Does anyone know much about Harry Hall bikes?

[Old Ned]

I believe Harry imported some frames from Italy as well as having some built by the likes of other framebuilders such as Woodrups and Bob Jacksons in Leeds. I do recall however an article once (cycling weekly??) on Harry’s set up on Cathedral Street and having a frame jig set up in the Corn Exchange buildings behind for limited use in one off builds and repairs. Does anyone recall that article?

Here's an ad from '72 showing Harry with Roger Kowalski possibly in the Corn Exchange but could also be in the shop basement.



Roger was also responsible for the frames built at Clive Stuart's shop in Stoke.

 

[Shreds]

Re:

Brilliant. Thanks.

Not the one I recall but obviously earlier.

 

[Shreds]

The original and best!

 

[tarmac legend]

hello I actually own the harry hall on display in the shop

 

[uncleivan]

Here is a fairly early one I was lucky enough to run across recently. My research led me here. Best guess, 1972/73. Lack of braze ons 120mm rear, nutted brakes, campagnolo 1060 corsa ends... finished very nicely. All the parts are original to the bike. One of my favorite details is the notch cut out by the wrapped seatstays.

 

[tarmac legend]

Here is a fairly early one I was lucky enough to run across recently. My research led me here. Best guess, 1972/73. Lack of braze ons 120mm rear, nutted brakes, campagnolo 1060 corsa ends... finished very nicely. All the parts are original to the bike. One of my favorite details is the notch cut out by the wrapped seatstays.

if you visit hh in mcr ask for Simon he has my hh on display I bought it about 1979 and it looked old then they did some research and came up it was the oldest they had ever seen it had the same mcr badge on the front

 

[uncleivan]

I'd love to visit, but am located in Boston, Ma. Perhaps in the future. The frame number on mine is 586.
Here is a picture from the day I picked it up. I did swap the cinelli saddle as it is close to new condition, and I plan to ride the bike.

 

[torqueless]

Judging from the seat lug cluster, that one probably was built by Roger Kowalski.

 

[uncleivan]

I'm fairly certain it was built by Roger Kowalski as well. I have been through the Clive Stuart, and Brian Rourke threads. It would be hard to argue that they don't share similarities. Love the seat cluster. Just need to get a few things to finish it up. Tires, cables, bar tape, and brake hoods.