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Hobbs of Barbican Raceweight - 1949

Posted: Thursday 13th August 2020

Owned By: Pat Curtis

FrameHobbs of Barbican Raceweight Frame No. A955 (January 1949) Reynolds 531 DB throughout; 74° head 72° seat angles
WheelsSuper Champion sprint rims on SF QR hubs - Continental tubular tyres
ChainsetStronglight steel cottered Competition 5-pin cranks with TA Criterium rings 48/52
PedalsLyotard quill with Christophe clips and straps
GearsCampag Gran Sport front and rear (5-speed) Block 14.17.18.21.24
BrakesUniversal Model 51 stirrups with GB Superhood levers
Stem/BarsAmbrosio
SaddleBrooks B17 Champion Narrow with 27.2 alloy seatpin
Extra DetailsBuilt up as an early 1950s massed start racer
drive-chain with Campag Gran Sport front and rear changers and Stronglight/TA chainset
drive-chain with Campag Gran Sport front and rear changers and Stronglight/TA chainset
view of Raceweight headlugs and fork crown
view of Raceweight headlugs and fork crown
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Posted: Thursday 13th August 2020

Owned By: Pat Curtis

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