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I have just become the proud owner of a 1946 Hobbs of Barbican with most of its original components.
the bike as collected:
serial number is a 1946 production
components identified so far
headset: Lytaloy
stem: Reynolds two bolt
handlebars: Reynolds Hiduminium possibly with the Bailey bend
levers: later Shimano [to be discarded] but the GB Hiduminium Standard cable adjusters intact, so it points to these as the original brake levers
brake calipers: GB Hiduminium front [stamped],rear GB stamped but missing the Hiduminium stamping, indicating it is the first generation
hubs: Chater Lea low flange, front 32H with axle grease nipple, rear 40H fixed/free
rims: Conloy Asp 26" 32 hole front, 40 hole rear
chainset: Williams with the chain ring having the AI markings of the 1946 production
pedals: Chater Lea
rear derailleur: later Huret [to be discarded]
saddle: Brooks B17 narrow
seat post: Reynolds Hiduminium domed
Photos of the components are in the Photobucket album
I was well aware of Hobbs from this thread and I very much enjoyed watching the build develop.
the intention is to dismantle, clean and polish and rebuild. The GB Hiduminium Standard brake levers are on the shopping list.
Always happy to learn about Hobbs and to read suggestions.
Adelaide, Australia is a long way from where it originated.