F. W. Evans - c 1937
Posted: Thursday 13th August 2020
My 1939 F.W.Evans and I think from the catalogue that it was a model called the Steelite (S type as it has a Sturmey). I bought it from a V-CC member via the ubiquitous eBay. The only changes I have made are the pedals, clips and straps (they were Lyotards) and the saddle (was a Wrights). Oh and I added the old Carradice bag.
| Frame | F W Evans (Steelite 'S') Lightweight Tourer, c.1939, frame number 4491; Reynolds 531; chrome ends; 'Silver Plaque' rear dropouts |
| Wheels | 26 x 1¼" Dunlop Special Lightweight rims on Bayliss Wiley small flange front and Sturmey rear hubs |
| Chainset | Williams B100 44T |
| Pedals | Phillips Apollo rat traps with Brooks toeclips and straps |
| Gears | Sturmey-Archer AW 1937 with 22T sprocket |
| Brakes | Resilion 'Cantilette' |
| Stem/Bars | Reynolds RR 56 Hiduminium Marsh shallow level bars with Shockstop grips and RR 56 1½" stem |
| Saddle | Brooks B17 Narrow on alloy stem |
| Extra Details | Bluemels Airweight alloy mudguards. Alloy rack on brazed-on lugs. Carradice bag. |
Thanks for reading
Posted: Thursday 13th August 2020
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