Rotrax Super Course - 1953
Posted: Wednesday 19th August 2020
| Frame | 1953 Rotrax, Super Course, Frame No. 531057; seat tube 21", top tube 22" centre to centre 17½" chain stays. Beautifully finished with unique lugs, reinforced tangs on pump pegs and elegant rear brake bridge with tangs |
| Wheels | Dunlop Special lightweight? 27" chrome rims with John Bull tyres, Campag small alloy flange with chrome barrels, 40x 32 spoked and Campag quick release, 5 speed with 14-24 |
| Chainset | Stronglight 49d alloy cranks with 52x46 TA rings |
| Pedals | Lyatord alloy pedals |
| Gears | Campag Gran Sport rear mech with cable adjuster and single Campag Open C lever, Simplex rod front mech, has a broken bolt issue but works |
| Brakes | GB brake levers with hoods a little tatty, Mark 2 GB calipers. |
| Stem/Bars | GB girder stem and Dawes Concorde bars (my favourite, the hand position for hill climbing is outstanding) |
| Saddle | Brooks swallow saddle, alloy seat post |
| Extra Details | Bluemels pump and shortie guards, Lucas bell, Midland saddlebag |
Thanks for reading
Posted: Wednesday 19th August 2020
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