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Just acquired a 50's track frame - Frame number LY3034, 24" any suggestions about the builder? Ta C

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

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

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

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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Hi
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?

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

Thanks for the chroming tip.
C

Hi again. Yes I've seen pics of this one whilst searching for Hobbs info. Looks nice, are you planning on refurbishing?
Any suggestions about where to get components chrome plated? I've just got a quote back for a chainset from Ashford plating of £144! Seems unreal.
Happy Hobbing!
C

Just out of interest. I brought this one back to life a couple of years ago, 'The Leader' a Leader track frame from I believe 1948. If anyone has any info on Leaders - old not new! Then I'd be very interested to hear.

Thanks Veloham. I think you have nailed it! The frame was sold to me as a Higgins Ultralight, but was obvious very early on that it was not. I have 2 x Hobbs Criteriums which I'll have to date, now I know where to find the frame number and can work back from there. What happened to your Clubweight? Is there any value in my frame do you think? Ta C

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Steel cotters being a bit harder than the aluminium, stretched the holes and eventually split, several around with nasty cracks.

Hi, Any help with an ID on this frame would be appreciated. Brazed construction, probably on the cusp of 40's/50's but thought someone might be able to assist. Frame Number E2496

Several Cinelli 1A stems and Criterium bars, different lengths and widths, good nic.

I'm looking for a single Chater Lea dust cap for a 1950's track CL pedal, condition must be better than reasonable
Call Chris on 07904088264
Thanks

I'm looking for a Resilion rear brake cable assembly for a solo bicycle from the late 30's. Needs to be in better than 'reasonable' condition.
Call Chris on 07904088264
Thanks

Hi. Already been to Classic lightweights, missed the Mac-leans option. Though reading through the text, seems unlikely and there are few photos to check against. Thanks

Hi
Screw on 'block' or a cassette body - which type and number of sprockets, fit? Ta C

Just bought a bike from ebay
Purports to be a Higgins, but it's not.
Built in the early 50's, brazed, not lugged, Frame number E2496 on the near side rear drop out and steerer tube. Looks a bit like a Claud Butler Jubilee with the top of the seat stay shape, or Holdsworth La Quelda but neither have the right numbering pattern.
Anyone able to shed any light on this?
Ta
C