Holdsworth 1934 Catalog — Cyclone, Hurricane, Mistral, Sirocco, Stelvio, Typhoon and Zephyr, with the Tandems, Frames and Gear Table

W. F. Holdsworth’s catalog of cycles and tandems from 121 Lennard Road, Beckenham. Its cover prints no year; its parts are the “latest 1934” pattern, the Reynolds 1934 forks and stays and the 1934 “Speen” bend.

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HOLDSWORTH

[The front cover: a stylized bicycle front wheel, fork and dropped handlebar drawn in red line over a yellow disc, black interlaced rings and concentric bands on a mottled gray ground, with “HOLDSWORTH” in a dark band at the foot. A horizontal crease crosses the middle of the cover.]

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121, LENNARD ROAD
BECKENHAM
KENT

Dear Reader,
The choice of a new bike is awfully
important isn’t it ? How much pleasure
will be spoilt for you if your machine
isn’t just what you want.
The cycles in this list are the outcome
of my thirty years of cycling joys and
I’m still an active cyclist.
You can therefore place your order in
my hands and be sure of a satisfactory job.
If I wasn’t sure of the machines I build I
wouldn’t supply them.
Don’t hesitate to write if you want
further information, or any of the man-
agers at my depots will be pleased to
discuss your new bike with you.
Yours faithfully,
[signature: W. F. Holdsworth]

W. F. HOLDSWORTH
121, LENNARD ROAD
BECKENHAM – KENT
PHONE SYDENHAM 4461

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[A letter to the reader from W. F. Holdsworth, set on a tilted sheet of notepaper with a black shadow and signed, above the firm’s Beckenham address, telephone number and list of sale shops and showrooms.]

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WHEN ORDERING YOUR MACHINE
THE FOLLOWING WILL BE FOUND HELPFUL :—

FRAME SIZE
This is arrived at by deducting 10 inches from your
inside leg measurement. Example : If you have a
32 inch measurement, a 22 inch frame will be found
most suitable. The 10 inch reduction is needed
for crank length and saddle.

SADDLES
Narrow and firm saddles with very little springs
are most suitable for fast riding with dropped
handlebars, they enable all the rider’s push to be
put into the right place.
Springy saddles are more comfortable for touring and easy riding, especially
with flat handle bars. REMEMBER a comfortable saddle means a lot.

TYRES
Select the lightest possible for your needs. Many
good specifications are spoilt by the fitting of
heavy tyres. Roads are, in the main, excellent and
punctures are few. Light tyres will give every
satisfaction. Tubulars are recommended for very fast work and, of course, for
racing.

GEARS
If your choice is for a fixed wheel, by all means have
normal gear say 67 in. for general use with 6½ in.
cranks, for road racing from 75 in. to 85 in., and
for path racing on good cement from 85 in. to 95 in.,
on grass 72 in. to 81 in. Variable gears are strongly recommended for touring.
It is a matter of personal choice between a derailleur or hub gear.

HANDLEBARS
A slightly dropped bar is most suitable for general
use. Be careful to choose one which has a good
” top ” position. Flat bends are ideal for touring
when time is no object.
DON’T make the popular mistake of having a long forward extension. It is
far better to have a bar going fairly well forward, this gives more positions
on the bar itself and gives you more control over the machine.

BRAKES
With a fixed wheel, generally speaking, one is enough.
Fashion shows the front to be more popular
but it is a matter of choice. Two brakes should
always be specified if a free wheel is intended.
Hub brakes are excellent and strongly advised for touring.

FINISH
This is entirely a matter of personal opinion.
A coloured machine looks nice, but an ” all
black ” is recommended for touring and hard
everyday use.

SADDLE
POSITION
Straight pins are most popular, they give a rider the
position most usually desired. ” L ” pins and
curved pins are only really suitable for path racing.

RIDE THE ” HOLDSWORTH ” WAY

[Advice on ordering a machine, set as eight boxed headings with notes on frame size, saddles, tires, gears, handlebars, brakes, finish and saddle position, under the slogan “RIDE THE HOLDSWORTH WAY”.]

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12 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD
BECOME THE PROUD OWNER OF
A HOLDSWORTH CYCLE

1 They are built under the supervision of a man who understands
REAL cyclists needs. He has had 30 years’ experience.
2 The very best materials only are used and great pains are taken in the
frame building. All lugs and joints are carefully finished.
3 Machines can be specially ” made to measure,” incorporating all
the particular requirements you like.
4 The finish is absolutely second to none.
5 The thought and care of a highly technical staff is behind each
production.
6 Scientific design giving distinction, a ” Holdsworth ” can be
picked out from all others.
7 No piece work labour, all hands employed during winter and summer
alike. My workmen are cyclists themselves and have a keen interest
in their work.
8 All machines built for the particular work they are intended. No
freakish designs.
9 Prompt and Speedy Delivery.
10 A machine you will be proud to own.
11 A no trouble machine and guaranteed.
12 A PEDIGREE CYCLE BACKED BY THE SAME SERVICE THAT HAS
MADE ” HOLDSWORTH ” WORLD WIDE FAMOUS.

YOU MUST OWN A HOLDSWORTH FULLY TO
REALISE WHAT A FINE JOB IT IS

HURRY on a HOLDSWORTH

[A numbered list of 12 reasons to own a Holdsworth cycle, each marked with a black diamond, closing with the slogan “HURRY on a HOLDSWORTH”.]

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CYCLONE (PATH)

A Lovely Job Specially Built for Cement, Grass or Cinder Tracks
(Please state which it is intended for). Will put your Wheel first
over the Line.

SPECIFICATION

FRAME.
REYNOLDS SPECIAL AIRCRAFT
HIGH MANGANESE TUBING with
special ⅞” round path forks with 2″ rake.
Frame built with a semi-straight head
for free steering at speed giving perfect
control. Narrow bracket with Reynolds
special High Manganese fluted chain
stays and round seat stays. Rear
opening fork end.
CHATER LEA FITTINGS THROUGH-
OUT.

CHAINWHEEL & CRANKS.
CHATER Chainweel, 1″ pitch × ⅛”,
size to order. Cranks, 6½”, 6¼” [?] or 7″.

WHEELS.
” Holdsworth ” specially built giving
utmost strength. Double butted spokes
tied and soldered. Hubs Constrictor
light steel built into TABUCCHI
New 9 oz. FIAMME Metal Rims, or
CONSTRICTOR best 12 mm. flats, 26″
or 27″.

TYRES.
Zone light path in silk or Constrictor
No. 1 or No. 2 grass.
Tabucchi Grass or Olympic Path or
Dunlop range.

SADDLE.
Mansfield Ormond Sprint, or Brooks
B.17Ch. SPRINTER, fitted with ” Holds-
worth’s” “SURE” SADDLE SUPPORT,
making it impossible for saddle to shift.

PEDALS.
CHATER LEA chrome race or B.S.A.
Boa.

CHAIN.
COVENTRY BLOCK, 1″ × ⅛” or 3/16″.

COG.
CHATER LEA, size to choice.

SEAT PILLAR.
Special H.M. light steel or Conloy.

HANDLEBAR & STEM.
Sibbit on Major Taylor extension,
chrome, or to order.

FINISH.
Coslettised frame and forks finished
” Bronzee ” or to order.

£13/17/6
Cash, or Easy Payments
DEPOSIT 20/-
Twelve
monthly
payments of
24/11

WIN WITH A CYCLONE

[A photograph of the Cyclone path racing bicycle, a single-speed machine with dropped handlebars and no brakes, with its two-column specification and a price box for cash or easy payments. A horizontal crease crosses the page through the word “SPECIFICATION”.]

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HURRICANE

THE CLUBMAN’S OWN.
Really ” The Goods ” for Racing or Touring, a True Double Purpose
Machine for the Connoisseur.

SPECIFICATION

FRAME.
20,” 21″ or 22″ or to order. Specia langle
design to give smooth easy running.
10½” bracket. 41½” wheelbase or to
your choice. REYNOLDS HIGH
MANGANESE AIRCRAFT TUBING.
Reynolds S.R. 1934 design chain stays
which enable narrow bracket to be
fitted. Fluted or round if desired.
Reynolds 1934 [?] Super-resilient frontforks
2⅛” [?] rake, brazed on adjustable fork
bracket, one head bracket. Grip-tight
forkends. All lugs lightened by
“W.F.H.” special cut-out design.
Brampton cups,and races, Hoffman balls
throughout. 12″ straight seat pin.

CHAIN WHEEL & CRANKS.
Williams detachable C.1000, 6½” cranks.

PEDALS.
Boa or Brampton solid centre.

WHEELS.
26″ × 1¼” [?] ” Holdsworth ” built on
Endrick or Westwood light 23-gauge
rims. Chrome Bayliss Wiley Feather-
weight narrow barrel hubs (14⅝ [?] oz.)
D.G. rear. Coventry Swaging Co’s
spokes. 15/17 guage double butted.
Chromium plated wing nuts.

TYRES.
Choice of Dunlop ” Sprite ” or
” Speed.” Best Dunlop tubes.

CHAIN.
Coventry Elite ½” [?] × ⅛”.

SADDLE.
Brooks B.17, Mansfield Ormond, Terry
C.T.C. or Lycett Aero-Dural.

HANDLEBAR.
Cell. cov’d ” Southall S ” on adjustable
1″ stem or choice. Constrictor grips.

BRAKE.
Front Pelissier waterproof ‘covered
cable. Bolt through fork crown.

MUDGUARDS.
Bluemels Noweight with extension,
quick release fittings, brazed-on eyes.

GEARS.
Two cogs and lock rings to order.

FINISH.
Frame coslettised and finished ” Birdie
Blue ” or ” Bronzee ” on bright plating
or ” XXX Black,” Heavy chromed fork
and stay ends. All usual bright parts
chromium.

EQUIPMENT.
Bluemels ” Sterling ” Pump, brazed on
Pegs. Prismatic Reflector (brazed on
cycle). Tools and oil can.

£9/10/6
Cash, or Easy Payments
DEPOSIT 20/-
Twelve monthly
payments of
16/7

WITH SPRINTS £10 19s. 6d.
EASY PAYMENTS, Deposit 20/– and twelve at 19/4
Tabucchi maple Rims. Choice of Constrictor ” 50,” ” Asp” or Tabucchi
” Olympic Plus ” or” Super Fifty.” No Guards.

[A photograph of the Hurricane, a club bicycle with dropped handlebars, mudguards and a front brake, with its two-column specification, a price box for cash or easy payments and a price line for the machine with sprint wheels.]

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THE MISTRAL

THE Machine for Extended Week-ends or General Use in Hilly
Country. Tested and found very Satisfactory on a 500-mile Alpine
Tour ; especially Good on Hills.

SPECIFICATION

FRAME.
A special design for easy running over
rough roads. Fairly upright head and
designed on the lines of an actual
machine used in the ” Tour de France.”
43″ wheelbase with 10½” [?] bracket.
Built with REYNOLDS SPECIAL HIGH
MANGANESE AIRCRAFT TUBING
with narrow bracket and 2½” [?] rake front
forks 1934 Reynolds pattern. Brazed
on front fork lamp bracket. Rear
reflector eye and mudguard eyes.
CHATER or B.S.A. THROUGHOUT.

CHAINWHEEL & CRANKS.
CHATER or B.S.A. with 6½” Cranks.

CHAIN.
Coventry Elite ½” [?] × ⅛” [?].

WHEELS.
” Holdsworth ” specially built Endrick
or Westwood black rims, 26″ × 1¼” [?]
with BaylissWiley Feather-weight hubs
(14⅝ [?] ozs.). Constrictor No. 2, wing
nuts.

TYRES.
Dunlop ” Fort,” ” Sprite ” or to order.

MUDGUARDS.
Bluemels Noweight with extension all
in one piece.

SADDLE.
Brooks Champion range or Terry C.T.C.
or Lycett Aero-Dural.

BRAKES.
Front and rear Resilion ” A.” Canti-
lever Chrome.

HANDLEBAR.
” Middleton Drop ” on ” Holdsworth ”
” Crstllite [?] ” extension clip (for full
details see page 14), or to special order.

PEDALS.
Genuine CHATER or B.S.A.

GEAR.
STURMEY K or K.B., Close Ratio or
New two-speed Free or Fixed with or
without Hub brake, CYCLO orWITMY [?]
Derailleur Gears.

FINISH.
Coslettised by special process with
4 coats of finest ” XXX Black ” enamel,
or to order.

EQUIPMENT.
Bluemels “Sterling” pump in brazed on
clips. ” Prismatic” reflector. Spanner,
Tools and Oil Can.

£13/17/6
Cash, or Easy Payments
DEPOSIT 20/-
Twelve
monthly
payments of
24/11

FOR EASE OF PROPULSION

[A photograph of The Mistral, a lightweight with dropped handlebars, mudguards and front and rear brakes, with its two-column specification and a price box for cash or easy payments.]

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THE SIROCCO

A Machine that will put you on the Scratch Mark. Specially built
for Racing. Everything of the Best.

SPECIFICATION

FRAME.
20″, 21″ or 22″ or to order. Very special
frame design. 41½” [?] wheelbase, 10¾” [?]
Bracket, Short back, 15½” [?] Chain Stays.
REYNOLDS HIGH MANGANESE AIR-
CRAFT TUBING is built into specially
cut out “W.F.H.” design lugs, giving a
very fast machine with lightness. Front
Forks are Reynold’s H.M.D to Round
giving 3″ rake. Rear chain stays are
latest 1934 “S.R.” or plain round to
order. Object in using “S.R.” Stays
is to give extra narrow bracket for
speed. Brazed on mudguard eyes and
reflector eye, also adjustable Chater
Lea front fork lamp bracket. CHATER
LEA or B.S.A. FITTINGS THROUGH-
OUT.

CHAINWHEEL & CRANKS.
CHATER or B.S.A. 48 teeth with 6½” [?]
cranks.

CHAIN.
Coventry ” Elite ” ½” [?] × ⅛” [?].

WHEELS.
” Holdsworth “built. Constrictor best
26″ or 27″ 13 mm. sprint rims. Con-
strictor light steel hubs, rear double-
cogged. Constrictor No. 2 wing nuts.

TYRES.
Constrictor ” 50, ‘ “Asp ” or “Adder,”
Tabucchi ” Olympic Plus ” or Dunlop
best.

SADDLE.
Brooks B.17 Champion, (Standard,
Narrow or Sprinter) or Mansfield
Ormond.

BRAKE.
Resilion Cantilever “A” rear.

HANDLEBAR.
New “Speen ” bend on ” Holdsworth ”
CRSTLLITE Extension (for full details
see ” Handlebars “) or to order.

GEAR.
2 cogs and lockrings to order.

FINISH.
Coslettised and finished finest ” Birdie”
Blue” or ” Bronzee ” on bright plating,
or to order. All usual bright parts
heavily Chromium plated including
fork and stay end tips.

EQUIPMENT.
Brazed on pump pegs with Bluemels
” Noweight ” pump. Bluemels ” Pris-
matic ” Reflector, Spanner, Oil Can
and Tool Kit.

£13/17/6
Cash, or Easy Payments
DEPOSIT 20/-
Twelve
monthly
payments of
24/11

HURRY ON A HOLDSWORTH

[A photograph of The Sirocco, a racing bicycle with dropped handlebars and a pump on the down tube, with its two-column specification and a price box for cash or easy payments.]

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THE STELVIO

Specially Designed and Built for the Keen Tourist. Very Suitable for
Rough and Hilly Roads.

SPECIFICATION

FRAME.
20,” 21″, and 23″ or to order. Special
design to give extra good running over
bumpy roads. 10⅛” [?] bracket with 42½”
wheelbase or to your choice. REY-
NOLDS AIRCRAFT HIGH MAN-
GANESE TUBING. Narrow Bracket
with Reynolds H.M. fluted chainstays.
Fluted or plain round if desired,
Reynolds H.M. D to Round front
forks 3″ rake. All lugs lightened by
“W.F.H.” special cut out design.
Brampton races and Hoffman balls
12″ straight seat pin.

CHAINWHEEL & CRANKS.
Williams detachable C.34. 6⅛” [?] cranks.

CHAIN.
Coventry Elite, ½” × ⅛” [?].

WHEELS.
Westwood or Endrick rims, black.
Hubs, British Hub Co’s ” Solo ”
Cyklbrake front and rear, all black,
26″ × 1¼” or 1⅜” [?]. Built by Holdsworth’s
champion wheel-builder.

TYRES.
Dunlop ” Sprite ” or ” Speed ” Trans-
lucent or ” Roadster.”

SADDLE.
Brooks B.66, Terry C.T.C., Lycett
Aero-Dural or choice.

BRAKES.
Operated from hub.

HANDLEBAR.
15″ Marsh Shallow Level-grip celluloid
covered bend in a 3″ level extension or
choice. Constrictor 7″ grips.

MUDGUARDS.
Bluemels full width Noweight, brazed
on eyes, with extension all in one piece.

GEARS.
Sturmey K.B. Hub or Cyclo 3-speed with
SPECIAL REAR FORK END FOR
CYCLO GEAR enabling you to place
your wheel always in the same position.

FINISH.
Coslettised and finished 4 coats finest
” XXX Black,” or to order.

EQUIPMENT.
Tools. Cyclo spanner and oil can.
Brazed on pump pegs with ” Feather-
weight ” Pump. Bluemels Prismatic
reflector (brazed on eye).

£10/10/0
Cash, or Easy Payments
DEPOSIT 20/-
Twelve monthly
payments of
18/5

TESTED IN THE ALPS

[A photograph of The Stelvio, a touring bicycle with full mudguards, hub brakes and dropped handlebars, with its two-column specification and a price box for cash or easy payments. Print from the other side of the leaf shows through faintly below the photograph.]

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THE TYPHOON

An Ideal Mount for Club-riding, Fast Touring and Racing. A Proud Possession which will give Thousands of Happy and Trouble Free Miles.

SPECIFICATION

FRAME.
Special angle design, giving smooth easy running. 10½”[?] bracket. 42½”[?] wheelbase. A. and P. Chrome Moly-bdenum special tubing. Straight seat, fluted chain stays. Forward opening fork ends.
Frame all brazed up with brazed on pump pegs, reflector eye, mudguard eyes and adjustable front fork lamp bracket.
All lugs carefully cut away. 12″ straight seat pin. Head lamp bracket.

CHAIN WHEEL & CRANKS.
Williams c.34. 6½”[?] cranks, detachable 3-pin fixing. Lightweight.

PEDALS.
Brampton “Universal” or Phillips “Grande Vitesse”

CHAIN.
Coventry Roller.

HANDLEBAR & STEM.
Shallow Highgate 15″ chrome on 1″ extension, clip fitting.

GRIPS.
Brewer Crepe, 6″.

SADDLE.
Brooks B.17 or Terry C.T.C.

HUBS.
Bayliss Wiley thin barrel with wing nuts.

WHEELS.
“Holdsworth” built with best Coventry Swaging Co’s double butted spokes.

RIMS.
Dunlop Endrick light 23 gauge, black, 26″ × 1¼”

TYRES.
Dunlop Translucent Speed, 26″ × 1¼”[?].
Tubes, similar quality.

BRAKE.
Resilion[?] “A” front, Black.

MUDGUARDS.
Bluemel’s “Featherweight.” Black with extension, all in one piece.

GEARS.
Two Fixed Cogs, giving 66 and 74.

FINISH.
Frame coslettised and finished “XXX Black.” All Usual Bright Parts Chrome.

EQUIPMENT.
Bluemels “Featherweight” Pump. Tools and Spanners. Blumels Prismatic Reflector.

£7/17/6
Cash, or Easy Payments
DEPOSIT 20/-
Twelve monthly payments of 13/5

A “WONDER” MOUNT

[Holdsworth’s Typhoon, photographed, with its specification and a price box for cash or easy payments. The photograph shows a diamond frame bicycle with dropped handlebars and mudguards on a stippled background; a faint crease crosses the page just below the SPECIFICATION heading.]

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THE ZEPHYR

This is a Special Diamond Frame Model Built Especially for the Lady who desires a Speedy Machine. The Frame is Modelled on a Machine used by Mrs. Holdsworth and has given every satisfaction both as regards Easy Running combined with Ideal Position.

SPECIFICATION

FRAME.
20″ or 21″ or to order. A very special design of frame to give correct reach and position. A ladies design absolutely not a small gents. Built with REYNOLDS SPECIAL HIGH MANGANESE AIR-CRAFT TUBING, 42″ wheelbase. 10½”[?] bracket. 24″ measurement from front hub spindle to bracket. Reynolds 1934 H.M. D to Round front forks and 1934 Reynolds special fluted chain stays giving a narrow bracket.
All lugs lightened by “W.F.H.” special cut-out lug design. Brampton races and Hoffman balls. 9″ straight seat pin.

CHAINWHEEL & CRANKS.
Williams C.1000. 6½” cranks.

CHAIN.
Coventry “Elite” ½” × ⅛”.

WHEELS.
26″ × 1¼” or 1⅜” “Holdsworth”-built with Endrick or Westwood black or chrome rims. Bayliss Wiley Feather-weight (14¾ ozs.), thin barrel hubs, with wing nuts, double cogged rear hub.

TYRES.
Dunlop “Speed” Translucent, red or black, “Sprite.”

SADDLE.
B.18 Ladies or B.75 Brooks “Cham-pette” or Terry C.T.C.

BRAKES.
Front and rear Resilion Cantilever “A” Chromium plated.

HANDLEBAR.
White Celluloid colvered special Marsh level grip on 1″ Extension or choice. Constrictor grips.

MUDGUARDS.
Bluemels Noweight, white, brazed on eyes. Extension all in one piece on front guard.

GEARS.
60 free wheel, 67 fixed.

FINISH.
“Holdsworth” special “Birdie Blue” with chrome tipped fork ends, or to order.

EQUIPMENT.
Tools and oil can. Brazed on pump pegs and reflector eye. Bluemels “Prismatic” Reflector.

£10/10/0
Cash, or Easy Payments
DEPOSIT 20/-
Twelve monthly payments of 18/5

THE LADIES’ MOUNT

[Holdsworth’s Zephyr, a diamond frame model for women, photographed, with its specification and a price box for cash or easy payments. The photograph shows the bicycle with dropped handlebars and mudguards on a plain background.]

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No. 1 TANDEM

BUILT OF CHATER LEA FITTINGS THROUGHOUT.
This Tandem is Designed for “Mixed” or “Double Gents” use.
A Real High Grade Speedy Model.

SPECIFICATION

FRAME.
Built with Reynolds “H.M.” super Double Butted tubing. Alter over 20 years of Tandem riding—racing and mixed—I have found that the tube running straight through from head to rear seat tube is the more satisfactory design. Other designs to special order. Special Reynolds forks giving easy steering. Brazed on pump pegs, re-flector eye, lamp bracket. “W.F.H.” special cut-out lugs. Wheelbase 64½”[?].

CHAINWHEEL & CRANKS.
Genuine CHATER direct drive, rear chainwheel 3-pin fixing. 6½” cranks, chromium plated. Cross-over drive, if desired.

WHEELS.
“Holdsworth” built with 13/15 guage d-b spokes. Black Westwood or Endrick rims with “Cyklbrake[?]” 1934 compen-sated flanged hubs. Tested and found most efficient for the heaviest strain given them.

TYRES.
Dunlop Fort or Dunlop Tandem special, Black or Translucent, 26″ × 1⅜”.

MUDGUARDS.
Bluemels white Noweight with front extension all in one piece.

PEDALS.
Genuine CHATER LEA Rat trap, or to order.

CHAINS.
Coventry Elite ½” × ⅛”.

SADDLES.
Brooks Champion Series, Terry C.T.C., or Lycett Aero-Dural.

HANDLEBARS.
Front Highgate Shallow on 2″ adjustable extension, rear Highgate Shallow on adjustable “T” extension.

FINISH.
“Holdsworth” special “Birdie Blue” on a special coslertised[?] process, giving a very durable and hard lustre finish, or to order. Heavily Chromed Chain-stay tips and fork-ends.

EQUIPMENT.
Bluemels “Noweight” pump. Bluemels Prismatic reflector. Oil can and full kit of tools.

£20/0/0
Cash, or Easy Payments
DEPOSIT £2
Twelve monthly payments of 35/-

With Cyclo 3-Speed £21/9/6
EASY PAYMENTS
Deposit £2/0/0 12 monthly payments of 37/6

[Holdsworth’s No. 1 Tandem, photographed, with its specification, a price box for cash or easy payments and a price for the tandem with a Cyclo three-speed gear. The photograph shows a tandem with a long tube running from the head to the rear seat tube, mudguards and dropped handlebars; paper creases cross the page above the specification and beside the SADDLES entry, with no print lost.]

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No. 2 TANDEM

Positively the best value in Tandems ever offered. Just look at the Specification. Ideally suitable for Touring or Club Riding.
A very sound job.

SPECIFICATION

FRAME.
Special design giving utmost rigidity and smooth running. Built wih Reynold’s “A” quality tubing of 1934 design. Brampton lugs and fittings throughout. Hoffman balls. Brazed on pump pegs and reflector eye. Wheelbase 66″.

CHAINWHEEL & CRANKS.
Special Williams tandem set, direct drive. 6½”[?] cranks, chrome.

WHEELS.
“Holdsworth” special built with 13/15 guage black spokes. Black Westwood or Endrick 26″ × 1⅜” rims. Cyklbrake front and rear hubs with

GEARS
CYCLO latest 3-speed Derailleur

TYRES.
Dunlop Special Tandem 26″ × 1⅜”.

MUDGUARDS.
Bluemels “Featherweight” black with front extension all in one piece. Brazed on eyes.

PEDALS.
Brampton Racing rat trap pattern.

CHAINS.
Coventry ½” × ⅛”.

SADDLES.
Terry “Clubman” or Lycett “Aero-lastic.”

HANDLEBARS.
Front 17″ Marsh level bend on 3″ adustable extension. Rear, 18″ ditto in “T” extension seat pin clip. Both bars celluloid covered.

FINISH.
Coslettised and 4 coats special “XXX Black” giving a very durable finish. All usual bright parts heavily chromium plated.

EQUIPMENT.
Bluemels “Featherweight” Pump. Prismatic reflector. Cyclo spanner. Tyre levers. Oil Can and Tools.

£16/16/0
Cash, or Easy Payments
DEPOSIT £2
Twelve monthly payments of 28/10

OWN A HOLDSWORTH

[Holdsworth’s No. 2 Tandem, photographed, with its specification and a price box for cash or easy payments. The photograph shows a tandem with mudguards and dropped front handlebars; a fold crosses the page at the SPECIFICATION heading, and faint print from the other side of the leaf shows through in the right margin.]

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FRAMES

WHEN a frame and forks only are required, I shall be pleased to supply. Such frames receive exactly the same attention as complete cycles.

With CHATER LEA or B.S.A. fittings W.F.H. special de-sign. Cut out lugs, giving distinctive appearance. Scien-tifically built with the very best Rey-nold’s H.M. Aircraft Tubing. Finish “Birdie Blue,” “Bronzee” or “XXX Black” on coslettised frame. Heavily Chromed stay-ends and fork tips £5/15/0

With BRAMPTON fittings. Reynold’s H.M. Aircraft Tub-ing. All lugs Cos-lettised, lightened to “W.F.H.” own design. Finish “Birdie Blue,” “Bronzee” or “XXX Black.” £4/17/6

With HOLDSWORTH fittings, lightened lugs, carefully designed. Finished best coslettising and “XXX Black” enamel. £3/15/0

SPRINT WHEELS

A HOLDSWORTH Sprint Wheel is now generally regarded as the best. They are built by highly experienced men who know how a Sprint wheel should be built, so as to get the utmost life and the minimum of whip.

Price per pair built on Bayliss Wiley Race Hubs, D.G.
CONLOY TUBULAR …. 46/-
CONSTRICTOR BEST FLAT 13 mm. …. 39/6
BOA QUALITY FLAT, 13 mm. 29/6
COBRA BEECH FLAT …. 29/6
TABUCCHI FIAMME …. 45/6
CONSTRICTOR BEST RE-INFORCED …. 39/3
BOA QUALITY REINFORCED 1 in. …. 29/3
TABUCCHI FLAT, GIRDER OR CRESCENT …. 32/6

The above supplied with better hubs at the following extra cost :—
“BOA.”
Race pattern …. 1/11 pair
CHATER-LEA.
S.G. …. 6/9 pair | D.G. …. 8/7 ,,
B.S.A.
S.G. …. 5/5 ,, | D.G. 6/8 ,,
BLUMFIELD.
S.G. …. 7/8 ,, | D.G. …. 8/8 ,,
B.W. “Featherweight” …. 9/8 ,,
CONSTRICTOR, Light Steel.
S.G. …. 8/3 ,, | D.G. 8/3 ,,
S.G. Large flange …. 17/5 ,,
D.G. Large flange …. 17/11 ,,
TABUCCHI.
Lightest yet, 12 ozs. pair, race 14/11 ,,

“SOLO.”
Cyklbrake Front, 11/8 Rear, 12/- Pair, 22/11
“SOLITE.”
Cyklbrake Front, 13/2 Rear, 13/3 Pair, 26/5

STURMEY.
The New
T.F. 2-Speed Fixed or Free …. 18/9
T.F.B. 2-Speed with Hub Brake 27/3
K 3-speed …. 18/9
K.B. 3-speed (including Hub Brake) 27/3
K.S. 3-speed, close ratio …. 27/3
K.C. 3-speed, Tricoaster …. 27/3

WHEELS Tied and Soldered, if desired 1/6 pair extra.

[A Holdsworth frame and forks with chainwheel and crank, photographed, with three frame prices, and a list of Sprint Wheel prices by rim and hub. The hubs listed for extra cost include Chater-Lea, B.S.A., Blumfield, B.W., Constrictor, Tabucchi, Cyklbrake and Sturmey gear hubs.]

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GEAR TABLE

Number of Teeth on Chain-wheel | Number of Teeth Hub Cog | Diameter of Wheel. 26 in. | 27 in. | 28 in.
42 | 13 | 84.0 | 87.4 | 90.5
42 | 14 | 78.0 | 81.0 | 84.0
42 | 15 | 72.8 | 75.7 | 78.4
42 | 16 | 68.2 | 70.8 | 73.5
42 | 17 | 64.3 | 66.7 | 69.2
42 | 18 | 60.6 | 63.0 | 65.3
42 | 19 | 57.5 | 59.6 | 60.9
42 | 20 | 54.6 | 56.7 | 58.8
44 | 13 | 88.0 | 91.3 | 94.8
44 | 14 | 81.7 | 84.8 | 88.0
44 | 15 | 76.2 | 78.5 | 82.1
44 | 16 | 71.5 | 74.2 | 77.0
44 | 17 | 67.2 | 69.8 | 72.4
44 | 18 | 63.5 | 66.0 | 68.4
44 | 19 | 60.2 | 62.5 | 64.8
44 | 20 | 57.2 | 59.4 | 61.6

Number of Teeth on Chain-wheel | Number of Teeth Hub Cog | Diameter of Wheel. 26 in. | 27 in. | 28 in.
46 | 13 | 92.0 | 95.5 | 99.0
46 | 14 | 85.4 | 88.7 | 92.0
46 | 15 | 79.7 | 82.1 | 85.8
46 | 16 | 74.7 | 77.6 | 80.5
46 | 17 | 70.3 | 73.0 | 75.7
46 | 18 | 66.4 | 69.0 | 71.5
46 | 19 | 63.0 | 65.4 | 67.8
46 | 20 | 59.8 | 62.0 | 64.4
48 | 13 | 96.0 | 99.7 | 103.4
48 | 14 | 89.1 | 92.5 | 96.0
48 | 15 | 83.2 | 86.4 | 89.6
48 | 16 | 78.0 | 81.0 | 84.0
48 | 17 | 73.4 | 76.2 | 79.0
48 | 18 | 69.3 | 72.0 | 74.6
48 | 19 | 65.7 | 68.2 | 70.7
48 | 20 | 62.4 | 64.8 | 67.2

NOTE. If your sizes are not in this table, the gear can be arrived at by multiplying the number of teeth on chain wheel by size of wheel, and dividing the result by the number of teeth in the hub cog.

Guarantee

I Guarantee that all Cycles and Tandems built in my own workshops are of first class design and made from the very best selected materials.

Should any defect which is due to faulty building appear in any machine within three years of date of purchase, which has not been caused by fair wear and tear, misuse, accident or neglect, I will make good such defect free of all charge.

I do not hold myself responsible for any consequential damage or expense which may arise from the result of defective material or workmanship.

It is understood that I accept no responsibility for fittings such as Tyres, Saddles, Brakes, Hubs, Chains, etc., which are usually the subject of separate guarantee from the makers.

[signature: W. F. Holdsworth]

[Holdsworth’s gear table for chainwheels of 42, 44, 46 and 48 teeth, hub cogs of 13 to 20 teeth and wheels of 26, 27 and 28 inches, with a note on working out a gear and the Guarantee. The Guarantee is set in a ruled border with blackletter headings and closes with a printed signature.]

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HANDLEBARS

HERE are illustrations of the most popular bends to assist you in your choice. These bends are made specially for “Holdsworth” and are confidently recommended.
We also supply Sibbit, Bailey, Southall Bends and Anelay and Middleton Flats.

SHAWBURY 15″
SHALLOW HIGHGATE. 14″ TO 18″
LAUTERWASSER. 15″ TO 17″
MIDDLETON. 15″ OR 18″
MARSH LEVEL GRIP. 14″ TO 18″
LAUTERWASSER FLAT. 17″
PLAIN FLAT. 15″ TO 20″
NORTH RD. FLAT. 15″ TO 20″
‘W FLAT 18″

Any Type of Bend made in 14 days

The Latest Bend
1934 “SPEEN” BEND
Just the difference that counts. 15″ wide, 5½” deep 7″ throw-forward

Any Bend White Celluloid covered 1/- extra

HEAD STEMS

HOLDSWORTH’S “CRSTLLITE” These are Tubular Constructed Stems from special quality H.M. Steel made only for Holdsworth. Ex-tremely Strong and very Light. Chromium only.
YOU ARE RECOMMENDED to have these fitted to your new machine.
Weight saved, strength increased, appearance improved.
Fitted as standard to “Sirocco” and “Mistral” models.
On other models. Plain Adjustable 2/6 extra 2 in. or 3 in. adjustable 3/-
MAJOR TAYLOR Extensions fitted to any model, 4/- extra.

[Right-hand page.]

EXTRAS

ADDITIONAL FITMENTS WHICH I SHALL BE PLEASED TO SUPPLY ON MODELS FOR EXTRAS AS SHOWN :—

TYPHOON
Sturmey Archer 3-speed gear. Wide ratio 18/9 Close ratio 27/3
With internal expanding brake Ditto 27/3 Ditto 35/9
Sturmey Archer New 2-speed, fixed or free wheel …. 18/9
Cyklbrake “Solite.” Front 13/2 Rear 13/3
Cyclo 3-speed gear (including Cyclo rear hub) …. 27/-
Cyclo 2-speed gear, “Witmy” …. 20/-
Special Coloured Enamel …. 5/-
Chromium plated fork tips …. 5/-
Conloy rims, wired on …. 35/-
Tabucchi Fiamme rims, wired on …. 27/6
Additional Pelissier Brake …. 5/3
Rear Resilion Brake “A” Black 10/6 Chrome 12/6

HURRICANE or ZEPHYR
Sturmey Archer 3-speed gear Wide ratio, 13/9 Close ratio 22/3
With internal expanding brake Ditto 22/3 Ditto 30/9
Sturmey Archer, New 2-speed fixed or free wheel …. 13/9
Cyklbrake “Solite” …. Front 8/2 Rear 8/3
Cyclo 3-speed gear (including cyclo rear hub) …. 22/-
Cyclo 2-speed gear “Witmy” …. 15/-
Conloy rims, wired on …. 35/-
Tabucchi Fiamme rims, wired on …. 27/6

STELVIO or MISTRAL
Conloy, wired on rims …. 35/-
Tabucchi, wired on Fiamme rims …. 27/6

CHATER DURALUMIN Wing Nuts (2 oz. set of four) …. 4/-
CONLOY SEAT PILLARS …. 2/6
BLUEMELS TRANSPARENT Mudguards …. 9d.
CONSTRICTOR No. 3. wired on tyres …. per pair 7/-
Ditto De Luxe, wired on tyres …. ,, 22/-
VEEDER CYCLOMETERS, fitted on any model. Regular 9/9 Trip 24/6

Space does not permit the inclusion of All extras or alternatives on my various models, but with such a comprehensive range it will readily be seen that I cater for all spheres of the pastime and a model can be chosen accordingly.
Other specifications will be welcomed and prices can be adjusted in proportion.

[Across the foot of both pages:]
HOLDSWORTH CYCLES are despatched fr[cut off]om my Works carefully packed in Crates.
Carriage paid to any address in GRE[cut off]AT BRITAIN and NORTHERN IRELAND.
HOLDSWORTH CYCLES are despatched by the qu[cut off]ckest route and you can rely upon my delivery.

[An opening with drawings of nine Holdsworth handlebar bends, the 1934 Speen Bend and the Crstllite head stems on the left, and the extras and their prices for the Typhoon, Hurricane, Zephyr, Stelvio and Mistral on the right. A boxed note on carriage runs across the foot of both pages, and a few letters of it are lost in the dark line of the gutter.]

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its
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AIDS TO HAPPY CYCLING
CHILBOLTON Test Valley.
Illustration by kind permission of Proprietors of “Cycling.”
W. F. HOLDSWORTH

This Booklet is the most comprehensive list of all cyclists’ requirements, whether for self or cycle, ever issued.
You cannot afford to be without a copy if you mean to make the best of your cycling.
Ladies have a special issue edited by Mrs. Holdsworth.

From the Press of Shield and Spring, 26-28, Lancelot Place, London, S.W. 7.

[A drawing of the booklet Aids to Happy Cycling by W. F. Holdsworth, its cover showing a lane at Chilbolton in the Test Valley, on yellow paper with “FREE” in red. A horizontal fold crease crosses the middle of the page.]