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Bianchi 'Paris Roubaix' - 1951

Posted: Wednesday 12th August 2020

Owned By: Gary Higgitt

Frame1951 Bianchi frame no. 288924 (three before the other Bianchi P/R in Readers' Bikes owned by Bob Johnson) finished Celeste with black head tube and chrome ends; 59cm centre BB to top of top tube, 57cm top tube
WheelsFiamme sprint rims on Campagnolo small-flange hubs with 'open C' levers
ChainsetFrejus (original Bianchi chainset is being replated)
PedalsMake not known
Gears4-speed Paris/Roubaix single lever (open 'C') Campagnolo
BrakesUniversal stirrups and levers
Stem/BarsCinelli steel badged stem with Ambrosio Champion bars on Bianchi headset
SaddleIdeale 90
Extra detailsMilremo CO2 pump plus ordinary Bianchi celeste pump.
Matt Newton of Middlesbrough imported this machine which was owned originally by Harry Aspden who raced and was a journalist for Sporting Cyclist in the late 50's early 60's. He was reputed to be one of the top journalists of the day,
Paris/Roubaix 'open C' lever which releases the wheel as well as changing the gear
Paris/Roubaix 'open C' lever which releases the wheel as well as changing the gear
Paris/Roubaix changer on top run of chain necessitating backwards pedalling to change gear!
Paris/Roubaix changer on top run of chain necessitating backwards pedalling to change gear!
Lower changer showing inner rod and outer sleeve
Lower changer showing inner rod and outer sleeve
Robust striker mechanism
Robust striker mechanism
Close-up showing toothed ends to control wheel movement and ratchet to adjust chain tension
Close-up showing toothed ends to control wheel movement and ratchet to adjust chain tension
Harry Aspden, the original owner of this Bianchi (seen here on a Hill Special) who was a respected journalist as well as a racing cyclist.
Harry Aspden, the original owner of this Bianchi (seen here on a Hill Special) who was a respected journalist as well as a racing cyclist.
Seat cluster plus CO2 pump in cradle
Seat cluster plus CO2 pump in cradle
Head lug and Bianchi headset
Head lug and Bianchi headset
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Posted: Wednesday 12th August 2020

Owned By: Gary Higgitt

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