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Hobbs Blue Riband - 1951

Posted: Thursday 13th August 2020

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FrameHobbs of Barbican Blue Riband Road/Path, built March, 1951. Frame No C1653. 24" c-c seat tube.
Wheels27 x 1 ¼ Constrictor Conloy alloy rims 32/40, BH Airlite large flange front hub, Michelin Club Tourist tyres
ChainsetWilliams C1200
PedalsMarcet Berthet MB23 platform pedals with Christophe toe clips and straps
GearsSturmey Archer FC four-speed close ratio gear hub dated 4/50
BrakesGB Coureur and superhood levers
Stem/BarsReynolds chrome stem with Highgate bars
HeadsetTDC (repro)
SaddleBrooks B17 Swallow
Extra DetailsBrass flick bell, Bluemels Popular mudguards
seat lugs and frame lining
seat lugs and frame lining
head view showing B R finely-cut lugs
head view showing B R finely-cut lugs
B B lugs and C 1200 chainset
B B lugs and C 1200 chainset
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