bike, based on the Kings triple butted, Reynolds 853 steel frameset.
The bike uses new 'retro' components to offer a classic look in a modern machine.

The Reynolds 853 double butted frame has variable sized sports geometry using a brazed and lugged construction method and features Triple butted Cr-mo forks. There’s ample clearance for up to 700x28C tyres. A 1" threaded headset and a 68mm BSA threaded bottom bracket keep those fittings classically simple. Beautiful high gloss paint finish, half chrome forks and rear stays with panelled graphics and gold lug lining complete the frameset.

Components wise; the polished Sunrace RDRS rear mech and a Sora front are mated to Dia-Compe down tube, power ratchet, friction shifters to offer a classic shifting 2x9 experience. While the forged and CNC machined Heritage double crankset give’s a respectful nod to some classic Italian styling.

Brakes are solid performing Dia-Compe BRS101 dual pivot brakes with classic ‘Open’ cables and gum-rubber hooded levers.

Wheels are Halo’s classic Retro, featuring sealed bearings and a medium high spoke flange hubs on double-wall eyeleted rims. The wheels are high polished silver finish with stainless spokes for that classic gleaming retro style.

The finishing kit is also in keeping with the overall retro styling. A forged and polished aluminium Genetic Hyoid quill type stem is mated with Genetic’s Heritage bars and wrapped in comfortable Faux leather perforated padded tape. A beautifully crafted, narrow Brookes B17 leather saddle sits on top of the polished and laser etched aluminium Genetic Heritage seat post to add an that extra finishing touch.

Technical Information
FrameReynolds 853 double butted Steel, Lugged
ForkTriple Butted Cr-Mo Steel
Headset1 inch, threaded, alloy with looseball
HandlebarGenetic Heritage alloy
StemGenetic Hyoid, Alloy Quill
Bar TapeGenetic Faux leather, perforated and padded
SaddleBrookes B17 Narrow Leather
SeatpostGenetic Heritage, polished 27.2mm
Front DerailleurShimano Sora
Rear DerailleurSunrace RDRS with sealed bearings
Gear LeversDia-Compe Power Ratchet downtube fit
ChainGusset GS 9 speed
CranksetGenetic Heritage 53/39 alloy, polished
CassetteSunrace CSM90 11-28 – 9spd
Bottom BracketGenetic Cromozone sealed, Square taper
Brake LeversDia-Compe Hooded BL202 alloy
BrakesDia-Compe BRS101 Dual Pivot
Rear Axle130x10mm QR slotted type
PedalsNot included
WheelsHalo Retro 32 spoke, polished
RimsHalo Retro, double wall, eyeletted, 19.6mm Ext. wide
HubsHalo RO series, sealed bearing, high flange
SpokesStainless Steel, double butted 14/16g
TyresSchwalbe Lugano 700x25c
ColourDeep Red & Chrome or Deep Blue & Chrome
Size49, 53, 56, 59 or 62cm – Limited stocks.
Sizing Information
Professional Opinion

The Light Blue Bicycle Brand

The Light Blue bicycles were first produced in 1895 by John Albert Townsend in Cambridge.

John Albert’s handmade bicycles were popular with the Town & Gown of what is now often referred to as the UK's cycling capital city.

The Light Blue bicycle brand name was originally inspired by the historic sporting colour of Cambridge University. The historic rivalry between 'The Light Blues' of Cambridge and 'The Dark Blues' of Oxford is most commonly noted in the World famous annual 'University Boat Race'.

In 2005, some 110 years after they first appeared, The Light Blue bicycles were rekindled.

Designed in Cambridge, by the founder’s great grandson, the bikes are given the attention to detail that only four generations of living and breathing bicycles brings. Developed with a passion and ethos that puts customer satisfaction at the top of the page, the Light Blue bicycles combine traditional style with modern materials and production techniques to deliver machines of exceptional function and form.

The Light Blue brand offers ranges of both finely detailed urban style bikes and also highly acclaimed sports machines. As always 'The Devil is in the detail.’

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