Falcon Catalog (Undated) — San Remo, Black Diamond, Olympic, Super-Tourist De Luxe and E.C.72 Lightweight Cycles

Falcon Cycles’ catalog of its lightweight range, from Marsh Lane, Barton-upon-Humber, with a foreword by E. A. Clements, Chairman and Managing Director. It prints no date.

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MADE BY CRAFTSMEN FOR YOU
Falcon
TODAY’S MOST FAMOUS NAME IN LIGHTWEIGHTS
range of lightweight
cycles

[The front cover of a Falcon catalog, with the Falcon name in a white circle on a red, blue and maroon sunburst pattern, beside a faint drawing of a racing cyclist in a blue jersey. The cover reads “Made by craftsmen for you” and “range of lightweight cycles”.]

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TOUR de SUISSE
SRB[?]
TOUR CYCLISTE NOUVELLE-FRANCE
Replica of model used by our racing team
San Remo Model 76
Frame: 20½”, 21½”, 22½”, 23½”, 24½”, 25″. Built with Reynolds 531 butted tubing throughout. Specialist lugs cut and filed to our design. Forks: Oval 1⅞”” rake with forged fork crown. Wheels: Sprint wheels, quick release Campagnolo hubs, with Clement tubular tyres fitted. Brakes: Campagnolo. Gears: Campagnolo Nuovo Record 10-speed. Chainwheel set: Campagnolo cotterless. Chain: Renolds. Bend & Stem: Cinelli Giro D’Italia. Saddle: Brooks professional. Pedals: Campagnolo.
Finish: Racing Blue with chrome plated headlugs, front forks and rear ends.

[The Falcon San Remo Model 76 racing bicycle in a photograph, with a blue circle reading “Replica of model used by our racing team”, two round Tour de Suisse and Tour Cycliste Nouvelle-France badges and its specification.]

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San Remo Model 98
Frame: 21″, 22″, 23″, 24″, 25″. Prugnat Lugs, Reynolds 531 Butted Tubing throughout, Forks 1¼” Rake. Wheels: Lightweight Sprint Rim with Clement Tubular Tyres fitted. Hubs: Campagnolo, Single Sided Track. Saddle: Narrow Racing pattern. Chainwheel set: Cotterless Single type. Handlebars: Cinelli. Pedals: Campagnolo Track pattern. Finish: All Chrome Plated as standard.
Model 96. Exactly as Model 98 but All Enamelled finish.
The track cycle used by our team
A foreword
In preparing the new range of Falcon bicycles for this brochure, I have given much thought to the requirements of the younger cyclist who is aspiring to obtain a machine similar to that used by our Racing Team.
I know that component parts are extremely expensive these days and consequently have tried to include in the specification of all models attractive parts from Italy and France.
Also included in this brochure are a number of models made especially for the North American Market. I would like to draw your attention to the Model 76 San Remo Equipe, Road Racing machine and the special Model 98 Track Cycle, both of these have been used successfully in the Continental Tours and Six Day events during the past seasons.
Do not hesitate to write to me direct if you have any special problems, I will endeavour to help you as much as possible.
[signature: E. A. Cl… (remainder illegible)]

[The Falcon San Remo Model 98 track bicycle in a photograph, with a red circle reading “The track cycle used by our team”, its specification, and a foreword beside a black and white photograph of a smiling man in a suit and patterned tie. The foreword ends with a printed facsimile signature.]

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San Remo
Next to the masterpiece of the San Remo range (the Model 76 used by the Falcon Professional Team) is the impressive looking Model 94. This gives the competitive rider all the luxury of a top class frame with excellent accessories, but at a lower cost than the Model 76. It is ideal for the club cyclist who wants to use it as a stepping stone to the ultimate – the Falcon Team Model.
The frame is attractively finished in Rich Royal Blue Flamboyant.
Frame: 21″, 22″, 23″, 24″ and 25″. Built with Reynolds 531 butted tubing. Finely tapered fork blades 1[?]” rake. Wheels: Sprint rims on high flange quick release hubs, with Clement tubular tyres fitted. Brakes: Weinmann centre pull. Gears: Campagnolo 10-speed. Chainwheel set: Campagnolo Sport with Renolds chain. Bend & Stem: Cinelli Giro D’Italia. Pedals: Quill pattern. Finish : Rich Royal Blue Flamboyant.
Model 94

[The Falcon San Remo Model 94 racing bicycle in a photograph, with a text in a blue starburst and its specification in a red band. Faint show-through of the printed side of the previous page can be seen behind the photograph.]

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San Remo Model 92
Falcon the lightweight cycle
The model 92 is constructed with Reynolds 531 frame tubing and equipped with sprint wheels, quick release hubs and with a 10-speed gear. This machine again is designed for the Club rider who wishes to own a versatile racing machine, the specification of which can later be improved by the addition of cotterless chainwheel sets but would initially double for touring, racing and for everyday use.
Frame: 21″, 22″, 23″, 24″, 25″. With Reynolds 531 frame tubes.
Wheels: Sprint wheels, quick release hubs, 36/36 hole with Clement tubular tyres fitted.
Brakes: Weinmann centre pull 999.
Gear: 10-speed.
Handlebar: Alloy Maes pattern on alloy forward extension.
Chainwheel set: Double steel 40/52T.
Saddle: Plastic or Leather.
Pedals: Quill pattern.
Finish: Racing Blue or Bright Orange with Chrome plated front fork tips.

[The Falcon San Remo Model 92 bicycle in a photograph with drop handlebars and a Falcon decal on the top tube, beside a specification list on a blue panel.]

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Black Diamond Model 70
The Falcon Black Diamond models are as popular as ever. The model 70 Gent’s machine is our highest selling bicycle in export markets. Whilst the ladies model 71 with its hand built qualities continues to have a very wide appeal. These bicycles make excellent “his and hers” machines – the 71 being the ladies Queen of bicycles.
Frame: 19½”, 21½”, 23″, 24″, 25″.
Wheels: 27 x 1¼” high pressure on low flange alloy hubs (19½” frame with 26″ wheels). Brown wall tyres fitted.
Brakes: Weinmann centre pull.
Gear: 10-speed.
Chainwheel set: Steel double 40/52T.
Bend & Stem: Alloy Maes pattern with alloy forward extension.
Pedals: Racing steel.
Finish: Choice of attractive Red. Blue or Yellow colours with Chrome plated front fork tips.

[The Falcon Black Diamond Model 70 bicycle in a photograph with drop handlebars and a Falcon decal on the top tube and down tube, with a specification list on a red panel and a black diamond emblem above the photograph.]

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Black Diamond Model 71
Falcon the lightweight cycle
The Queen of bicycles – the ladies Black Diamond – and every inch of her truly a gem. The high pressure wheels, the 10-speed gear and choice of the finest accessories and equipment ensures an ever increasing demand for this machine. The Weinmann centre pull brakes ensure a quick stop in emergency and the choice of 10-speed gearing gets you over those nasty hills without dismounting.
Frame: 19½” and 21″ only
Wheels: 27 x 1¼” high pressure on low flange alloy hubs with 26 x 1¼” on 19″ model. Brown wall high pressure tyres fitted.
Brakes: Weinmann centre pull.
Bars: Alloy Maes pattern with alloy forward extension.
Chainwheel set: Steel, Chrome Plated.
Gear : 10-speed.
Finish: An attractive range of colours with front fork tips Chrome plated.

[The Falcon Black Diamond Model 71 ladies’ bicycle with a sloping top tube in a photograph, beside a specification list and a line drawing of a woman in sunglasses standing with a bicycle inside a blue ring.]

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Olympic Model 78
Falcon Cycles keep pace with the times and are always searching for new ways to improve their products – hence the very successful Falcon racing team which has played a dominant role in British Cycling for many years. Recently the Falcon team have been selected for two major ventures – the Tour de la Nouvelle France in Canada and the Tour of Switzerland and in both cases put up very commendable perform-
Frame: 21″, 22″, 23″, 24″ and 25″. Built with Reynolds 531 tubing. Feature cut lugs and oval fork blades. Wheels: 27″x 1¼” high pressure on high flange quick release hubs. Brown wall tyres fitted.
Brakes: Weinmann centre pull 999. Gears: Campagnolo 10-speed.
Chainwheel set: Steel 40/52T. Bars: Alloy Maes pattern with alloy forward extension. Pedals: Racing Steel. Finish: Bronze Flamboyant or rich Ruby Red Flamboyant with Chrome plated front fork tips.

[The Falcon Olympic Model 78 bicycle in a photograph with drop handlebars and a Falcon decal on the top tube, beside a line drawing of an outstretched arm in a jersey with a laurel wreath, above a specification block on a blue band.]

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San Remo
Model 80

ances.
All this time the firm’s Chairman and Managing Director, Mr. E. A. Clements followed them carefully watching for the slightest improvement which he could make – not just to the San Remo Equipe, but to the whole Falcon range of award-winning lightweights, like the San Remo Model 80 and the Olympic Model 78 on this page.

Frame: 21″, 22″, 23″, 24″, 25″ with Reynolds 531 tubing. Italian design frame with continental lugs and wrap over seatstays.
Wheels: 27″x 1¼” alloy high pressure rims, large flange, quick release hubs and fitted Brown wall tyres. Brakes: Weinmann centre pull.
Gears: Campagnolo 10-speed. Chainwheel set: Campagnolo Sport cotterless.
Handlebar bend & stem: Cinelli Giro D’Italia. Saddle: Brooks leather.
Pedals: Racing Steel. Finish: Racing Blue or Orange with Chrome plated front fork tips.

[The Falcon San Remo Model 80 bicycle in a photograph, with its specification in a blue panel and the end of a text about the firm’s chairman. A line drawing of a raised arm and hand, with a laurel wreath, a headband and a blue jersey, fills the left side.]

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Falcon the lightweight cycle

Model 84

Frame:
21″, 22″, 23″, 24″ and 25″.
Built with Reynolds 531 frame tubing. Italian design frame with wrap over seatstays.
Wheels:
Sprint wheels with large flange quick release hubs and Clement tubular tyres fitted.
Brakes:
Weinmann centre pull.
Gears:
Campagnolo 10-speed Velox.
Chainwheel set:
Alloy cotterless.
Handlebars:
Alloy Maes pattern with alloy forward extension.
Pedals:
Racing Pattern.
Finish:
Attractive Flamboyant colour with Chrome plated front fork tips.

[The Falcon Model 84 bicycle in a photograph, with its specification in a red panel marked by a plain purple starburst shape. A thin blue rule runs under the Falcon heading line. Faint outlines of another page show through the paper.]

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Model 68
(Ladies model 69)

Frame:
19½”, 21½”, 23″, 24″ & 25″.
Ladies 19½” and 21″.
Wheels:
27 x 1¼” Endrick rims with low flange alloy hubs (19½” frame with 26″ wheels) Brown wall tyres fitted.
Brakes:
Alloy side pull pattern.
Gear:
10-speed.
Chainwheel set:
Steel 40/52T.
Bend & Stem:
Alloy Maes pattern with alloy forward extension.
Finish:
Bright Red Flamboyant or Orange enamel with attractive Falcon motifs.

Falcon the lightweight cycle

This well designed attractive machine represents yet another choice for the schoolboy who requires a genuine hand built lightweight bicycle. The frame embodies all the care and attention and design detail incorporated in the more expensive Falcon machines and as a first buy for the young rider can be up-dated as his experience improves. The 10-speed gearing, the alloy side pull brakes, alloy handlebars and handlebar stem are enhanced by the attractive Falcon motifs. Truly a wonderful introduction to the Falcon range for any schoolboy.

[The Falcon Model 68 bicycle (ladies model 69) in a photograph in a blue frame, with its specification and a text about the schoolboy’s lightweight bicycle. A large blue ring overprints the lower right part of the page. Faint outlines of another page show through the paper.]

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For the junior racer
Model 58

The model 58 for the Junior racer is a racing machine in miniature so that youngsters will no longer need to envy the sports and lightweight racing cycles of their older friends. Falcon Cycles have designed this machine with the correct frame angles and complete with 5 or 10-speed gear and Maes pattern racing handlebars. It is truly a first class replica. It is fitted with 24″ wheels on its 18″ frame to give it correct proportions.

Frame : 18″. Wheels: 24″ on low flange alloy hubs. Brown or White wall clincher tyres fitted. Brakes: Weinmann alloy side pull with hooded lever. Handlebar & Stem: Alloy Maes pattern on alloy forward extension.
Gear: 5 or 10-speed to choice (10-speed illustrated). Chainwheel set : 46T on 5-speed. 40/52T on 10-speed. Finish: Attractive colours with Falcon motifs fitted.

[The Falcon Model 58 bicycle for the junior racer in a photograph, with its specification and a text in a blue panel with a large white ring. Faint outlines of another page show through the paper.]

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Super-Tourist De Luxe

After years of research we find that there is always “the man in the middle” (and the lady) who does not want a Racing Cycle, nor do they want a heavy old-fashioned machine but a genuine lightweight Tourer. The 88 (Gents) and the 89 (Ladies) combine a fine-looking quality frame built with Reynolds tubing – and the straight handlebar style with mattress saddle, yet the machine switches to lightness and grace again with a 5-speed derailleur gear and high pressure wheels. The finish is different too, from the rest of the Falcon range, i.e. brilliant black, which contrasts well with the chrome fork ends.
The Models 82 and 83 are the not-quite-so-sophisticated brother and sister of these outstanding models 88 and 89, and come in a rich green finish.

88 & 89 Super-Tourist De Luxe
Frame: 21″, 22″, 23″, 24″. Ladies (89) 21″ only. Reynolds 531 Tubing. Finely tapered Forks. Wheels: 27″ x 1¼”. Weinmann Alloy Rims. Brakes: Weinmann Alloy Tourist. Gear: 5-speed or 10-speed. Saddle: Mattress. Mudguards: Bluemels. Finish: Brilliant Black with Chrome Front Fork Ends – Matching Accessories and Large Holdall Touring Bag. 18″ Inflator.

82 & 83 Tourist (Not Illustrated)
Frame: 21″ and 23″ Gent’s. Ladies 21″ only. Wheels: 27″x 1¼” with Endrick steel rims, Brown wall tyres fitted. Brakes: Weinmann alloy Tourist pattern. Gear: 5-speed (AW 3-speed available). Bars: Alloy all rounder pattern on alloy forward extension. Saddle: De Luxe with mattress top. Mudguards: Bluemels. Finish: Rich Green Flamboyant with matching Touring bag.

Model 88 89

[The Falcon Super-Tourist De Luxe Models 88 and 89 bicycle in a photograph, with a holdall bag on the handlebars, above a red band with its specification. Faint lettering from the facing page shows through the paper.]

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Model E.C.72

Frame:
19½”, 21½”, 23″, 24″ & 25″.
Wheels:
27 x 1¼” high pressure rims on high flange quick release hubs (19½” frame with 26″ wheels). Brown wall tyres fitted.
Brakes:
Weinmann centre pull with hooded levers.
Gear:
10-speed.
Chainwheel set:
Alloy cotterless pattern.
Bend & Stem:
Alloy Maes pattern with alloy forward extension.
Pedals:
Racing Steel.
Finish:
Choice of attractive Flamboyant or enamel finishes with Chrome plated front fork tips and attractive Falcon motifs.

10 Commandments of cycle care
1. Always check your cycle weekly.
2. Keep tyres well inflated.
3. Check them for flints and nails.
4. Check wheels to see that they are free running and true.
5. Check brakes, cables and brake blocks.
6. Lubricate chain, gears, etc., when necessary.
7. Clean regularly (weekly is best).
8. Check lighting where applicable every time before use.
9. Keep cycle in a dry place if possible.
10. ALWAYS buy FALCON.

[The Falcon Model E.C.72 racing bicycle in a photograph, with its specification beside it and a blue band headed “10 Commandments of cycle care” listing ten numbered rules. Faint lettering from other pages shows through the paper.]

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Clement tubular tyres stocked and fitted to Falcon cycles

Clément
MARCA DEPOSITATA
Hand made in Italy

[Ten Clément tubular tires in two rows of five drawings, above a lavender band with the Clément script wordmark, a round eagle emblem and the words “Hand made in Italy”. The drawn tires carry their own labels, among them Criterium, Elvezia, Grifo 61, Campestre, 48 and 50.]

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AGENT

Falcon lightweight cycles
HAND MADE IN ENGLAND
MARSH LANE : BARTON-UPON-HUMBER : LINCOLNSHIRE DN18 5HD
ENGLAND — Telephone: Barton-upon Humber: 32268 (PBX)

[The back cover of the Falcon catalog, with red and blue rays, an empty box headed “AGENT” and the Falcon lightweight cycles wordmark above the Barton-upon-Humber address. The agent box holds no stamp or writing; faint lettering from the facing page shows through the paper.]