Brooks 1959 Leaflet — Cycle Bags by Brooks

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SOUTHBROOK
Made in hard wearing, double texture, waterproof material, with support bar and corners fully strengthened by specially shaped chrome leather protective pieces. The roomy interior of this bag is provided with tie-tapes and it has two side pockets. Fitted throughout with first quality grey chrome solid leather straps. Packed flat in strong paper envelope. Size: 11¾” × 6½” × 7″

HIGHBROOK
The Clubman’s bag with an exceptionally large carrying capacity. Made in hard wearing, double texture waterproof material—special care having been taken to strengthen the support bar and corners with specially shaped chrome leather pieces. Capacious side pockets, extra long front straps and end flaps with tapes attached, allow for cramming the body of the bag. The straps are all of first quality grey chrome solid leather. Packed in attractive carton.
Size: 13″ × 8″ × 9½”

HALESBROOK
A tourist model, having ample packing space, with end flaps and tie tapes, plus two generous side pockets. Made in hard wearing, double texture, waterproof material. The corners and support bar strengthened by specially shaped chrome leather protective pieces and fitted throughout with grey chrome solid straps. This bag incorporates the BROOKS Quick Release Bar. Packed in attractive carton. Size: 12½” × 7″ × 9″

B2085 PANNIER
Made from hard-wearing, waterproof material and fitted throughout with full chrome leather straps and specially designed corner protectors. The support bars are fully pocketed with the BROOKS P.V.C. lay-on. This pannier is of modern shape, giving adequate heel clearance where required for pedal-operated machines. Its wide range of fixing positions makes it suitable for fitting to most mopeds or bicycles which have carriers fitted. A fibre board stiffener makes for easy packing and neat appearance even when empty. Size: 12″ × 4″ × 14″ tapered to 8″

JBB/CB/1959

CYCLE BAGS
by
BROOKS
J. B. BROOKS & CO., LTD.
GREAT CHARLES STREET,
BIRMINGHAM, 3.

[The cover side of the Brooks “CYCLE BAGS” leaflet: the Southbrook, Highbrook and Halesbrook cycle bags and a pair of B2085 panniers in a check fabric, each shown in a photograph with its description and size, beside the red and white front cover with a large grained black Brooks cycle bag with side pockets and a rod across its top. The bags carry BROOKS nameplates on their fronts. Two round binder holes sit on the fold between the two panels, a small scuff marks the red ground of the cover, the print of the other side shows faintly through the white part of the cover, and there are no handwritten marks.]

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MILLBROOK
A well designed bag with a variety of uses, having a good capacity, and wide opening to permit easy access. The BROOKS pocketed suspension bar and P.V.C. Shield ensure extra hard wearing qualities in such a reasonably priced bag. In Black and Light Tan. Packed flat in strong paper envelope.
Size: 9″ × 7″ × 6½”

GLENBROOK
This wide opening commodious bag, with two handy side pockets, is particularly suitable for low saddle fitting and will have instant appeal to the keen cyclist. Features also include “D” loops for cape straps, the BROOKS pocketed suspension bar and P.V.C. Shield.Packed flat in strong paper envelope.
Size: 13″ × 7″ × 6½”

FLEETBROOK
Really roomy proportions and extra wide opening for bulky packages, making this the ideal all-purpose bag. Stiffened ends maintain its shape, even when empty. Interior elasticated pockets and “D” loops for cape straps are also provided. In Black and Light Tan. Packed in attractive carton. Size: 11″ × 8″ × 9¾”

LEABROOK
A wide opening allows easy access to the spacious interior of this smart-looking bag. Two useful side pockets are provided and it is particularly suitable for low saddle fitting. Made in high grade stiffened black grained material, with solid leather straps. Worthy of particular note is the broad wearing patch so placed to prevent damage from calliper brake fittings. Other features are the BROOKS pocketed suspension bar and P.V.C. Shield, with “D” loops for cape straps. In Black and Light Tan. Packed in attractive carton. Size: 13″ × 7″ × 6½”

MOSSBROOK
Suitable for long distance touring, having an exceptional capacity and two generous end pockets, the MOSSBROOK is a stiffened bag, fitted with the BROOKS Quick Release Rod and “D” loops for cape straps. The P.V.C. Shield and wearing patch offer protection to the body, and the hooded lid is proof against bad weather. Solid leather straps complete an excellent specification. In Black and Light Tan. Packed in attractive carton. Size: 13″ × 8″ × 9½”

LYNBROOK
A well designed bag—made from hard wearing double texture waterproof material, with support bar and corners fully strengthened by specially shaped chrome leather protective pieces. Fitted throughout with first quality grey chrome solid leather straps. This bag has a good capacity and a wide opening to permit easy access. Packed in attractive carton. Size: 9″ × 7″ × 6½”

ROYALBROOK
A really superb bag utilising all available space under the cycle saddle, with two large side pockets. Made in extra hard wearing stiffened material, with stout leather wearing patches. Fitted with the BROOKS Quick Release Rod and built-in steel suspension bar, having cape straps and all other straps made in the finest leather. Packed in attractive carton
Size: 13″ × 8″ × 9½”

WESTBROOK
Manufactured from hard wearing, double texture waterproof material. Fitted throughout with fine quality grey chrome solid leather straps and having the support bar and corners protected by specially shaped chrome leather pieces. Its roomy proportions and extra wide opening make this an excellent all purpose bag. Packed in attractive carton.
Size: 11″ × 8″ × 9¾”

[The inside of the Brooks “CYCLE BAGS” leaflet: eight Brooks saddle bags, the Millbrook, Glenbrook, Fleetbrook, Leabrook, Mossbrook, Lynbrook, Royalbrook and Westbrook, each shown in a photograph beside its description and size, set in a checkerboard of pink and white blocks. The bags carry BROOKS nameplates on their fronts. The two binder holes show here too, on the center fold beside the Lynbrook and Fleetbrook texts, without loss of print; there are no handwritten marks.]