What’s this with Hellenic stays?

[Gtpulse]

In a traditional auction




https://www.easyliveauction.com/cat...ncluding-furniture-toys-antiques-co-lot-1040/

 

[chickendrumsticks]

In a traditional auction

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https://www.easyliveauction.com/cat...ncluding-furniture-toys-antiques-co-lot-1040/

Wiki says created by Fred Hellens in 1923. But I guess you knew that... Nowt to do with Greece sadly.

 

[Gtpulse]

I’ve ruled out Hetchins, Thanet, GT and Apollo! It doesn’t scream high quality but does have some age to it.

 

[KermitGKona88]

Had a quick look see, Pollard did them and a company called Buckley Brothers (this is a small wheeled child's frame).

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

No head clip headset so I think post war. Reynolds stem. Front wheel appears to be alloy, rear is steel. Rudge chainset. GB front brake. I would love this Good bag support and bag if not shagged.

 

[TreaderSteve]

Smart is that

 

[KermitGKona88]

Pollard...

Old cross bike - hole in down tube

Interesting brakes, are the 'straddle wires' solid wire? They do indeed look like solid wire rather than cables. I was wondering when the step from rod brakes to cables was made - maybe that would help to date the bike... I also noticed that the gear lever is mounted on the top tube not...

www.retrobike.co.uk

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Pollard...

Old cross bike - hole in down tube

Interesting brakes, are the 'straddle wires' solid wire? They do indeed look like solid wire rather than cables. I was wondering when the step from rod brakes to cables was made - maybe that would help to date the bike... I also noticed that the gear lever is mounted on the top tube not...

www.retrobike.co.uk

Agreed.

 

[Gtpulse]

That Pollard roadster/cross version is lovely. This one too far away for me, hope someone can rescue it.

 

[otherself]

Ray Clark of Weston-Super-Mare produced a number of "triple triangle" frames in the post WW2 era.