Holdsworth Whirlwind - 1952
Owned by: Mario Romeo (Australia)
| Frame | Holdsworth Whirlwind - 1952 frame no. 17083
(for this year the Whirlwind used the lugs known as Sirocco);
21½" seat tube, 23" top tube |
| Wheels | Fiamme Red Label sprint rims on Airlite red anodised large-flange hubs; 32/40 |
| Chainset | Chater Lea fluted 2-arm |
| Pedals | Chater Lea - tommy bar model |
| Gears | Cyclo 4-speed rear derailleur with Cyclo 4-speed freewheel |
| Brakes | GB Hiduminium with shockstop hoods |
| Stem/Bars | GB Hiduminium with GB Maes bars |
| Saddle | Brooks B17
Swallow |
| Extra details | Early style
head badge; flint catchers |
Detail showing 'Sirocco' style
lugs and early-style headbadge
Below: The Whirlwind as advertised by
Holdsworth in their 1952 catalogue including (bottom) "Sandy's ideal
specification"
