Sheldon Brown describes his Elswick Lincoln Imp, built in Reynolds 531 with a Benelux Mark VII derailleur and GB bars and brakes; he gives 1962 for a later set-up of the bike.
Known components
Listed exactly as our confirmed sources give them, with the year and source for each. A part listed for one year or version may not apply to every bike, so check against yours.
Frame and fork
- Reynolds 531 tubes1962 — Sheldon Brown
Gears and drivetrain
- Benelux Mark VII derailleur1962 — Sheldon Brown
As listed together
Parts the source lists in one breath, kept together so nothing is attached to the wrong version.
- GB bars and brakes1962 — Sheldon Brown
What the sources say
| Year | Name · variant | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Elswick Lincoln Imp | Reynolds 531 tubes; Benelux Mark VII derailleur; GB bars and brakes. (Year given for a later set-up) | Sheldon Brown |
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Sources
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.