Hobbs Raceweight - 1948
Posted: Thursday 13th August 2020
| Frame | Hobbs Raceweight, 1948; frame no. D89791 (April 1949) 531 DB tubing painted to original specification by Les Rigden of Brighton |
| Wheels | 27" x 1¼ alloy rims with Powell LF hubs 32/40; double fixed |
| Chainset | Chater Lea |
| Pedals | Chater Lea |
| Gears | Fixed single speed with 3/32 chain |
| Brakes | GB Hiduminium |
| Stem/Bars | Ambrosia with GB Maes bars |
| Saddle | Brooks B17 Narrow with Stratalight cranked seatpin |
| Extra Details | Original invoice shows date 24 April 1948 to Miss Thompson. £2 deposit paid with balance of £20 18s 6d - sold by The Lightweight Shop 26 Stoke Street. The frame was purchased from the Hobbs Marque Enthusiast at Ripley Jumble and then restored |
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Posted: Thursday 13th August 2020
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