Identifying my R O Harrison frame - Resto Project
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how on earth they made them I don't know. Quite light though Gibson_customs
Retro Newbie
I've checked the steerer tube and there's nothing there. So definitely no S/N at all on this frame. Could this be of any significance in determining the date of the frame or for any other reason?
I have been given a Cyclo derailleur of the period. I will post a pic of it later this eve - If it turns out to be suitable for this project that would be great.
I have been given a Cyclo derailleur of the period. I will post a pic of it later this eve - If it turns out to be suitable for this project that would be great.
Gibson_customs
Retro Newbie
That's another aspect to this thing I hadn't even thought about. To me 'pre war'/'post war' are chronological terms indicating age as a date would. It's a leap to think about the fact that, yeah, these guys were about to be, were being and had been living through some hellish times. I'm going to think on that for a while...
The derailleur:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/98393534@N ... 480517433/
The derailleur:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/98393534@N ... 480517433/
Gibson_customs
Retro Newbie
The distance between dropouts is 110-115mm. What would the bike be likely to have been set up with originally if not a freewheel? Single speed? Hub gears?
Anyway, it seems I have an early Cyclo Benelux derailleur and shifter spare!
Anyway, it seems I have an early Cyclo Benelux derailleur and shifter spare!
Gibson_customs":3232c4i8 said:
Almost certainly one of the following three:
1. Sturmey Archer hub gear - underrated and aesthetically pleasing on a 40s/50s bicycle.
2. Three speed freewheel and derailleur (my Father had this set up on his tour in France in 1953).
3. Double sided hub with a fixed one side, freewheel the other (or even two fixed or two freewheels).
The Sturmey hub would be my period choice as early derailleurs weren't great when new.
R.O Harrison was trained by Maurice Selbach, and my Grandfather knew Maurice, who was killed whilst riding to work in, I believe, 1935.
Roadking.
