F H Grubb 'Perfection Exquisite' - 1951
Owned by: Robin Walker
| Frame | F H Grubb with the rare 'Perfection Exquisite'
lugs; frame number T2716 - 1951; short-wheelbase 39"; frame size 24" |
| Wheels | Early Weinmann 27 HP rims on Airlite small-flange front hub and Sturmey Archer 4-speed FM rear |
| Chainset | Durax Super Course cottered with Allez alloy ring |
| Pedals | Chater Lea with Christophe toeclips and straps |
| Gears | Sturmey Archer 4-speed FM hub gear with bar-mounted trigger control |
| Brakes | Rare San Giorgio levers with early shallow-drop
Weinmann calipers |
| Stem/Bars | Reynolds alloy 'girder' with Binda bends |
| Saddle | Brooks B17
Narrow - oval badge |
| Extra details | One
of the last genuine F H Grubb frames built before the takeover by W H
Holdsworth in late '51 - see special lugwork below. Machine was
acquired in 'Barn Find' condition and was equipped for touring.
Refinished and rebuilt by myself with more appropriate period
correct equipment. |
 Detail of reinforced brake bridge
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 Detail of cut-away work and
wrapover on seat cluster
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