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I think any Campagnolo friction lever should work. But points are awarded for the 'open C' version.
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For my 1952 EA Boult I went with a Campagnolo Grant Sport. The very early ones with the drilled wheels are out of my budget. I have a period-correct Huret front derailleur operated by a Cyclo bar end shifter, also period-correct.
Front derailleurs were a mix in 1952
see photo and photo
It was a period of mix and match rather than groupsets. So you can choose components based on what was the best and the designs were quickly evolving.
The GB Hiduminium ("Standard") continued to be marketed well after the Superhoods were released. So still period-correct. -
Then you cut, bevel, dye, and rivet on new leather.
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Yes. From Dawes-man's Flickr album.
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that old boy is Bruce and the Brown Bros catalogues on CD are from here.
I bought one years ago (and a whole lot of quality parts from him) before I bought the 1952 catalogue in original hard copy. Hugo has the 1939 and 1952 editions on Flickr -
Try Doug Pinkerton for Britannia grips
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for steel rims, Fibrax Raincheater have the leather strip to get some grip.
two more saddles will have a new life
