Get in touch

We’re always looking for new content submissions, please get in touch via our contact page here.

Support Us
orsurprise me

Hobbs Superbe - 1948 (3)

Posted: Thursday 13th August 2020

Owned By: Bob Johnson

FrameHobbs Superbe - frame no. DB 1794 - 1948; seat tube 22"; Dusty Pink, double-box lined, chrome ends, headlugs plus part of top and down tubes.
WheelsConloy Asp 27" alloy HP rims on Harden large-flange hubs with Cyclo wingnuts
ChainsetLytaloy alloy single
PedalsLytaloy
GearsSimplex Tour de France 3-speed
BrakesLytaloy
Stem/BarsReynolds alloy bars on Hobbs Superbe stem
SaddleBrooks B17 Competition on Reynolds alloy stem with Lytaloy headset
Extra detailsCream Bluemels mudguards. This machine has all original finish in very good condition and could be well be used for a guide to restoration. It also has a great collection of Lytaloy parts which were marketed by Hobbs.
Hobbs Lytaloy brake stirrup
Hobbs Lytaloy brake stirrup
pedal
pedal
Bottom bracket area showing details of box-lining, Lytaloy cranks and pedals and Bayliss-Wiley cups and locknut
Bottom bracket area showing details of box-lining, Lytaloy cranks and pedals and Bayliss-Wiley cups and locknut
Seat cluster showing lug, lining and topeye decoration
Seat cluster showing lug, lining and topeye decoration
Seat tube showing transfers and lug lining
Seat tube showing transfers and lug lining
Head tube and lugs, transfer and Lytaloy headset and brake stirrup
Head tube and lugs, transfer and Lytaloy headset and brake stirrup
Drive train showing Simplex Tour de France gear and Lytaloy chainset and pedals
Drive train showing Simplex Tour de France gear and Lytaloy chainset and pedals
Detail of top tube finish
Detail of top tube finish
Distinctive double-lining on fork blades
Distinctive double-lining on fork blades
Thanks for reading

Posted: Thursday 13th August 2020

Owned By: Bob Johnson

Read another like this Is there anything wrong with this page?
Rate this page

How would you rate the quality of this article?

Average Rating: 0 / 5. Ratings: 0

Be the first to rate this post.

Contents

This article appears in the following categories.

This article has been tagged with the following.

Upcoming Events

Whether you are looking for a gentle social meet up, or a 100-mile ride browse the community’s upcoming events and plan your next weekend outing.

Join our community

Get the latest news and updates from us directly when you sign up to our newsletter.