This 1930s bicycle catalog is a valuable source to see what was available here in the United States before World War 2 for racing bikes. I didn't photograph the whole catalog, also available was a derailleur, all the bits and bobs to build frames(fittings and tubing), tools, tires/rims, and other miscellaneous and sundry.This photograph is … Continue reading Racing for Profit prewar cycling catalog
PreWar Schwinn Paramount frame set Red Sold
52cm seattube(measured center to center)54cm seattube (center to top of seat lug)57cm toptube(center to center).Schwinn ParamountProfessionally repainted by Waterford bicycles, The old factory that built Paramounts for many years.never built up since repaint. Paint is mint minus the rear dropouts, looks like it had a wheel installed? but would be visible once the bike is … Continue reading PreWar Schwinn Paramount frame set Red Sold
1937 Hetchins Brillant sold
1937 Hetchins Brillant. 57cm center to center seattube and toptube. It was built for 26 1 1/4" wheels(597 bead seat diameter). The frameset is outfitted with a Chater Lea floating race headset(minus the bearings) and a Chater Lea cottered bottom bracket. The paint restoration was done by Brian Bayliss a long time ago, maybe a … Continue reading 1937 Hetchins Brillant sold
PreWar Raleigh Record Ace
AC49106. 54cm center to center seattube. With RRA crankset, bottom bracket, seatpost, headset, and handlebars and stem. Original Constrictor handlebar grips.Headset and bottom bracket have been overhauled.Original paint and chrome. basically just needs wheels, brakes, pedals and a seat and you are ready to ride.$sold
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