HOBBS [BLUE RIBAND]
By old school riki on 11/01/2009.
Bike tags: Fixed gear | British | Brooks | classic | fixed |
1949 HOBBS of BARBICAN [BLUE RIBAND ]
Bars/Renoulds hinduminium maes Stem/ Track adjustable
Fork/track
Hub/BH solite Rim/Dunlop lightweight 32 spoke
Hub/BH solite fixed/benelelux 5 speed Rim/Dunlope lightweight 40 spoke
Williams B100 track 48 1952 / bayliss wheley bottom bracket
Lyotaloy dome post [hobbs] Brooks saddle
Lyotard pedals christophe toe clips
5 speed benelux [when fitted ]
GB Hinduminium
penine pump braze on ,on seat tube
n/a
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1949 HOBBS of BARBICAN [BLUE RIBAND ]
Bars/Renoulds hinduminium maes Stem/ Track adjustable
Fork/track
Hub/BH solite Rim/Dunlop lightweight 32 spoke
Hub/BH solite fixed/benelelux 5 speed Rim/Dunlope lightweight 40 spoke
Williams B100 track 48 1952 / bayliss wheley bottom bracket
Lyotaloy dome post [hobbs] Brooks saddle
Lyotard pedals christophe toe clips
5 speed benelux [when fitted ]
GB Hinduminium
penine pump braze on ,on seat tube
n/a
This bike is a classic british lightweight in almost original condition , it is a rare machine registered with the Hobbs marque. Blue Riband was hobbs top of the range built to the riders spesifications hence the mix of track and road parts. Many of the parts are rare in themselves ,alot of hours spent restoring hope tou like it !