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Hobbs 'Blue Riband' track iron - c 1950

Posted: Thursday 13th August 2020

Owned By: Tim Dawson

FrameHobbs "Blue Riband" track frame, c.1950; frame no. 102431; 24" seat tube; built close-clearance with track ends; round forks with twin-plate fork crown
WheelsFiamme sprint rims on Harden large-flange, double fixed hubs
ChainsetChater-Lea two-arm cranks with inch-pitch chainwheel
PedalsChater-Lea Sprint with Christoph toe clips and straps
GearsSingle-speed fixed
Brakesn/a
Stem/BarsCinelli chromed steel track bars on steel track stem
HeadsetHobbs Lytaloy
SaddleBrooks B17 Champion Sprinter
Detail of head lugs from side, also
Detail of head lugs from side, also "Blue Riband" head badge
Detail showing head lugs,
Detail showing head lugs, "Blue Riband" head badge and twin-plate fork crown
Classic 50's track set up with Chater chainset and pedals with inch-pitch block chain (detail below)
Classic 50's track set up with Chater chainset and pedals with inch-pitch block chain (detail below)
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Posted: Thursday 13th August 2020

Owned By: Tim Dawson

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