Hobbs Raceweight - 1948
| Frame | Hobbs Raceweight, 1948; frame no.
D89791 (April 1949) 531 DB tubing painted to original specification by
Les Rigden of Brighton |
| Wheels | 27" x 1¼ alloy rims with Powell LF hubs 32/40; double fixed |
| Chainset | Chater Lea |
| Pedals | Chater Lea |
| Gears | Fixed single speed with 3/32 chain |
| Brakes | GB Hiduminium |
| Stem/Bars | Ambrosia with GB Maes bars |
| Headset | |
| Saddle | Brooks B17
Narrow with Stratalight cranked seatpin |
| Extra details | Original
invoice
shows date 24 April 1948 to Miss Thompson.
£2 deposit
paid with balance of £20 18s 6d - sold by The Lightweight
Shop 26
Stoke Street. The frame was purchased from the Hobbs Marque Enthusiast at Ripley Jumble and then restored |
 The
Raceweight as purchased before it was restored
|
 Front fork
ends with Powell hub
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