R H Wakefield gem from Norfolk - can be transported to Brum if needed £295

[chickendrumsticks]

https://www.gumtree.com/p/bicycles/...d-restored-vintage-1950s-road-bike/1472828582

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Very Pretty.

 

[grantoury]

Yes

 

[chickendrumsticks]

Shame it has lost the cottered set up IMO.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Shame it has lost the cottered set up IMO.

It may have come with the 49D? Period is ok for that. Was it cottered before?

 

[chickendrumsticks]

I dunno. When were cotterless cranks first used? Forgive my ignorance please.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I dunno. When were cotterless cranks first used? Forgive my ignorance please.

I think first reference to the Stronglight 49D was mid to late 30s. Certainly available post war. I don't associate you with ignorance

 

[ferrus]

That’s really lovely