Jack Green ca. 1938
Owned by: Robin Walker
| Frame | Jack Green Cycles of Bilston Street,
Wolverhampton probably 1938; 23" built with Accles and Pollock Chromo tubing |
| Wheels | Italian sprint rims on pre-war Airlite 'rivetted'
hubs, 15/17g spokes tied and soldered |
| Chainset | Simplex Ekla cranks with single chainring |
| Pedals | Lyotard with Catos toeclips |
| Gears | 4-speed Osgear mounted on brazed-on boss under
bottom bracket |
| Brakes | Gloria/Lam |
| Stem/Bars | Unknown 'Continental' alloy stem with Maes 'Kint' bars with Paget bottles |
| Saddle | Brooks B 17 Narrow |
| Extra details | Chain guide
on down tube. Twin bar mounted Paget bottle cages with alloy bottles. The previous owner was Gerald Tredwell of Wolverhampton, still alive and strong at 84 years old and a founder member of the BLRC He competed in many war-time and early post war races in the Shropshire and Midland areas. Some notes and memories from Gerald are found in 'Reminscences'. |
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 Above: Pre-war rivetted Airlite hubs with tied and soldered spokes Left: Osgear mounted on frame brazed-on boss. De-tension cable is not fitted between lever and tension arm. |
 Above: seat cluster with BLRC League badge and WRCC transfer. Right: Paget alloy bottle cages with spring loaded clip, alloy bottles and cork stoppers. Also front lever with 'de-tensioner' ratchet |
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