Leedall bicycles of Hammersmith circa 1930's

[bagpuss]

I cannot find any information on the Web .

Have very little to go on ,other than one model was known as the "SS30 Road Racer"
Wondering if they built their own frames or they just had them badged up?
Advertised in "Cycling" May 1930 .
Other models included the "Olympia " and the "Club"

Anyone heard of them?

 

[OldTel]

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Hi, a new one to me, most of disappeared in the 30's, found this, about all I could find. A photo would be good. Thanks Terry

 

[bagpuss]

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Hi Terry .
I have been looking through my bound copies for "Cycling" from the year 1930 ,which lead me to ask the question . There is a printed picture of an Leedall "SS 30 road racer" other than that very little .States it is of highly scientific design and constructed from the finest British and French materials .

Paul .

I will scan and add a picture later .

 

[bagpuss]

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Picture of said machine from 1930 .
Leedall SS30 bicycle 1930 . by rebalrid, on Flickr

Another lost marque?

 

[OldTel]

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Hi Paul,
not much on the parent company https://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Omnium_Export looks like a late 20's company expanding into a few things and probably floored by the recession in the early 30's. A lost marquee indeed, they maybe something in a old VCC News & Views, I'll see what I can do time wise. The Bike names seem to reflect the model year, a lack of imagination showing thru ? Interesting. Thanks Terry