Bates BAR - 1948
Posted: Wednesday 12th August 2020
Frame | 1948 Bates BAR; Frame no. U12002; Seat tube 22¼"; Top tube 23½"; WB 41" |
Wheels | Sun alloy 26" rims on SA/Harden hubs |
Chainset | Stronglight steel 3-arm with 52T ring |
Pedals | Constrictor Cobra |
Gears | Sturmey-Archer ASC with 18T sprocket |
Brakes | GB Hiduminium side-pull |
Stem/Bars | GB Hiduminium 2½" with Alloy Bailey bars |
Saddle | Wrights modified with alloy seatpin |
Headset | Clip type |
Extra details | As was traditional with Bates models, the frame has a relatively long top-tube hence the short stem |
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Posted: Wednesday 12th August 2020
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