Holdsworth listed a 531 Special in 1976, with oval fork blades, 73° parallel angles and a 40in wheelbase. The Special appears in 1982 as a racing and training frameset and in 1983 with 74° angles, both in Reynolds 531.
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 double-butted1976 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.2
- oval fork blades1976 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.2
- Reynolds 531 butted1982 — Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.2–3
- Reynolds 5311983 — Ebykr catalogue archive, p.3
Catalogue appearances
| Year | Name as printed · model no. | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | 531 Special | Reynolds 531 double-butted; oval fork blades; 73° parallel; 40in wheelbase. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.2 |
| 1982 | SPECIAL | Racing and training frameset; Reynolds 531 butted; 73° angles; 40in wheelbase. | Ebykr catalogue archive, pp.2–3 |
| 1983 | Special | Reynolds 531; 74° head and seat. | Ebykr catalogue archive, p.3 |
Specs are as printed in the catalogue. Years are when the model appears in a source, not exact production dates.
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Sources
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.