W F Holdsworth Cyclone - 1947

[dan73uk]

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Few parts bought recently -

Sturmey Archer 3 speed AM hub 57' so ten years older but older one's appear very difficult to find and cost the earth.

GB cable oiler

Mudguards which are identical to Bluemels Airweights but these have no makers marks anywhere.

 

[dan73uk]

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I've also got around to posting the frame to the painters as I've finally decided on a colour scheme.
Green Flam with off white H/T and S/T panels and gold lug lining -

 

[dan73uk]

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Another purchase - Terry's 25 cable clips, I think these were 50s

 

[Jamiedyer]

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Can’t wait to see it, both the painted frame and completed.
Liking the colour choices.

Jamie

 

[dan73uk]

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Can’t wait to see it, both the painted frame and completed.
Liking the colour choices.

Jamie

Thanks Jamie, Hopefully I'll do it justice.

 

[Big Block]

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Another purchase - Terry's 25 cable clips, I think these were 50s

1952 Brown Brothers catalogue - p24 by Dawes-man, on Flickr

I have produced the John Bull style cable bands (left side of the page). Much easier on your paint and your clothing.

 

[dan73uk]

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Bought a bell which I thought might suit but now that it has arrived it may be the wrong time period.
Made by Bayard.

The company seems to be very early (if my research is correct)

Adolphe Clément-Bayard
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adolphe ... ent-Bayard

 

[dan73uk]

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Bought another wheelset which will suit

 

[dan73uk]

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Covered in years of oil and grime

 

[dan73uk]

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Serviced the rear hub