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When you say smaller, what size frame fits this description? At 157cm (5ft 1") you'll be looking for a 19" or 20" frame. (48 to 50cm) I don't have anything just wanted to help clarify the size. Ta C
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Hi Clubman.
Yes I'm aware that cycle shops used to rebadge frames supplied by more mainstream builders, it causes a bit of a dilemma; rebadge with a guess as to which builder actually made the frame and this of course means the frame number doesn't match the claimed decals used: or, as you suggest use any random badge, but leaves you in the same situation. I guess I could get Lloyds to copy what is able to be read and invent the rest from historic photos. If indeed it does read Bromley Kent and what looks like 'Long' or 'Lond' just above and 'xxxx' cycles in the arch above then something akin to what it once was might be achieved. Thoughts? As you appear to be a preservationist, I thought you may have an opinion? Thanks C -
Hi Clubman! I was getting confused there for a while! Your commenting on the French bike in blue! Not my lovely slightly rusty unidentified frame, any ideas from your side? See further up the thread. Ta C
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Sure is a puzzle! Thanks for getting involved, I'm following up your suggestion with internet searches, just in case you find the missing link! Ta C
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I've checked out Invicta as a brand and it exists, but no head badges match. So maybe a 'red' herring, or horse in this case! Still Bromley, Kent might narrow things down, if that's actually what it says. Ta C
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a couple more photos
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Something off topic, but I'm hopeful that some of you specialists will be able to help. I bought this frame on spec. without knowing anything about it. My guess is late 40's early 50's - it's very similar in construction to my brazed Ephgrave from 1948 and 1948 Hobbs of Barbican Criterium, except both of these have a seat tube collar. The head badge/decal looks like 'lond..' so could be a London maker, frame number 22 so early in career or near the end! Super light frame, forks match the frame number. Anyone out there able to hazard a guess as to the maker? I'd like to restore, so finding a good image for Lloyds to copy the decal would be great. Any help out there?Ta. C -
Something like this?
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Sugino Mighty Competition Track Pista Chainset and Bottom Bracket ENG 50T
Just purchased, surplus to requirements.
Chris 07904088264
£80 + postage
I'll get some photos if you are interested
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Just acquired a 50's track frame - Frame number LY3034, 24" any suggestions about the builder? Ta C