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Built with Reynolds tubing and 68 deg angles this was an alternative for those not wanting the new upright designed bikes.

1936 Catalogue

1937 Catalogue

1938 Catalogue

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Model Recognition Table

Frame Number System & Location (Repeated on fork Stearer Tube)Four digits on Seat Lug and fork crown, later fork steerer
Frame Tubing (Seat Tube ID – mm)1936 HM or Chrome Moly
1937 HM 531 or Chrome Molly
1938 531 or HM
Frame Angles, Head/Seat, (deg)1936-37 Not Known, 1938 68/68
Tube OD (Inch) – Top-Down-Seat1 – 1 1/8 – 1 1/8″
Head Tube LugsCast Brampton-WFH Cut/Lightened
Fork CrownRound, 2 1/2″ Rake
Head Set TypeClip
Seat LugCast Brampton-WFH Cut/Lightened
Seat Stay AttachmentTo Side of Seat Lugs with cut backs
Seat Stem BoltNut & Bolt
Bottom Bracket LugsCast Brampton-WFH Cut/Lightened
Gear Cable Run, Over/Under BBn/a
Rear Stay Length (CBB – CDO)Not Known
Wheel Base (Spindle to Spindle)42″
Rear Dropouts (Front)Solid Front & Rear
Rear Brake BridgeStraight?
Brake Bridge Boss – Recessed Boltno
BB HightNot Known
Wheel Size26″?
Head Badge/TransferTransfer
Decals & Name PlateNot Known
BB Cable Guidesno
BB OilerYes
Gear Change Lever Lugsno
Rear Stay Gear Cable Guidesno
TT Brake Cable Stops/Guidesno
Mudguard Stay AttachmentsTabs to Forks and Rear Stays
Bottle Holder Bossesno
Colourto Choice
ChromeFork Ends & Tips
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