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Jack Green - c 1938

Posted: Thursday 13th August 2020

Owned By: Richard Hoddinott

FrameJack Green Cycles of Bilston Street, Wolverhampton probably 1938; 23" built with Accles and Pollock Chromo tubing
WheelsItalian sprint rims on pre-war Airlite 'rivetted' hubs, 15/17g spokes tied and soldered
ChainsetSimplex Ekla cranks with single chainring
PedalsLyotard with Catos toeclips
Gears4-speed Osgear mounted on brazed-on boss under bottom bracket
BrakesGloria/Lam
Stem/BarsUnknown 'Continental' alloy stem with Maes 'Kint' bars with Paget bottles
SaddleBrooks B 17 Narrow
Extra DetailsChain guide on down tube. Twin bar mounted Paget bottle cages with alloy bottles.
The previous owner was Gerald Tredwell of Wolverhampton, still alive and strong at 84 years old and a founder member of the BLRC
He competed in many war-time and early post war races in the Shropshire and Midland areas. Some notes and memories from Gerald are found in 'Reminscences'.
Osgear mounted on frame brazed-on boss. De-tension cable is not fitted between lever and tension arm.
Osgear mounted on frame brazed-on boss. De-tension cable is not fitted between lever and tension arm.
Pre-war rivetted Airlite hubs with tied and soldered spokes
Pre-war rivetted Airlite hubs with tied and soldered spokes
seat cluster with BLRC League badge and WRCC transfer.
seat cluster with BLRC League badge and WRCC transfer.
Paget alloy bottle cages with spring loaded clip, alloy bottles and cork stoppers. Also front lever with 'de-tensioner' ratchet
Paget alloy bottle cages with spring loaded clip, alloy bottles and cork stoppers. Also front lever with 'de-tensioner' ratchet
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Posted: Thursday 13th August 2020

Owned By: Richard Hoddinott

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