Pre 1950s rides of LFGSS: old bikes, vintage rats, classic lightweights

Luckily some of them are big! Like that Hobbs... £111 is a steal!

Seller on ebay is getting rid of some great complete builds and frames -
17 listings from 1930s - 60s.

Quite a few Hobbs in there amongst other interesting stuff.

Listing states collection from Axminster, Devon.

Don't click on the link below if you want to retain any of your hard earned money -

https://ebay.co.uk/usr/theclockbarn

This one's a bonkers price if you can get yourself to Shropshire..

Where did you get replacement hoods for the GB brakes??

I have them made along with cable bands
and soon to cast some Shockstop handlebar end plugs

Pat Rohan 56cm.

This looks nice and mid 40s - early 50s at a guess.

Not a great deal on these online other than a Ron Thomas built some of the frames.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F132792845266

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Really like the seat stays on this.

Yes, Looks a high quality frame

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Had the same thoughts. Seat stay shows quality

58cm Carpenter
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F362445826165

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Hetchins Experto Crede plus I think. It looks like non original forks.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F253902829170

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New Hudson folding bike.

Interesting frame from Birmingham firm who made motorcycles, autocycles and cycles and was bought out by BSA during the war.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F283178072730

History of the maker
http://www.oldbike.eu/museum/1909-1911/1909-new-hudson-tourist-roadster-with-armstrong-triplex-3-speed-gear/

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Holdsworth Cyclone De-luxe 57cm.

Looking on classic lightweights, From 1946-50 the Cyclone-de-Luxe was top of the range. It appears that this particular model stopped being produced in 1952.

In New Zealand so p&p cost is high.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F292750671049

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What a joker! he will struggle to get half of that (the hetchins)

Wonderfully restored too. I think it'll be a great price even with shipping. £76 is not that high

£76 is not that high
You're right on the shipping as it is having to travel from the other side of world.

Un specified frame.
£40 starting or offers, needs a lot of TLC.

Seat stays,seat tube H/T lugs are reminiscent of 40s Carlton flyer.

https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F223169007570

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indeed...quite honest.

I was (and am) actually tempted :/

It's wonderful - Further research suggests that the model was only built from 48'-51' and 51' was the last time it featured in their catalogue.

Page from the 51' catalogue -

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Yep, quality frames. This is one of the earliest Cyclone:

https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/308881/

I should probably get it and become an official Holdsworth collector :)

That's great - Any progress?

Sounds like a good plan :)

need to build it, alongside the Gillott… time :/

yeah...no :)