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07-18-16, 03:17 PM

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Advice on 1948 Rebuild

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Posted By Big Block

Resilion Cantilevers required the correct sizing...

Resilion Cantilevers required the correct sizing to suit the shape and diameter of the forks/stays. That would be a a challenge to buy a set when there is no opportunity to check before purchase....

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-18-16, 06:55 AM

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Advice on 1948 Rebuild

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Posted By Big Block

favourite brakes and derailleurs? brakes I...

favourite brakes and derailleurs?
brakes I accept are not going to work well. For old brakes on stainless steel rims .... even more planning is needed for a stop. I found the Fibrax pads with the...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-18-16, 04:26 AM

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Advice on 1948 Rebuild

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Posted By Big Block

Realsteel, the GB Hiduminium stampings appeared...

Realsteel, the GB Hiduminium stampings appeared to come in in late 1946. I have a Hobbs of Barbican with mostly original components and the back was without stamping and the front had it. The frame...

Forum: Classic & Vintage

07-18-16, 02:45 AM

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Advice on 1948 Rebuild

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Posted By Big Block

I depends on if you were wanting parts that were...

I depends on if you were wanting parts that were available in 1948.
The 1952 Brown Bros catalogue shows the rapid development in the immediate post-war period and is of limited value by itself.
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