What a beautiful frame. Chainstays look like round/oval/round, I have been unable to find when Reynolds first made them. It was quite common for framebuilders to reshape fork blades, but I can't remember 7/8 chainstays straight taper. I was looking for a pre war Brown Bros catalogue, can't even find that now.
Back in the 40s I tried most available gear changing mechanisms, including the Cyclo Ace. Also prewar Simplex single roller gear, Super Champion pro (Osgear) with the de-tension extra cable, but by 1950 was using Cyclo Benelux 10 speed ( 5 and 2),with their rather poor handlebar controls. I was able to change both gears at once off the saddle. It was mid 50s before I was able to try a Paris Roubaix Campagnolo 10 speed in a genuine road race. It was well out of date by then, but interesting changing the front changer with the back wheel undone.
I seem to have wandered off topic, please delete if you wish.
Keith
Back in the 40s I tried most available gear changing mechanisms, including the Cyclo Ace. Also prewar Simplex single roller gear, Super Champion pro (Osgear) with the de-tension extra cable, but by 1950 was using Cyclo Benelux 10 speed ( 5 and 2),with their rather poor handlebar controls. I was able to change both gears at once off the saddle. It was mid 50s before I was able to try a Paris Roubaix Campagnolo 10 speed in a genuine road race. It was well out of date by then, but interesting changing the front changer with the back wheel undone.
I seem to have wandered off topic, please delete if you wish.
Keith