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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,595
Posted By VeloFelo54

Forgot to mention - 'Acier diamant' simply means...

Forgot to mention - 'Acier diamant' simply means diamond (hard) steel as far as I know. I think this was incorporated into the LV shooting star logo.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-23, 07:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,595
Posted By VeloFelo54

I do know that Verot marketed chain sets using...

I do know that Verot marketed chain sets using the 'La Comete' and 'Strong' brand names. I have seen a complete cycle from (possibly) the 1920's bearing the La Comete name
I am still seeking a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-11-23, 12:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,595
Posted By VeloFelo54

By way of explanation : LV is for Louis...

By way of explanation :

LV is for Louis Verot. Verot developed the first usable alloy cranks back in 1930. Alfredo Binda used the new design alloy set in 1931 in the Milan San Remo race and won....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-19, 12:14 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 22,764
Posted By VeloFelo54

Fratelli Brivio Hubs

Please see my article on Fratelli Brivio on the Classic Lightweights website. It does not add to your list but may be of interest
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-18-19, 11:41 PM
Replies: 84
Views: 22,764
Posted By VeloFelo54

I know of one supplier in the UK who actually has...

I know of one supplier in the UK who actually has cones manufactured to a very nigh standard as replacements for Campagnolo and various other hubs.
Try Chris Grange at Abel Aber Cycles / Bishops...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-27-19, 09:46 AM
Replies: 84
Views: 22,764
Posted By VeloFelo54

Fratelli Brivio Hubs

The main reason that FB made hubs for so many others is that they held the patent for hubs constructed of steel barrels with alloy flanges. This was granted in the UK in 1933. I have no idea if a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-17, 04:41 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 32,565
Posted By VeloFelo54

After some searching I now have a copy of the...

After some searching I now have a copy of the details of the patent that Longhi filed for his new construction of tubular rims (patent no. 416,249 granted 19 January 1934). I understand that the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-17, 03:28 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,765
Posted By VeloFelo54

That is a lovely tandem. It appears to have the...

That is a lovely tandem. It appears to have the original Resilion cantilever brakes and I feel sure that they are original Chater Lea pedals. I particularly like the decals also - particularly those...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-17-17, 10:50 AM
Replies: 72
Views: 32,565
Posted By VeloFelo54

Fiamme Rim

No question that this a Fiamme clincher rim. I have a few of these and none have any engraving. The welded join on them could be better though . I tidied mine up with a file/emery cloth to make...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-17, 11:45 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 32,565
Posted By VeloFelo54

No question that this rim originally had the...

No question that this rim originally had the yellow Fiamme label. I have 2 pairs of wheels with these rims. One pair on Campagnolo hubs dated 1968 , the other on Normandy hubs from the mid 70's - so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-17, 12:44 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 13,182
Posted By VeloFelo54

Rather late on this thread, but since I have...

Rather late on this thread, but since I have recently acquired a ca.1960 Helyett Speciale frame (currently being stove enamelled), and having researched it recently I thought I may add the following...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-17, 12:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,765
Posted By VeloFelo54

Thanks for posting the copies. These really are...

Thanks for posting the copies. These really are very interesting documents as they give us a date for a specific frame number. GBP42- was around the price for a top machine at that time. Great to see...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-17, 12:29 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,765
Posted By VeloFelo54

A dated receipt showing a frame number is very...

A dated receipt showing a frame number is very useful as it helps to establish a timeline for frames enabling dating other machines. So posting an image (also for the V-C C files) would be great. The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-17, 10:41 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,765
Posted By VeloFelo54

Upon further examination, the Grubb track frame...

Upon further examination, the Grubb track frame refinished with later decals is probably a 1930's frame, but the frame number does not fit with the Grubb number system. In the early 30's they were...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-17, 10:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,765
Posted By VeloFelo54

Many thanks for the responses so far. It appears...

Many thanks for the responses so far. It appears that after Freddie Grubbs' death they used the FREDDIE GRUBB decal but before that they were using F H Grubb (in script) decals. Several suppliers of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-09-17, 05:57 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,765
Posted By VeloFelo54

F H Grubb frame decals

In conjunction with the marque specialist of the V-C C, we are trying to resolve the confusion regarding downtube decals on F H Grubb machines that were used prior to the company liquidation in 1951....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-16, 10:55 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 32,565
Posted By VeloFelo54

Fiamme rims update

To add further to this :
I have now learned that these rims were available as early as 1934. I have found an advertisement in ‘Cycling’ dated March 2nd 1934 advertising these. It seems that the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-16, 05:03 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 32,565
Posted By VeloFelo54

Thanks 1987 I have since obtained another rim...

Thanks 1987
I have since obtained another rim (front) with the Longhi patent mark - 32 hole front with the slightly squarer profile. Dating from mid 1950's I suspect. Again approx 20.5 mm wide....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-14-15, 12:09 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,386
Posted By VeloFelo54

IF the seat tube is alloy it can be cut out using...

IF the seat tube is alloy it can be cut out using a padsaw style hacksaw. Hard work and time consuming and dependant upon how much of the pin is stuck in there. I have a 1947ish Allin Stan Butler...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-29-15, 01:10 PM
Replies: 72
Views: 32,565
Posted By VeloFelo54

I have 2 pairs of Fiamme tubular rims, The first...

I have 2 pairs of Fiamme tubular rims, The first carries the 'Brevetto Longhi' impression exactly as type 2. These are 40 / 32 hole rims and are interesting as the rear rim (40 holes) is 21.5 mm wide...
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