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Ebykr celebrates classic and vintage lightweight bicycles through provocative imagery and opinion. Ride along with us.
Source: National Cycle Archive, in partnership with the Veteran-Cycle Club; the PDF opens with a courtesy card, which is not reproduced; the scans are enlarged for Ebykr.
| Marque | Brown Brothers |
|---|---|
| Type | Catalog |
| Publisher | Vindec (leaflet prints the brand "Vindec Regd." and no firm name or town) |
| Country | England |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 6 |
| Source | National Cycle Archive, in partnership with the Veteran-Cycle Club; the PDF opens with a courtesy card, which is not reproduced; the scans are enlarged for Ebykr. |
| Credit | National Cycle Archive, in partnership with the Veteran-Cycle Club |
| Identifier | Permalink https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FE7Dko3EzwhoGKnSpB4giJSwhal89DwY/view |
| Transcription | Transcribed by eye |
Vindec Regd. Individually Built BICYCLES YOUR LOCAL STOCKIST— 'ATLANTIC' TOURIST An extremely popular model with a brilliant specification. Flamboyant Burgundy or Mediterranean Blue with contrasting White Panels on the head, seat tubing and chainguard. Two-tone saddle and tourist bag, white wall tyres. Popular all-rounder bend. Weinmann light alloy brakes. Frame sizes: MODEL V1 Gent's 21" …
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Vindec Regd.
Individually Built BICYCLES
YOUR LOCAL STOCKIST—
[Front cover of a Vindec Individually Built Bicycles leaflet, a yellow-toned photograph of a hillside road and a half-timbered village street overlaid with a black line drawing of a roadster bicycle. The space after “YOUR LOCAL STOCKIST” is blank, and faint show-through from the reverse is visible near the lower left.]
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‘ATLANTIC’
TOURIST
An extremely popular model with a brilliant specification. Flamboyant Burgundy or Mediterranean Blue with contrasting White Panels on the head, seat tubing and chainguard. Two-tone saddle and tourist bag, white wall tyres. Popular all-rounder bend. Weinmann light alloy brakes.
Frame sizes:
MODEL V1 Gent’s 21″ and 23″
MODEL V2 Lady’s 21″
Price £18 5s. 0d. incl. P. Tax
With Sturmey Archer 3-speed Gear and GH6 Dynohub lighting £23 15s. 0d. incl. P. Tax.
‘Atlantic’
ROYAL ALBERT
LIGHT ROADSTER
For a low outlay this sturdy, reliable machine with fully brazed-up frame will give years of pleasurable service. Available with either Roller Lever or Caliper Brakes. The deep lustre Black Enamel highlights the best quality Chromium fittings. Also available in an attractive Flamboyant Burgundy finish.
WITH ROLLER LEVER BRAKES
MODEL V10R Gent’s
Black £15 12s. 6d. incl. P. Tax
Burgundy £15 19s. 6d. incl. P. Tax
MODEL V11R Lady’s
Black £15 12s. 6d. incl. P. Tax
Burgundy £15 19s. 6d. incl. P. Tax
WITH CALIPER BRAKES
MODEL V10C Gent’s
Black £15 12s. 6d. incl. P. Tax
Burgundy £15 19s. 6d. incl. P. Tax
MODEL V11C Lady’s
Black £15 12s. 6d. incl. P. Tax
Burgundy £15 19s. 6d. incl. P. Tax
Frame Sizes:
Gent’s 19½”, 21″, 23″
Lady’s 19½”, 21″
Royal Albert V10R
Royal Albert V10C
[A Vindec leaflet spread showing the Atlantic Tourist bicycle with a saddle bag and two Royal Albert Light Roadster bicycles, Models V10R and V10C, with descriptions, frame sizes and prices including purchase tax. Two yellow dots and double yellow rules decorate the layout.]
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Speedwing 25
A perfect machine for the enthusiast. Frame entirely brazed-up with new style feature cut-away lugs. Frame angle 73°/71°. Oval fork blades with solid ends. 27 x 1¼” Endrick wheels, white wall tyres. Weinmann alloy brakes. Steel Maes Bend, taped, on 3″ extension. Resilion large Flange Hubs. Benelux Mark 7 5-speed Gear or Huret ‘Allvit’ 5-speed 3/32 Gear. Bluemels Club Special Mudguards. For other extras see additional equipment overleaf.
Flamboyant Electric Blue with Cream Head and Panels. White Mudguards and Pump.
Gold Lustre with Black Head and Panels, Black Mudguards and White Pump.
Frame sizes:
MODEL V20 Gent’s only 21¼” and 22½”
Price £21 15s. 0d. incl. P. Tax
An extremely low-priced sports machine with first-class specification and attractively finished in an exciting colour combination of Flamboyant Flame Red with Peacock Blue Head and Forks and Seat Tube Panel. Decorative transfers, White wall tyres, large Tourist Holdall. Maes bend and efficient cable brakes make this model particularly suitable for the younger generation’s first sports bike.
Frame sizes:
MODEL V23A Gent’s 19″, 21″ and 23″
MODEL V24A Lady’s 19″ and 21″
Price £17 19s. 6d. incl. P. Tax
Speedster
SPECIAL SPORTS
‘Speedster’ Special Sports
‘Speedster’ Special Sports is also available fitted with popular Allrounder bend at no extra cost.
Vindec Regd.
[A Vindec leaflet page showing the Speedwing 25 racing-style bicycle, Model V20, and the Speedster Special Sports bicycle, Models V23A and V24A, with specifications, frame sizes and prices including purchase tax. A small inset photograph shows an Allrounder handlebar.]
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‘HORNET’—YOUTHS
Ideal for the growing Junior. The special design, which incorporates a curved top tube at the saddle end, gives the appearance of a normal 21″ frame but has 19½” riding position. Allrounder Bend. Finished in dual-tone Sky Blue with Dark Blue Peaks on Head and Forks. White chain guard and mudguards. White Wall tyres.
Frame size:
MODEL V36 Youth’s only 19½”
26″ wheels.
Price £16 15s. 0d. incl. P. Tax
‘SPEEDSTER’
JUNIOR SPORTS
This excellent safety sports cycle for the younger boy has a special design frame with curved top tube, giving perfect control of the machine in traffic. Superbly finished in dual tone flamboyant Flame Red with Peacock Blue head, front forks and seat tube panel. Chainguard in Peacock Blue with Red Panel. Red steel mudguards. Dunlop white wall tyres. Alternative colour scheme—Silver and Purple.
Frame size:
MODEL V28 Boy’s 17″
MODEL V29 Girl’s 17″
24″ wheels
Price £16 12s. 6d. incl. P. Tax
Get maximum enjoyment from your new Vindec Bicycle—join one of the National Bodies.
C.T.C. Cyclists’ Touring Club, 3 Craven Hill, London, W.2.
B.C.F. British Cycling Federation, 21 Blackfriars Road, London, S.E.1.
Touring—Racing—Social Club Life and Insurance when riding.
[A yellow Vindec leaflet page showing the Hornet Youths bicycle, Model V36, and the Speedster Junior Sports bicycle, Models V28 and V29, with specifications, frame sizes and prices including purchase tax. Two plain white circles lie in the left margin and the left edge carries a halftone dot border.]
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‘MINOR’
The ‘Minor’ offers the perfect introduction to Cycling with its 16″ frame and efficient caliper brakes. Allrounder handlebars. All white tyres. Flamboyant Red or Flamboyant Blue with White mudguards and chainguard. A bike you will be proud to own.
Frame sizes:
MODEL V33
Boy’s 16″
MODEL V34
Girl’s 16″
20″ wheels
Price
£14 10s. 0d.
incl. P. Tax
‘ELFIN’
A real Bicycle in miniature for both Boys and Girls—14″ Frame—16″ wheels with pneumatic white tyres. Allrounder bend and caliper brakes. Finished in dual tone Sky Blue with Dark Blue Peaks on Head and Forks. Dark Blue Chainguard, White Mudguard.
MODEL V38
Boy’s 14″
MODEL V39
Girl’s 14″
Price
£13 5s. 0d.
incl. P. Tax
‘KIDDIES’ CYCLE
With twin down tubes and efficient removable stabilisers, this is the modern style of bicycle for boys and girls. Fitted with efficient caliper brakes. Ball bearings throughout. Flamboyant Ruby with White peaked head. Complete with carrier, pump and chromium plated mudguards. 12½” x 2¼” White balloon tyres.
MODEL V35
Price
£13 5s. 0d.
incl. P. Tax
[A Vindec leaflet page showing three children’s bicycles, the Minor Models V33 and V34, the Elfin Models V38 and V39 and the Kiddies’ Cycle Model V35 with stabilizers, each with a description in a yellow panel and a price including purchase tax.]
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Vindec Regd.
‘PIXIE’ CYCLE
With specially designed frame suitable for very young boys and girls. Fitted with efficient front brake and effective removable stabilizers. 12½” x 2¼” White balloon tyres finished in brilliant Sunshine Yellow and Bright Red Enamel.
MODEL V27
Price £11 19s. 6d. incl. P. Tax
VINDEC TRIKES
Designed to withstand really hard wear.
MODEL VT15 (illus.)
16″ pneumatic tyres, roller lever brake, full chain cover and wide strong mudguards. Ball bearings throughout. Finished in two-tone Red/White or Light Blue/White.
Price £12 17s. 6d. incl. P. Tax
ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT FOR VINDEC BICYCLES
ON SINGLE SPEED MODELS
V1, V2, V10C, V10R, V11C, V11R, V23A, V24A, V28, V29, V31, V32, V36.
Price incl. P. Tax
| £ | s. | d.
GEARS—Sturmey Archer—
A.W. 3-speed (Wide Ratio) with Trigger Control …. | 2 | 10 | 0
A.W. 3-speed (Wide Ratio) with Twist Grip Control …. | 2 | 12 | 4
F.W. 4-speed (Wide Ratio) with Trigger Control …. | 2 | 13 | 6
GEARS—Cyclo—
Benelux Mark 7 4-speed Derailleur, 3/32″ Chain …. | 2 | 9 | 5
Benelux Mark 7 5-speed Derailleur, 3/32″ Chain …. | 2 | 12 | 0
LIGHTING—Sturmey-Archer Patent 6 Volt Dynohub Lighting Set—
A.G. (Dyno Three) Rear Dynohub and Wide Ratio 3-speed Trigger Control …. | 4 | 18 | 0
A.G. (Dyno Three) Rear Dynohub and Wide Ratio 3-speed Twist Grip …. | 5 | 0 | 4
F.G. (Dyno Four) Rear Dynohub and Wide Ratio 4-speed Trigger Control …. | 5 | 3 | 3
G.H. 6 Front Dynohub …. | 3 | 0 | 0
D.B.U. Battery Unit (Less Batts.) …. | | 12 | 6
On Model V20 Speedwing ’25’
Benelux ‘Super 60’ 5-speed Derailleur 3/32″ Chain …. | 1 | 12 | 4
Benelux ‘Sport P2’ 5-speed Derailleur 3/32″ Chain …. | | 8 | 1
No Bicycle is complete without
STURMEY ARCHER
GEARS AND DYNOHUB LIGHTING EQUIPMENT
P1344/164 Printed in England
[A Vindec leaflet back page showing the Pixie Cycle Model V27, a Vindec trike Model VT15 and a priced table of additional equipment, with a Sturmey Archer gears and Dynohub lighting advertisement at the foot.]
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