Maclean Apollo - 1949
Submitted
by Simon
Penrose
| Frame |
Maclean Apollo -
1949- frame No: KA539 (132) Seat Tube 24", Reynolds 531 tubing |
| Wheels |
Blumfield Duralite
large-flange hubs - 32/40 - Conloy 27" HP rims |
| Chainset | Chater-Lea round
section 'Pencil' cranks CL single chanring 49t |
| Pedals | Chater-Lea
Sprints, Strata adjustable toe-clips |
| Gears | Simplex TDF
derailleur and lever |
| Brakes | Mafac levers and
GB Hiduminium calipers |
| Stem/Bars | Reynolds
twin-bolt stem and Binda handlebars |
| Saddle | Brooks B17 Swallow. Titan alloy seatpost |
| Extra details | The frame only was bought from the brother of the original owner via an intermediary. The frame was in excellent condition and only required some re-instating of the pinstriping and laquering to protect the whole. The head, down and seat tube and all the transfers are original. Originally purchased by Mr. Eddie Cosham of the Rodney C.C. |
