Leader Cycles Leo Star - 1959
Posted: Wednesday 19th August 2020
| Frame | 1959 Leaders Cycles Leo Star. Reynolds straight gauge 531 with chromed Nervex lugs and fork ends and Nervex bottom bracket. The size is 24 inch. |
| Wheels | 27" HP rims 40/32 DB spokes (both unknown make. I didn't have a Vernier gauge to measure the spokes but I think they are 15/17 gauge) Campagnolo Cambio Corso (from what I can tell) hubs |
| Chainset | Stronglight cranks with single TA chainring, Wedgelock bottom bracket |
| Pedals | Lyotard platform pedals with Brooks toe clips |
| Gears | Campagnolo Gran Sport with Maillard freewheel |
| Brakes | Mafac 'Dural Forge' centre-pull |
| Stem/Bars | GB Maes bars and Ambrosio Champion stem |
| Saddle | Brooks Competition Standard B17 (stamped 59, hence the supposition that the frame is from that year) |
| Extra details | I finally got to Devon a couple of weeks ago and saw the Leader Cycles Leo Star for the first time since I bought it. I cleaned it up and, greased the bearings and took the photos attached to this message. I only had time to go for a short ride of 15 miles or so but everything worked well. The frame is stiffer than I expected but was very surefooted even on rough surfaces. |
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Posted: Wednesday 19th August 2020
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