Holdsworth 1951 Aids to Happy Cycling — Clothing, Accessories and Components from Ankle Socks to Wheels, with the Workshop Charges, Enamelling Notes and Gear Table

The House of Holdsworth’s accessory catalog for 1951, scanned open as spreads: the club and racing clothing, accessories and components set out alphabetically, closing with the workshop and renovation terms and the gear table.

— Page 1 (front cover) —
AIDS TO
HAPPY CYCLING
W. F. (SANDY) HOLDSWORTH
BECKENHAM KENT
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[A line drawing of a cyclist in a pinstriped jacket and plus fours, seated on a grassy bank with a pipe, reading a map beside a signpost, with a bicycle carrying a saddlebag and rolled cape leaning against the post.]

— Page 2 (inside front cover) —
HOLDSWORTH’S
POSTAL
SERVICE
HAS BEEN
ORGANISED
OVER THE PAST
28 YEARS. YOU CAN
RELY UPON Really
Interested Attention!
When ordering goods, please include postage according to
weight and size of goods :—1 lb. costs 6d., 5 lbs. 1/-, and
15 lbs. 1/4. Note that frames should be sent to our works
at : 138/140 Beckenham Road, Beckenham, Kent (carriage
paid).
Post Orders to :—
W. F. (SANDY) HOLDSWORTH
138/140 Beckenham Road,
BECKENHAM, KENT
Telephone : SYD 7714
or CALL and SEE US there or at :
132 Lower Richmond Road,
PUTNEY, S.W.15
(Ron Dodson)
69 Highbury Park, N.5
(Nr. Arsenal F.C.)
(D. E. S. Kirby)
[A line drawing of a cyclist leaning over the handlebars of his bicycle to write a note, and a cartoon postman striding along with a parcel held up in one hand, joined by a diagonal bar.]
[Right-hand page.]
AIDS TO HAPPY CYCLING
The articles mentioned herein are only those in reasonable
supply and we regret we must state that owing to present
conditions, prices are liable to alteration without notice. All
prices include Tax, where payable.
The ” House of HOLDSWORTH ” offers 100 per
cent Cycling service to all keen cyclists, whether
racing men or tourists. Every effort is made to
assist you—by return, if possible.
There are ” Holdsworth ” agents in nearly every
town in the country.
ANKLE SOCKS
(Utility) White Cotton … … 1/9 pair
ATHLETIC BATH SALTS
Recommended by Reg. Harris … 12 oz. tin 2/10
BAGS
(See Touring Bags—Pannier Bags)
BAG SUPPORTS
The ” QUILLITE.” The first rigid
effective lightweight (only 5½ ozs.)
saddle-bag support, and still the
best although often copied. Heavily
enamelled, light gauge tubing, with
strong clips and rust-proofed nuts
and bolts.
3/6 each
LLOYD. Light steel spring-on pat-
tern … 3/9 each
Also Chrome plated … 5/- each
Polished Alloy … 5/- each
Stainless Steel … 11/- each
BELLS
The Allez! ultra-light all alloy bell weights only 1½ ozs.
Clear ringing tone. Will fit either ⅞” or 15/16″ diam. bars. Highly
polished finish or anodised in Red, Blue, Green or Gold 3/6 each
LUCAS CHALLIS No. 50. The old favourite C.P. … 5/- each
,, No. 30. Challis 3″ steel dome Chrome … 3/9
,, No. 3. Enclosed pattern … Silver 2/9 Chrome 3/3
[Folio 1.]
[A line drawing of a pair of curved bag support tubes with a loop at the lower end.]

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BRACKET FITTINGS & SETS
B.W. axles. Hollow racing, 1½” chain-line. Chrome 3/5 each
B.W. axles. No. 15 Racing, 1½” chain-line. Chrome 1/7 each
B.W. axles. No. 14 for double chain-rings … 1/8 each
B.W. Cups fixed. Plated chrome … 8½d. each
B.W. Cups adjustable. Plated chrome … 7½d. each
B.W. Locking rings. Plated chrome … 4d. each
B.W. Solo bracket units. Complete … 4/7 each
CHATER-LEA Axles. Heavy chrome 1½” chain-line No. 1007 or
No. 1240 for double chainwheel … 3/6 each
CHATER-LEA Cups. Fixed or adjustable. Heavy chrome 2/10 each
CHATER-LEA Locking Rings … 1/10 each
GNUTTI Standard or G.C.C. Hollow axles. Nickel chrome steel
16/9 set. Chrome Steel … 12/- set
BRAKES
G.B. The alloy brake
which has proved its
worth.
Ample adjustment for
26″ and 27″ (as illus-
trated).
G.B. Racing or Tour-
ist levers 38/6 pair
G.B. Tandem 39/6 pair
G.B. Coureur — The
racing brake 38/6 pr.
G.B. Grand Tour—
Another G.B. Special
38/6 pair
Comprehensive range
of G.B. spares
STRATA Alloy, hooded lever for 15/16″ or ⅞” Bars … 29/6 pair
ALP Continental—Quick Release … 39/- pair
SAN GIORGIO. The Italian Racing Brake … 29/6 pair
WEINMANN. Swiss Precision and Finish … 43/6 pair
RESILION—the famous British brake.
Cantilever ” A ” all chrome silver cables … 27/6 each
Extra for alloy lever 3/6. All alloy … 35/- each
Cantilever Tandem for complete safety … 30/- each
Cantilette—all chrome finish … 17/6 each
(When ordering Resilion brakes specify whether front brake is
required for D, oval or round fork blades, and if rear is for
½” or ⅝” diam. seat stays.)
BRAKE BLOCKS
FIBRAX. Standard sizes 6d. pair. For alloy rims … 9d. pair
RESILION. In three thicknesses for steel or alloy rims 10d. pair
CYCLO. Standard, complete with alloy shoes … 1/- pair
LA VIPERE. French with Octopus Grip … 10d. pair
BRAKE CABLE CLAMPS
The ” LE DIDO ” alloy twin cable clamp will keep your brake
cables neatly together. Weight negligible. Silver 9d. Coloured 1/-
[Folio 2.]
[A line drawing of a center-pull caliper brake with a long curved arm and two brake blocks.]
[Right-hand page.]
BRAKE CABLE OUTER CASING
Plastic—will not fray or crack. Silver, Red, Blue,
Green, Yellow, Black or White … 4d. per foot
BRAKE CABLE CLIPS
DUNLOP, Coloured … 3d. each
TERRY, Chrome, 1″ and 1⅛” … 1½d. each
BRAKE LEVERS
G.B. hooded alloy (For 15/16″ and ⅞” bars) … 7/6 each
(available in racing or tourist pattern)
RESILION, steel chrome 7/6 each; Alloy 10/6 each
RESILION Lever Lock—for safety … 17/6 each
ALP—Continental … 8/9 each
MAFAC—Without rubber cap 10/6 Complete … 14/6
CAPES, Etc.
VERIMAC. This cape has every refine-
ment. Made from lightweight fine
Cotton Indiana, with pure rubber
transparent proofing. All seams are
taped. Inside zip fastening. Thumb
loops. Lined collar. Size 42″ & 45″,
127″ at hem. Weight 1 lb. 2 oz. 52/11
QUELDA. Holdsworth’s Plastic Cape
with welded seams and spot welded
thumb loops. Honestly, I had been
adverse to plastic capes till I saw this
one. The material is really tough and
is nearly untearable. All seams are
welded so that there is no stitching to
cause leaking or weakness. It is fitted
with waterproof plastic zip—no teeth
to get out of mesh. Of course, it’s my
specially full-cut style, has a lined
collar, and in gold colour. Size 45″,
134″ at hem. Weight 14 oz. … 25/9
CELLA Oilskin. Gold or Black Super-
fine Lightweight. Zip fastening, 45″
39/6
Or ventilated on shoulders 41/3
SOU’WESTERS
In Plastic, Waterproof and light. Black or Gold 5/11
FOR SPECTACLED RIDERS. Proofed Cap, fawn,
with large peak to keep rain off lenses … 4/6
[Folio 3.]
[A line drawing of a cyclist in a full-cut cape riding in the rain, seen from the front.]

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LEGGINGS
CELLA. Black or Gold. Zip fastening 35/3. But-
toned 32/6. Heavier weight—Buttoned only 25/-
BIKESPATS
These ” Legginettes ” fit from just below the knee
and cover the complete shoe, including a toe-
piece which prevents the wet from entering. They
fit closely to the heel and an elastic band under
the instep keeps them in place. In strong black
or gold oilskin, bound at all edges and with five
elastic and press stud fastenings between the heel
and the knee. Ideal for club or business wear
17/6 pr.
CHAIN ADJUSTERS
HOLDSWORTH’S own for rear opening ” path ” ends 1/9 pair
Cyclo ” True Track ” Adjusters for forward ends … 1/- pair
CHAINWHEEL SETS
GNUTTI 3-pin Steel Chainsets. 6¾” crank. Excellent workman-
ship. Every size from 46T to 52T (inc.) ⅛” & 3/32″ … 47/6
GNUTTI Double chainwheel sets 46/49—48/51 Complete cranks
and rings … 67/6
SCANDIA Continental Sets. Chromed. Fluted cranks. Similar
fixing to Chater, 6¾” cranks. 44T, 46T and 48T. ⅛” and 3/32″
43/3
Double 46/49, 47/50 … 58/2
CHATER Round cranks 6½” only. 3-pin flanged chainwheel.
Machine-cut teeth. Chrome. Short supply … 67/3
CHAIN RINGS
Allez! in Aircraft Aluminium Alloy. These rings give
astoundingly long wear. Double flanged and specially designed
to eliminate ” flattening.” 3-pin fixing. Suitable for Chater
cranks. 46T, 47T or 48T. ⅛” & 3/32″ … 14/6
GNUTTI Chrome. 46T, 47T, 48T, 49T, 50T, 51T and 52T ⅛” and
3/32″ … 15 –
CHATER. 40T—14/- 42T—14/6 44T—15/- 46T—15/6 48T—
16/- in ⅛”. Also available in 3/32″—46T—17/6 48T—18/-
DOUBLE CHAIN RINGS
SIMPLEX set centrally 45/48; 46/49; 47/50 … 35/- set
HURET inner ring inside normal position. 47/50 only 35/- set
GNUTTI inner ring inside normal position 46/49 and 48/51
35/- set
[Folio 4.]
[A line drawing of a cyclist’s leg wearing a tall oilskin legging and a shoe cover, with the top straps drawn above the knee.]
[Right-hand page.]
CHAIN WHEEL BOLTS
” ALLEZ! ” Chrome plated with hexagon heads … 4½d. each
CHATER bolts—set of three bolts 1/3. Standard … 1½d. each
COTTER PINS
Standard size—chrome plated 4½d. each CHATER 1/3 each
” ALLEZ! ” Extra long for alloy sets—Cadmium plated 6d. each
CRASH HATS
Note these are N.C.U approved patterns and afford
complete protection but are light and comfortable to use.
EMPIRE CHAMPION. As illustrated. In tan leather
with cream piping and cream inside. Twin straps 33/11
SIX DAY pattern. Stream-
lined in tan leather. Twin
straps … 28/6
CYCLOMETERS
LUCAS ” King of the Road.”
Chromium plated. Records up to
10,000 miles and then repeats.
Bright, clear figures record miles
and tenths of miles 26″ … 6/6
N.B.—For 27″ wheels add 1/26th to
mileage recorded.
TRIX Reliable. Hard wearing 6/6
The ” GRUBB ” alloy clip for front fork blade. Saves resetting
after removing your wheel … 2/- each
CYCLE STANDS
The ” VINCE ”
5/9d.
Very simple in
design.
Indispensable
Neat
Compact
Efficient
IDEAL WHEN ADJUSTING
VARIABLE GEARS.
[Folio 5.]
[A photograph of a boy’s head in a padded leather crash hat with cream piping, above a photograph of a cyclometer on its fork clip, and a line drawing of a man kneeling beside an upturned bicycle held on a stand.]

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EMBROCATION
ELLIMAN ATHLETIC RUB contains the ingredients
necessary for stimulating the flow of blood through
congested tissues and relieving painful conditions of
the muscles, and an extra smooth oil which permits
continuous rubbing and massage without friction or
inflammation of the skin. It is recommended for use
both before and after racing or severe road work,
as it not only keeps muscles supple for action, but
also soothes away the effects of violent exertion. It
is compounded from the finest ingredients.
Small size … 1/8
Large size … 4/2
Also CURACHO, Small 2/3 Large 3/9. For cold
weather, ask for ” Thermal Curacho.”
ENTRY FORMS
R.T.T.C. Forms (Blank at top) … 1/6 per hundred
They can be overprinted with all the necessary headings for
your ” Open Events ” at an extra flat charge of 16/- for any
number up to 400. Delivery usually 7 days or under. Just send
your requirements with cash and 6d. in stamps for packing and
postage to W. F. HOLDSWORTH, 138/140 Beckenham Road,
Beckenham, Kent.
FEEDING BOTTLES
The Allez! bottle is in a class of its own.
Spun from stout gauge aluminium,
with corrugated sides, it can with-
stand an abnormal amount of
knocking about. The diameter of
2⅞” is most convenient for the hand
and all corners are rounded. The
interior has been treated so as to
eliminate any possibility of harm-
ful effect on the fluid carried. An
aluminium capped cork completes
a first-class job. Weight only 4 ozs.
each.
In natural finish 4/6 each. Or highly polished 4/9 each
Spare aluminium capped corks … 4½d. each
DRINKING TUBES … 8d. each
[Folio 6.]
[A line drawing of a corrugated aluminum feeding bottle with a capped neck, set in a dark panel.]
[Right-hand page.]
FEEDING BOTTLE CARRIERS
For Allez! Bottles
Sturdily made in light alloy
strip with double spring clip,
which, whilst holding the
bottle firmly and preventing
rattle, enables it to be in-
stantly ready for withdrawal
at the flick of a finger. Weight
only just over 2 ozs. 4/6 each
Or in double pattern, Weight
4 ozs. … 8/6 each
And in Continental Wire (as
illustration) Single. Handlebar
or down tube fitting 4/6 each
Double … 7/6 each
FREEWHEELS
VILLIERS 18T … 6/- each
(Other sizes when available)
CYCLO. All sizes 16T to 28T except 27T … 6/6 each
MULTIPLE FREEWHEELS
REGINA. The Italian block which I recommend. Full
stock of spares kept, so a broken pawl will not hold
you up. 4 speed 3/32″ 24/9; 5 speed 3/32″ 32/3
PREFERENCE (French) 3 x ⅛” 20/6; 4 x ⅛” 22/-; 5 x 3/32″ 27/6
EUREKA ⅛” and 3/32″. 4 up to 20T 39/6; 21T to 24T 40/3
CYCLO 3. Top, 13-15; Middle, 17-18; Low 18-23. ⅛” 18/-
CYCLO 4. Top, 13-15; 2nd, 17-18; 3rd, 18-21; 4th, 19-23. ⅛” 21/-
BENELUX 3. Top, 14-15; Middle, 16-17; Low, 18-20. ⅛” … 20/-
BENELUX 4. Top, 14-15; 2nd, 16-17; 3rd and 4th, 18-23. ⅛” 27/6
BENELUX 4. Top 14-15; 2nd, 16-17; 3rd and 4th, 18-23. 3/32″ 32/6
BENELUX 5. Top, 13-14; 2nd, 15-16; 3rd, 16-19; 4th and 5th,
18-23. 3/32″ … 40/-
SPARE COGS
REGINA … 4/9; PREFERENCE 14T to 21T … 2/6;
EUREKA 14T to 20T … 4/9; 21T to 24T … 5/6.
[Folio 7.]
[A line drawing of a wire carrier holding two feeding bottles side by side, with spring clips at the top rings.]

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FREEWHEEL REMOVERS
CYCLO—state if for Standard, Boss pattern or
Benelux … 2/2
EUREKA … 3/-
PREFERENCE—Also suitable for Regina … 3/6
GEAR CABLE OUTER COVERING. Silver, 3d. foot
GOGGLES
Genuine Continental
BINDA GOGGLES. An efficient eye protector indis-
pensable for racing and touring. Alloy frames,
pneumatic rubber edges, ventilated, clear or tinted
anti-dazzle celluloid lenses, elastic tapes … 5/-
GLOVES and MITTS
Utility Gloves—five fingers, knitted
wrist, NO TAX … 17/4 pair
Mitts, in reversed sheepskin, with
separate thumb and long cuff to
cover your sleeve … 25/- pair
Gauntlets, mitt pattern, with separ-
ate thumb. In cream horsehide,
fleecy lined and with long brown
leather cuff … 18/11 pair
Gauntlets as above but with first
finger also separated to facilitate
handling controls. Will last for ages.
(As illustrated) … 19/6 pair
RACING GLOVES
for track or road. An essential item
for the enthusiast. Correctly placed
strengthening patch fitted to take
wear when down on the hooks, and
when ” caressing ” the tyres during a
race. In soft cream horse-hide bound
at the edges, half fingers; press stud
fastening and ventilation holes on
the back … 17/6 pr.
Also in Imitation Peccary Hide 14/6 pr.
[Folio 8.]
[A line drawing of a mitt with a separate thumb and a long flared gauntlet cuff, above a line drawing of a half-finger racing glove seen from the back.]
[Right-hand page.]
HANDLEBAR BENDS
REYNOLDS R.R.56. Hiduminium Alloy (15/16″)
15½” Binda; 14¾” Maes; 15¾” Pelissier … 14/6
STRATA Alloy 15/16″.
Maes, South-of-France,
Tour de France, Aerts,
Madison, Dernier 15/-
Tandem Bend … 15/10
Allrounder (⅞”) … 12/6
G.B. Maes with fancy
ferrule (as illustrated)
15/6
DAWES Concorde. Used by leading mass-start
exponents … 14/5
HOLDSWORTH’S Path Bend. In Steel 15/16″. The
Sprinter’s Bend. Chromed … 19/9 pair
HANDLEBAR END PLUGS
” SHOCKSTOP ” all rubber.
In claret, blue, black, green and natural … 10d. pair
DUNLOP Black Rubber with expander screw 1/6 pair
HANDLEBAR FERRULES
In alloy fancy pattern 15/16″ only. In highly polished
alloy 2/6; Anodised blue, red, green, bronze, gold 3/-
HANDLEBAR GRIPS
” SHOCKSTOP ” No. 53. 7⅜” long sleeving. Black 2/6
pair. In claret, blue, green and natural … 3/- pair
No. 55 Grip—6½”—In black 3/9 pair. Colours 4/3 pair
JOHN BULL Diamond pattern white sleeving 30″
lengths … 3/-
DAWES ” Imitape ” Sleeving … 2/6 pair
HANDLEBAR TAPE
The Famous Allez! Tape
Strong, matt finished in white, black, blue, yellow, red
and green. Sufficient for any type of bars 1/3 per roll
[Folio 9.]
[A photograph of a drop handlebar bend in a shaded panel.]

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HANDLEBAR STEMS
The Allez! Hand-made
in Holdsworth’s workshops,
Lapped from steel, Fancy
cut-out. Heavily chromed.
Expander pattern 3″ & 4″.
For STRENGTH and AP-
PEARANCE … 30/-
Tandem 3″ … 28/-
REYNOLDS—Steel ” 531 ”
Fancy cut-out. Expander
3½” 32/- 4″ 32/- 4½” 33/-
REYNOLDS—alloy All-In-One. Expander for ⅞” or 15/16″
bars 2½” … 20/6
REYNOLDS—” Flyweight Alloy ” Expander 2″ … 17/-
G.B. One-piece hiduminium Alloy—Expander
1¾” … 16/- 2¾” … 16/9 3½” … 19/9
PRESTO
Standard Single or Tandem 2″ 17/6 3″ 18/- 4″ 18/6
Drophead Single only … 2″ 18/- 3″ 18/6 4″ 19/-
Tour-de-France (under-slung) 2″, 3″ and 4″ … 21/6
Merkens’ (downward curve) 3″ 1⅝” drop; 3½” 1″ or
1⅜” drop … 21/6
ACCLES & POLLOCK
Major Taylor (adjustable) with clip. Headclip 20/6.
Expander 24/6. Tandem 23/3
Tandem Seat Pillar (T pin) with adjustable clip 1 1/32″
1 3/64″ 1 1/16″ Length of stem 12″ … 22/-
HEAD FITTINGS
GNUTTI—Decagon with latest Italian fittings. Very
smart. Fully chromed 13/6. The Extra … 10/6
BRAMPTON. Natural colour frame races 3d. each
,, Crown races, dull chrome … 4½d. each
,, Screwed races, nickel plated 11d. each
,, Top nuts, nickel plated … 10d. each
In 1″ x 24th or 26th and in B.S.A. size 31/32″ dia.
British made—Continental pattern head set chromed.
With push-in cups for 22g. tube … 3/6
LYTALOY Continental pattern headsets with push-in
cups for 20g. or 22g. head tubes … 15/- set
[Folio 10.]
[A photograph of two handlebar stems, one with an expander bolt and a clamp, and a second circled in a ring, in a blue panel.]
[Right-hand page.]
HUBS
We are pleased to be able to list a considerably more
comprehensive range of hubs this year than in 1950.
BAYLISS WILEY’S latest hubs.
Nos. 19 and 20/21.
Continental hub set, centre machined
from the solid for greater strength.
¼” ball bearings, accurately ground,
ensure maximum smoothness in run-
ning. Large diameter spoke flanges
are machined from hiduminium, an
aluminium alloy of high tensile
strength. Spindle hollowed for light-
ness, with washers and locknuts in
chrome finish. The rear hub screwed
for cog and lock-ring both sides. Price,
front hub (No. 19) … 24/9 each
Rear hub, D/S, complete
with lock-ring (No. 20) … 28/11 each
Screwed for cog and lock-nut one side and freewheel the other
side. Extra long spindle for Derailleur (No. 21) … 28/11 each
BAYLISS WILEY rear unit freewheel hub, for three
cogs. Large drilled flanges. Complete … 46/3 each
Ditto ditto 4 cogs … 48/- each
(Front hub to match the unit is No. 19)
BAYLISS WILEY’S famous pair—the 9 and 10.
Weight 18 oz. the pair. Chrome. No. 9 front 7/1
No. 10 rear … 9/5
BLUMFIELD ” Duralite ” hubs. The product of a
specialist precision engineering works. Can be highly
recommended.
Small Flange … Front, 20/- Rear, 27/6
Large Flange … Front, 28/- Rear, 37/-
POWELL Featherlight—another fine piece of British
workmanship—In short supply. Large flange D/S 69/-
O.S.2 72/- pr. Small flange D/S 41/- pr. O.S.2 44/- pr.
CHATER-LEA hiduminium racing hubs, less track
nuts and oil seals. Front No. 1627 22/- each. Rear
D/S No. 1608 … 27/-each.
Also in Large Flange Rear fixed-gear only.
Front No. 1660 … 38/- Rear No. 1651 … 42/-
(If required add 3/- per hub for track nuts and a further 3/- for
oil seals.)
PERRY Coaster back-pedalling brake hub, single
speed. Chrome Plated … 20/- each
[Folio 11.]
[A line drawing of a pair of hubs with large drilled flanges, a front hub and a rear hub, shown twice in blue.]

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HUBS (continued)
The famous Italian
GNUTTI Alloy shell,
finest steel spindle
and cups. Heavily
chromed. Single sided
for gear or fixed cog.
Double-sided for fixed
cogs or for gear and
cogs 32/6 pr. Fitted
with Quick Release
attachments—”A flick
and it’s free.” A posi-
tive fixture whilst in
use. Single-sided for
gear or double-sided
for gear and fixed 59/6
GNUTTI
Also the GNUTTI “Airone.” A good hub at a reason-
able price. Fixed cog and gear and D.S. … 25/- pr.
F.B. (Fratelli Brivo). Considered by many to be the
finest hubs made and of a world-wide reputation.
Alloy flange on steel barrel. Alternatively drilled for
weight-saving.
Large flange … 77/6 Small flange … 45/-
Both available double-sided fixed or gear and fixed.
HUB COGS
Bayliss Wiley for unit hubs. Offset pattern with flat
top teeth. Sizes 14T to 21T. Standard threading.
May be used instead of ordinary cogs on fixed gear
hubs … 1/9 each
Special cogs without flange 16T and 17T only for use
with Unit Hub to give 4-speed … 1/9
HUB SPINDLES
Complete with cones.
Good Quality Lightweight Hub Spindles, complete
with Cones … 3 9 pair
” Cyclo ” extra long spindles for converting double-cog
hubs to take triple freewheel on one side. Complete
with ordinary cone and one extra long cone 2/2 each
” Cyclo,” as above, but for Raleigh rear hubs 2/2 each
[Folio 12.]
[A bold winged emblem above a large boxed GNUTTI trademark, both in blue.]
[Right-hand page.]
DERAILLEUR GEARS—MECHANISMS
(For Multiple Freewheels—see page 7)
Huret DÉRAILLEUR
THE GEAR WHICH
IS SWEEPING THE
CONTINENT
Tour de France ” Ensemble ”
FRONT and REAR
(Actuated by twin levers)
Rear mechanism only
3, 4 or 5 speed.. 30/-
Front (changed by cable
from down tube) 32/-
Lever controlled 27/6
N.B.— This gear will
accommodate gear
span of 24 teeth!!
HURET TOURIST Suitable for Tandem … Rear 25/-
OSGEAR ” Professional ” Single Roller 3 speed or 4
speed 3/32″ … 34/-
CYCLO Standard. COMPLETE 3 sp. 40/-, 4 sp. 45/-,
Tandem 3 sp. 45/-, 4 sp. 50/-.
SIMPLEX Tour-de-France Double Roller 3 x ⅛” and
4 x 3/32″ 30/-, 4 x ⅛” and 5 x 3/32″ … 32/6
SIMPLEX Chainwheel Derailleur … 27/6
[Folio 13.]
[A line drawing of a rear derailleur and a front derailleur on a bicycle drivetrain, with a chainwheel, chain and pedal, and a Huret oval trademark in blue at upper left.]

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GEARS (continued)
BENELUX Gear. The Cyclo
answer to the Continental Gear.
3, 4 or 5 speed. Provides closest
contact between cog and jockey-
sprocket to give a snappy change
action and will work perfectly
with either pointed or square
form freewheel teeth. Claimed
to be the newest, simplest, most
adaptable gear for every require-
ment. Complete mechanism … 30/-
SPARES
Good stock of spares for Huret, Simplex and Cyclo.
Send us the broken part as pattern to avoid confusion
and in the majority of cases we can forward new part
by return.
BENELUX Handlebar Con-
trol Lever. Can be used with
any type of single wire
Derailleur … 10/6 each
HUB GEARS
STURMEY ARCHER—
of course. A.C. The
racing gear fitted with
splined sprocket, wing-
nuts and alloy shell 54/-
Other ” STURMEY ”
Hubs are :
3 speed—A.W. Wide Ratio 37/6: A.M. Medium 48/-;
A.S.C. Fixed (close) 56/3.
4 speed—F.W. Wide Ratio 43/3; F.M. Medium 51/3;
F.C. Close Ratio 54/6.
Handlebar ” Trigger ” control fitted to all above and
Alloy hub-shell to A.C., A.M., A.S.C., F.M. and F.C.
[Folio 14.]
[A line drawing of a rear derailleur mounted on a frame, a line drawing of a handlebar control lever with a cable, and a line drawing of a three-speed hub gear with wing nuts and a trigger control, all in blue.]
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HEADCLIPS
The Allez! headclip is in highly polished alloy
and cannot rust. It is fitted with a Tecalemit grease
gun nipple and a hardened frame race. Will fit any
ordinary 1″ dia. steering column. Complete with 5/16″
dia. nut and bolt … 6/- each
BRAMPTON Chrome … 2/3 each
Head washers Allez! in alloy ⅛” thick 4½d. each
HUB TRACK NUTS
Chrome plated, front or
rear … 1/1½ pair
” ROSA ” bright cad-
mium. As illustrated
2/2 set (4)
HARDEN alloy, front or rear … 2/3 pair
HUB WING NUTS
Chrome plated No. 2 pattern, front or rear 1/4 pair
HURET. Bronze metal … 5/- set
HARDEN alloy front or rear, polished … 4/9 pair
G.B. alloy lever pattern, front or rear … 4/6 pair
,, ,, for Sturmey hub gears 5/6 pair
” KIDDIE CRANK ”
This little fitment reduces the
crank length by 2 in. It is pri-
marily intended to accommodate
a child on the back of a tandem.
Fixed and unfixed in 5 minutes.
Involves no permanent alteration
to machine. Heavily chromed
18/6 pair
Send for special leaflet.
” NEV ”
The Waterproofing Compound. Stated to make clothes
100% rainproof. The cloth looks and feels the same
and stays fully porous to air. Easily applied. 4 oz. 3/-
[Folio 15.]
[A line drawing of two hub track nuts marked ROSA, and a line drawing of a crank adapter fitting labeled with the numbers 1, 2 and 3.]

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JACKETS
The ” LABRADOR.” Made
in piece-dyed woven pop-
lin, mercerised and craven-
ette rainproofed. This
jacket will give years of
wear. Keeps out wet and
cold. Hip length. Taped
to draw in waist at back.
Full length open ended
zip. Two pockets with
deep buttoned flaps. Storm
cuffs. Can be rolled into
small space for easy carry-
ing. No matter how
” fierce ” your position the
jacket will not ride up.
Dark fawn colour 67/6
(inc. tax).
LAMPS (Battery)
There have been many “moans”
that there is no ” super ” battery
headlight. HERE IS THE
ANSWER.
LUCAS 310 RS. A handsome
powerful lamp with fluted re-
flector. Shock absorbing. Rub-
ber back socket damps out road
vibration. Large ” Bright ” or
” Dim ” switch. Black or Silver
lustre body with broad chrom-
ium rim. Complete with battery
and bulb … 13/-
LUCAS No. 39. Complete with
battery and bulbs … 6/-
LUCAS No. 40. Switch by twist-
ing reflector … 5/-
LUCAS Rear. No. 85. Conical shaped plastic red lens—easily
seen when alight. Rubber cushioned. Black or Silver lustre.
Complete with battery … 3/3
STRONLITE Alloy front … 4/11 … Polished … 5/6
BULBS
LUCAS. Really Reliable.
2.5v. 0.2A for Battery Lamps … 5½d.
6v. 0.5A for Dynamo Head Lamps … 1/8
6v. 0.04A for Dynamo Tail Lamps … 11d.
[Folio 16.]
[A line drawing of a young man in a zip jacket with buttoned pocket flaps gripping drop handlebars, and a photograph of a round battery headlamp with a switch knob on top.]
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DYNAMO SETS
LUCIFER—famous Swiss sets—6v. .5 amp. 820A—Aero
57/6; 807F—Sport (headlamp and dynamo incor-
porated) … 57/6
Other models to order—prices include rear lamp.
LUCAS—Silver King.
The outstanding British set. Twin-wired P.10 head lamp with
Bifocal bulb mounting ensuring constant focal position. Large
fluted reflector. Thief-proof locking device. No. 845 tail lamp.
Streamlined with prismed ruby lens. Dynamo C.D. 33, 6 volt
with output of 3.3 watts at only 8/9 m.p.h. Universal bracket.
The whole heavily chromium plated … 75/-
Set No. 623. Head lamp No. 596. Tail C.T.32 and
Dynamo C.D.33. Silver and chrome. Twin wiring 29/-
PHILIDYNE—Clubman. Light—streamlined. Plastic
contact lens which makes internal reflector unneces-
sary. Famous 8-pole dynamo, light-weight and drag-
free. Chromed throughout, including tail lamp 31/6
LAMP BRACKETS
Reynolds R.R.56, extruded hiduminium … 3/10 each
Constrictor Conloy snatchproof … 3/- each
Chater-Lea steel, right hand, chrome … 2/8
Chater-Lea cadmium plated, either left or right 1/6
(N.B.—All above lamp brackets are for brazed-on
bosses, and are complete with securing bolts.)
Ashby clip-on with spring band.
Ideal if you have no brazed-on
boss. Alloy lamp bracket with ser-
rated adjustment. Polished Alloy
clip with plated band … 3/- each
Types (for right- or left-hand blades): No. 15 AL for
” D ” blades. No. 16 AL for round blades. No. 17 AL
for oval blades. No. 16 L round for rear.
LUBRICANTS
Give your machine the care it deserves!
Bartoil Petroleum Jelly … 8d. per tin
MAPS
Barts. ½” (based on Ordnance) on cloth … 4/- each
Dissected … 6/- each
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MUDGUARDS
BLUEMELS. Celluloid ” Noweight,” ” Feather-
weight ” or ” Lightweight.” Black or white 15/6 pair
” Tour de France “—alloy—Mavic section—cadmium
stays 14/- pair. ” Airweight ” … 13/6 pair
MUDGUARD EXTENSIONS
BLUEMELS. Celluloid front spearpoint No. 6. Ideal
for racing … 2/-
No. 3 Celluloid front or rear … 2/3
Polished alloy front spearpoint (No. 6A) … 1/6
LYTALOY. Racing Extension for front and rear 1/9
MUDGUARD SPARES
Full range of all BLUEMELS spares kept.
Securing nuts and bolts for fitting stays to frame eye-
lets, hexagon-headed bolts ⅝” long under head. Cad-
mium finish. Complete with spring washer. Set of 4.
1/- set
MUDFLAPS
BLUEMELS ” Indestructible.” Clips at
bottom of front mudguard 1/9 each
” KLEANFEET.” These handy plastic
flaps also assist in keeping your legs and
feet dry. The strong elastic loops at the
sides just slip over your mudguard bolts
or wingnuts. In best plastic, weight only
3 ozs. … 1/9 each
MUSETTES
ALLEZ. A good-sized musette 11 x 9½ in strong white
cotton. Two-button fastening. Stencilled ” Allez! ”
5/6 each
OILERS
Tecalemit nipples, 3/16″ dia. … 3d. each
Oil-gun for Tec. nipples—” Visigun ” … 3/9 each
Grease gun for Tec. nipples … 5/- each
PANNIER BAGS
See Touring Bags, pages 29/30
[Folio 18.]
[A line drawing of a bicycle front wheel with a mudguard and a dark plastic flap fitted to its lower edge.]
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Allez! PEDALS
Alloy Quill Pattern
This pedal is firmly
established as the
FAVOURITE among
discerning cyclists.
● Made from High Grade Duralimium Alloy.
● Special toughened pedal plates for long life.
● The barrel and end-plates are in one piece, so
cannot shake loose.
● Spindle and Cones from High Grade Steel
with spindle drilled for lightness.
● Quill pattern gives wide tread accommodating
any size in shoes with comfort.
● 5/32″ balls throughout.
Weight only 10½ ozs. … 22/6 pair
Full stock of spares always available, so if you
have an accident, replacements can be made—
WITHOUT DELAY.
Dust-caps 6d. each Spindles (L or R) 3/6 each
Cones 4d. each Felt Washers 2d. each
Locknuts 2d. each Steel keyed washers 1d. ea.
Main frames (L or R) 6/- each.
[Folio 19.]
[A photograph of an alloy quill-pattern pedal with the Allez! name on its barrel, in a blue panel.]

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PEDALS (continued)
CHATER-LEA. Stainless steel frame. Oil seals
25/- pr.
CONSTRICTOR. BOA. Quill pattern made throughout
of best quality steel. Chromed. Adjustable width
3 3/4″ to 4″ … 25/- pr.
COBRA. Simplified design but same quality 16/- pr.
BRAMPTON.
B.8. Quill pattern steel, chromed … 13/6 pr.
NO. 20. Double-sided. Chromed steel … 6/9 pr.
LYOTARD—the well-known French maker.
FAUCHEUX Steel.—Width 3½”. Wt. 6½ ozs. … 22/6 pr.
TOUR DE FRANCE—double-sided—all steel chrome.
Width 3½”. Wt. 7½ ozs. … 17/6 pr.
PHILLIPS.
CREDALUX Steel chrome quill pattern … 15/- pr.
APOLLO—double-sided Steel … 7/6 pr.
WEBB. The well-known steel quill pattern pedal
15/6 pr.
PLUS FOURS
MANX TWEED. We have again managed to obtain supplies of an exceptionally good Isle of Man tweed which comes in the utility range and is available in a variety of browns, blues and greens. Generously cut and fitted with double seat, three pockets (side pockets are slant opening), belt loops, brace buttons and strap-over extended waistbands. They are stocked in all sizes from 30″ to 38″ waists. Ladies’ 24″ to 30″. As they are not subject to Purchase Tax, the price is 54/- pr.
[Folio 20.]
[A halftone photograph of a rider’s legs in plus fours on a bicycle, with a saddlebag at the rear, set beside the text.]
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PUMPS
BLUEMELS. ” Featherweight ” 15″ black or white celluloid … 6/3 each
” Noweight ” ditto … 7/3 each
” Airweight ” Polished Alloy, 15″ 6/-, 18″ 7/3 each
” Tour de France ” Celluloid in silver-grey, red, blue, green, gold, white … 15″ 7/3, 18″ 8/3 each
ZEFAL. The Continental Alloy Pump, Alloy polished 15″ 6/6, 18″ 8/-, Coloured 15″ 9/3, 18″ 10/6 each
PENNINE COMPRESSED AIR PUMP. Takes sparklets C. 0.2 syphon cylinder (obtainable from Chemists at 6d.). Will inflate tubular or H.P. tube in less than 4 secs. A definite boon to racing men. Thoroughly tested. Including three refills … 10/-
PUMP CLIPS
TERRY’S. Chrome 1″ x 7/8″ … 1/9 pr.
PUMP CONNECTIONS
BLUEMELS. No. 9. Standard 1/- ea. 9a H.P. 1/- ea.
P. 9. Fits ordinary or H.P. valves … 1/3 each
ZEFAL. Continental for H.P. valves … 1/- each
STRONLITE for ordinary valves … 6d. each
RACING CAPS
Well made with good, stiff peak. In white cotton … 3/6 each
” La Casquette.” The cap used by all the Continental road men. White, with short, stitched peak. Can be washed and kept white … 3/6 each
” Showerproof ” in fawn material 4/6 each
RACING RECORD BOOK
For Road, Track, Mass-Start … 2/6
RIM TAPES
Special extra strong cotton … 9d. each
DUNLOP Rubber Tapes … 9d. each
[Folio 21.]
[A line drawing of a cyclist’s head in profile wearing a racing cap, beside the cap text.]

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REFLECTORS
” STRONLITE ” … 1/- each
REPAIR OUTFITS
” UNEEDIT ” … 1/7½ each
” JOHN BULL ” outfits—the most popular 1/3 each
” DUNLOP ” outfits. Long 1/3 each, Sprint 4/6 each
RIMS—WIRED-ON
ALLOY
CONSTRICTOR—Conloy—stated to be the strongest alloy.
ASP. The rim with a reputation. 26″ or 27″, weight 17 oz. … 60/- pair
BOALOY. Popular-priced Constrictor Alloy 32/6 pair
K.P. Narrow Section, 26″ and 27″ … 29/8
WEINMANN. The Swiss Alloy Rim 26″ or 27″ 47/6 pair
SAN GIORGIO. Italian 26″ or 27″ … 28/- pair
STEEL
SAMIR. High Pressure 26″ or 27″ … 28/- pair
RIZZETTO 27″ only … 25/- pair
SPRINT RIMS
d’ALESSANDRO Triple laminated wood rims. Many riders pin their faith to wood rims, appreciating their liveliness, 27″ only … 37/6 pair
WEINMANN alloy.
Scherens. Super finish, 27″ only … 55/- pair
Criterium. Slightly lighter, 27″ only … 55/- pair
SAN GIORGIO—alloy, 27″ only … 37/6 pair
CONSTRICTOR Conloy. Weight 12½ oz. 27″ 50/- pair
SPRINT RIMS—CEMENTS AND TAPES
DUNLOP Rim Cement … 2/6
d’ALESSANDRO ” Mastice.” The use of this will ensure that your tyres will not roll off:
For Tubulars with Rubber Base Tape … 2/3 large tube
For Tubulars with Cotton Base Tape 2/6 large tube
BOYEUX Double-sided tacky tape … 3/- roll
CONSTRICTOR Zone Double-sided tacky tape 2/- roll
[Folio 22.]
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SADDLES
BROOKS—known throughout the world. B.17—The saddle
Narrow 11″ x 6″ x 3½”, weight 1 lb. 10 oz. 37/6
Sprinter. 11″ x 4 3/8″ x 2½”, weight 1 lb. 7 oz. … 37/6
Standard. 11″ x 6 3/4″ x 3 1/8″, weight 1 lb. 12 oz. … 37/6
B.15 11″ x 6 3/4″ x 3 1/8″, weight 1 lb. 11 oz. … 27/-
B.27, B.37 and B.47. Lightweight models of B.17.
Weight 19 oz. … 44/-
N.B.—These saddles are in very restricted supply but do become available from time to time.
LEATHERIES. L.99 … 18/9
MANSFIELD’S well-known racing saddles.
Pattern 38N.
Size 11½” x 6″
Best butt leather top. Strongly made. … 23/- each
The ” New Ormond.” The ever-popular ultra lightweight racing saddle. Slightly narrower than the 38N., being 11½” x 5½” and built on an R.R.56 frame
34/- each
North Road R.R. 56 frame, cut-away laced top
(as illustrated) … 39/- each
No. 42. Mansfield Sprint. 11½” x 4½” … 23/- each
SADDLE COVERS
It is your duty to your pocket and to yourself to keep the rain from your saddle—one wetting will do more harm than a year’s riding. These black oilskin covers have elastic all round and take but a moment to fit … 2/6 each
SADDLE SHIELDS
BROOKS—Celluloid. Fits under saddle to keep off wet when riding without mudguards. Two sizes—sprinter and narrow 1/3
[Folio 23.]
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SADDLE SUPPORTS
HOLDSWORTH’S
” SURE ” saddle support fits on the stretching bolt of the saddle and clips around any 1″ dia. top tube or to the seat pillar. Knurled thumb-screw adjustment from 5″ to 9″. Weight only a couple of ounces. Plated finish. Complete with clips, etc… 3/11 each
SEAT PILLARS
REYNOLDS R.R.56. Nos. 1 to 5. 10″ long 4/9 each
STRATA alloy. 8″ … 4/- each
SEAT PILLAR CLAMPS
The ALLEZ clamp in polished alloy is just the job for your welded frame. Shallow in section and streamlined in appearance … 3/- each
SHOES
Holdsworth has always been famous for shoes and the following lines worthily uphold that reputation. Be sure that you see the attached brand on the sole which ensures you are getting the BEST value.
The old favourite back again.
ROUGH STUFF.
Often copied, but never excelled. Holdsworth was the first to introduce this pattern shoe for off-the-beaten-track cycling. Made from fully-chromed rich tan leather. Ski pattern front and web tongue keeps all wet out. Fine solid bend sole, with narrow sewn welt (all sizes to size 9 will go on 3 3/4″ pedal). Stiffened back.
Will keep out the wettest weather and stand up to the hardest wear … 42/6 pair
[Folio 24.]
[A line drawing of a saddle support with a looped end and a clip ring, an oval brand stamp reading HOLDSWORTHS THE Worthy BRAND BECKENHAM, and a halftone of a lace-up tan walking shoe.]
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VITESSE RACING SHOE
Introducing the new ” Vitesse ” made specially for racing. The requirements of a racing shoe are suppleness, soft upper and lightness. The ” Vitesse ” is made on the dancing pump principle, being a ” turned ” shoe.
Made inside-out, the sole is stitched to the upper and then ” turned.” This gives unsurpassed suppleness.
The upper is of black fully-chromed box calf, with tan fancy trimming. Weight (size 8) only 15 oz. It is a M2 grade Utility shoe … 39/9
SHOES
Two shoes designed by this great rider. In both of these shoes there is a concealed steel strip under the instep which gives the stiffness preferred by many.
SUMMER SPRINT SHOE
Has perforated upper for coolness. Broad toe. One-piece sole. Light yet strong enough to withstand the strain of an ” all-out ” sprint … 40/9 pair
ROAD SHOE
One-piece sole with horse-shoe heel. Distinctive joined front. Rolled edge, sewn inside to prevent chafing. Gilt eyelets and wide perforated tongue. Equally suitable for racing or club riding 40/9 pair
Both Harris shoes only stocked in Black.
[Folio 25.]
[Halftone drawings of a soft black racing shoe and a turned shoe being flexed, a handwritten signature reading Reg Harris beside the Shoes heading, and halftone drawings of a perforated summer sprint shoe and a laced road shoe.]

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BRITISH SCHERENS.
A splendidly made Shoe, lacing well up on the instep. Padded around top to prevent chafing. In fully chromed willow calf (tan) uppers, and finest quality flexible leather sole. Very supple. The Champion’s Shoe … 29/10
MAES SPECIAL.
A really remarkable Shoe for value. Tan or Black leather, trimmed primrose. Good heel
25/4
SHOE-PLATES
ALLEZ shoe-plates in alloy have an adequate groove for your pedals. Drilled ready for fitting and negligible in weight. Will not break easily … 1/6 pair
Rubber shoe plates—some riders prefer rubber as it is more convenient when walking … 1/3 pair
SHORTS
Special attention has been given to the cut of HOLDSWORTH’S ” Worthy ” shorts. They are full cut with good rise at the back, pleated fronts, slanting pockets, hip pocket with flap button. Extended waistband. Double seated.
VELVET CORD. Good quality. Soft and hardwearing. Rich brown shades … 49/9 pair
WHIPCORD. Rich soft brown—can really be recommended for hard wear. In addition these have tunnel belt-loops … 44/3 pair
GREY FLANNEL. West of England flannel for hard wear … 38/9 pair
[Folio 26.]
[Line drawings of two lace-up shoes, one above the other, and a drawing of a pair of shorts worn with patterned knee socks and shoes.]
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RACING SHORTS
Available from time to time. When compiling this list I was unable to obtain any definite promises of delivery, but I have every hope of being able to supply in Black Cotton from 8/11 and some wool ones will be available with Chamois seat … 27/6
SPANNERS
” KING DICK ” Adjustable 3″ long 4/9, 4″ long 6/4½
” KING DICK ” Ring Spanner. Strong and light for Front and Rear Hub-nuts 1/4″ x 5/16″ … 5/4
” TRIX ” Dumb-bell pattern … 1/- each
TERRY pedal spanner—the right tool … 3/- each
CYCLO spanners—for Cyclo gears … 9d. each
BROOKS. Saddle Spanner—an absolute necessity. Fits tension and clip bolts. In short supply 2/3 ea.
RESILION’S special spanner for their brakes 6d. ea.
SPOKE NIPPLE KEYS
” KING DICK ” Cadmium One-way 1/- each, four-way 1/8 each
SPRINT WHEEL CARRIERS
” CYCLO’S ” ” Rosa ” in alloy. Highly polished 5/- pr.
STOVES
The British stove which has replaced the Swedish model. Ideal for ” drumming up ” on Sunday runs and for camp use—the ” BURMOS ” Touring Outfit. A highly portable storm-proof stove of polished brass. The kit comprises a 1-pint capacity pressure stove complete with windshield, spanner, cleaning needles and methylated spirit can. Total weight, 2 lbs. Boiling speed of 1 quart of water in 4 minutes.
Price complete … 28/6 each
GENUINE PRIMUS, 96 L 41/-
Complete with box, 210 L 46/6
[Folio 27.]
[A line drawing of a brass pressure stove labeled BURMOS, with its windshield, cleaning needles and spanner laid beside it.]

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TOE CLIPS and STRAPS
The following range will meet all requirements:—
CHRISTOPHE, in three lengths. Most famous of French clips 6/-
CHRISTOPHE CLIP-ON. Nothing to come loose … 6/3
CATO. Spring Steel adjustable Chrome … 4/6
CATO. Special Spring Steel fixed, Chrome … 4/3
STRATA ” C “-type Spring Steel Chrome … 5/6
STRATA Chrome Steel … 3/-
CONSTRICTOR Steel. Fixed depth 2 3/4″ Chrome 4/6
CONSTRICTOR Boa, fixed depth, 2 5/8″ Chrome … 4/6
CYCLO ” Oppy ” piano-wire Clip. Very strong 2/3
ASHBY ” Wanderlust ” Adjustable Steel … 3/-
ASHBY ” Monique.” Latest pattern … 2/6
STRAPS
OLYMPIC. Extra long solid leather straps fitted with specially designed buckles. These cadmium plated buckles are quick-release, a fraction of a second is enough, yet they are also completely non-slip when tightened up for use … 2/6 pair
STRATA, quick release … 3/- pair
CONSTRICTOR, quick release … 3/6 pair
LAPIZE. The famous French Strap in an attractive red, finished stamped in gold … 4/- pair
TOURING BAGS
HOLDSWORTH’S
” EVERYMAN.” Made from Special Composition, looks like Leather, wears like Leather. Waterproof. Keeps shape. Two side pockets, strap fastening. Map pocket on top. Turnbuckle fastening. Size of Bag: 12½” x 7½” x 8/5.
As illustrated 53/10
[Folio 28.]
[A blue line drawing of a toe clip with a strap, at upper left, and a large drawing of a touring bag with a flap, two side pockets and straps.]
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TOURING BAGS (continued)
J. B. Brooks B. 2049. De Luxe. A really superb Touring Bag. Reinforced heavy Black Leather cloth. Stout leather wearing patch. Two large pockets, fitted with Brooks’ Quick Release Rod.
Size 13″ x 8″ x 9 3/4″, Weight 2 lb. 7 oz. … 59/6
J. B. BROOKS. B. 2039. Waterproof canvas. Two pockets—specially suitable for low saddles. Size 11″ x 7½” x 7½”, Weight 20 oz. … 27/3
CHOSSY Roll. Special line; used printers’ felt, two strap fastenings. Size 11″ x 6½”. The neatest way of carrying oilskins, and the various little trifles you want on a club run. Also very good for tubulars … 21/6
CHOSSY Touring Bag. Two pockets—11½” x 6″ x 6/8″
33/8
PANNIER BAGS
A method of carrying touring kit becoming more popular from year to year.
” DEVONIA ” Pannier Set consisting of two bags, each 11″ x 11″ x 6″. Made in black mailbag canvas DOUBLE THICKNESS. Long straps to flaps. Fitted with Quill quick release (details, see next page) 50/- pair
[Folio 29.]
[A halftone of a black touring bag with a leather flap, buckled straps and a saddle mounted above it, and a halftone of a pair of black pannier bags with long straps.]

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PANNIER BAG CARRIER
The ” QUILL.” Strong enough to carry loaded bags, but weight only 24 ozs. Platform 16″ x 5″. Made in Holdsworth’s workshops from best quality tubing. Enamelled jet black and fitted with adjustable cadmium plated clips, and rustless nuts and bolts. There are no sharp corners on a ” Quill ” pannier carrier to damage your bags … 12/6
LLOYD. Collapsible. Alloy 17/6; Steel … 10/6
PANNIER BAG QUICK RELEASE
(Patent applied for)
The snag with pannier bags has been the strapping to, and off the carrier—a good 10-minute job at the best of times, and when it has to be done in the dark after a muddy ride. . . . ! But with a ” Quill ” Quick-Release it’s off or on in 10 seconds.
Just lift to disengage the top hooks. Supplied drilled ready to rivet or bolt on to your own pannier bags … 5/- pair
TRANSFERS
Olympic. 5-colour bands 4½d. pair. Chevrons 7½d. pair
VALVES
H.P. pattern, small dia. for H.P. rims … 1/3 each
TYRE SAVERS
CARLTON.—The Carlton Tyresaver is an ingenious device which removes nails, glass or flints. As the wheel turns, the nail or flint comes into contact with the Tyresaver and is pulled out within a few seconds of its entry into the tyre.
CC Lightweight anti-splash guard … 2/-
C Racing and CL Ultra-light Racing 1/10
” M ” for use with guards … 2/-
[Folio 30.]
[A line drawing of a pannier carrier fitted with a quick-release plate and spring, and a drawing of a triangular tire saver wire device.]
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TYRES
DUNLOP. The original.
” SPRITE.” The wonderful production of Dunlop’s. Riders with years of experience say they have never had better covers. Black with translucent sides 26″ x 1 1/4″ and 3/8″ and 27″
Cover 13/11 ; Tube 5/3
Tandem weight … 17/4
Tube … 5/7
” SILVER SPRITE.” A sturdier edition of the ” Sprite.” 26″ and 27″. Cover 13/11; Tube 5/3.
” TANDEM ” Stout walls, extra reinforced. Straight ribbed tread. Cover 15/9; Tube 5/7.
” HIGH PRESSURE.” Known to every Club rider. File or ribbed tread. ” Presta ” valve. Skin sided. 26″ x 1 1/4″ and 27″ x 1 1/4″. Cover 17/4; Tube 5/7.
” ULTRA LIGHT H.P.” This is a cover which can be used for racing without regrets. Cover 28/9; Tube 5/10.
JOHN BULL
” SAFETY SPEED ” incorporates patent rachet tread designed to prevent slipping. Most talked-of cover. 26″ or 27″. Cover 13/11; Tube 5/3.
” ROAD SPRINT.” John Bull’s latest for racing. A very ” worthy ” cover, 26″ or 27″. Cover 24/9; Tube 5/10
Fitted with Presto (H.P.) valve, 6/4.
D’ALESSANDRO
AMBER-GRISTLE. A new introduction from Italy by HOLDSWORTH. Wired-on Cover. Amber-gristle tread, light rubber covering to walls. Pre-war riders will realise the EXCEEDINGLY HARD-WEARING properties of Amber-Gristle treads. 27″ only, weight 16 ozs. … 22/6
[Folio 31.]
[A halftone of a cutaway cycle tire casing showing its ribbed tread and inner tube.]

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TUBULARS
D’ALESSANDRO. Introduced by HOLDSWORTH, these fine Italian Tubulars have certainly made a good name for themselves. Increased demand has enabled me to make the following extended range available in 1951 (supplied in 27″ only):—
IMPERFORABILE. The ” Unpuncturable ” Tubular. Between the narrow file-pattern tread and the base is an exceedingly elastic raw rubber band, which effectively prevents flints, thorns, etc., penetrating. Can be used with confidence in all road events in this country. Cunningly woven Sea Island cotton fabric. Light pure-rubber inner tube. Weight 9 oz. … 78/6
A PERSONAL NOTE.—I’m sorry, boys, for the advance in price, but it just couldn’t be helped. I thought of stopping bringing in any more, but just then I had the following note from a well-known rider: ” I’ve used a 9-oz. d’Alessandro in two 12’s, about four 100’s, four 50’s and three 25’s and it’s lovely yet (on rear wheel in wet races); it’s the best I’ve had and I’ve told the boys of it.”
TOUR DE FRANCE. Another fine tubular. Black narrow file-pattern tread. Latex covered sides. Weight 10 oz. … 61/-
LIGHT PATH. Here is a tubular which will, I am sure, become very popular during 1951. In addition to being suitable for all tracks it will undoubtedly be used in short-distance road events. Translucent with narrow red smooth band. Weight 7½ oz. … 58/8
COTE d’AZUR. A new introduction with attractive blue file-pattern tread. Latex protected sides. Suitable for long distance road events and rough Mass Start circuits. Weight 11 3/4 oz. … 48/6
LEONE. A strong and reliable tubular. Narrow file-pattern tread with translucent sides. Rubber base-tape. Weight 12 3/4 oz. … 37/6
Thousands of Leones were used during 1950 and were praised by all for the wonderful value.
N.B.—To keep your d’Alessandro Tubulars securely on rims, preventing rolling or chafing, use d’ALESSANDRO ” MASTICE.” See page 22. AND be sure that the base-tape is central.
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TUBULARS (continued)
DUNLOP
No. 1. Plain tread. 1″ section, 7 oz. … 56/3
No. 2. The fast short distance road tyre, 9½ oz. 56/3
No. 3. Plain centre tread with file-pattern sides. Good road tyre, 11 oz. … 56/3
No. 6. For Grass Tracks. Broken ribbed-pattern tread for grip. 11 7/8 oz. … 56/3
No. 9. Coarse file tread for training and rough road work. 14 oz. … 33/9
No. 10. Ditto. 17 5/8 oz. … 33/9
TUBULAR REPAIR OUTFITS
DUNLOP … 4/6
CONSTRICTOR … 2/9
TYRE PRESSURE GAUGES
DUNLOP. Make sure you have the correct pressure and get speed from your lively tyres … 7/6
WHEELS
Now there are wheels and Wheels—Holdsworth’s are the last word. All these wheels are the result of careful attention to detail. Not built on ” Piece Work ” rates, or in spare time.
They are built in Holdsworth’s workshops, by experienced mechanics, with only one end in view, and that is—a perfect wheel.
Ask the man who rides them, and while they may have equals, as far as workmanship, materials and general finish are concerned, Holdsworth wheels can have NO superiors. Just try a pair.
BUILD UP the price of the wheels you require by taking the price of the hubs and rims and adding 24/- for double-butted spokes and building. Example:—
Bayliss-Wiley 19 and 20 hubs … 53/8
San Giorgio rims 27″ … 28/-
Double-butted spokes and building … 24/-
Total Cost … 105/8
For Sprint rims add 3/6 to cost of spokes and building CARRIAGE on a pair of wheels to anywhere in U.K. 2/6.
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WORKSHOP CHARGES
Repairs to Solo Frames and Forks
SUPPLY AND FIT. (Give complete instructions.)
New top tube … 25/-
„ down tube … 25/-
„ top and down tubes … 45/-
„ top and down, and head tubes … 55/-
„ seat stays, pair (including top eyes) … 30/-
„ seat and chainstays (including top eyes
and rear ends) … 45/-
„ front fork column … 15/-
„ front fork blades (including new ends) … 30/-
„ front forks, complete (less finish) … 40/-
„ rear ends—pair … 25/-
„ crown … 35/-
„ gear stops … 2/6
„ cable stops and lever boss … 3/6
Tracking up frame and forks. From … 6/-
(You are strongly advised to have this important work carried out when your frame is re-enamelled.)
N.B.—The above prices, which include the use of ” 531 ” tubing in all repairs, will apply in the majority of cases. The right is reserved, however, to make an additional appropriate charge in cases where, for any reason, extra work is entailed.
It should be noted that these charges are for work carried out by highly skilled workmen.
For instructions re despatch of Frames, see page 36.
Quotations for work other than mentioned above will gladly be given upon receipt of particulars.
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RENOVATING FRAMES and FORKS
Sandblast, de-grease, rustproof undercoat and re-finish in any colour glass-hard enamel … 30/-*
Two-colour merging, extra … 15/-
Ditto in lustre (polychromatic). (Colours include gold, silver, bronze, copper, maroon, fawn, mauve, gun-metal, light grey, dark grey, jade green, olive green, silver blue, dark blue) … 32/6*
Ditto in flamboyants on silver lustre. (Colours—ruby red, ” Helyett ” green, brilliant blue) … 42/6*
Contrasting coloured band (4″-8″ long) on either seat or down tubes … 5/-
Head Tube in contrasting colour (brazed frames) 7/6
Enamelling all head in contrasting colour, including approx. 3″ of top and down tubes, finished in spearpoints (welded frames) … 10/-
Checkered bands on seat tube, 5″ long. (In any two colour enamels) … 15/-
Single Box lining to all frame and forks … 10/-*
Double „ „ „ „ … 15/-*
” New Look ” lining … 15/-*
” Feather ” lining … 15/-*
The above can be carried out in two-colour schemes.
Lining all lugs in contrasting colour (brazed frames)
12/6
Chrome plating fork crown … 6/3
„ „ fork crown and front and rear ends
25/-
Where a frame only is to be enamelled (i.e., where the forks are not sent) one-fifth may be deducted from the above prices, marked *.
TANDEMS
Enamelling … 60/- Lustre (Polychromatic) 65/-
Chrome plating Crown … 10/-
„ „ Front ends … 10/-
„ „ Rear ends … 20/-
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NOTES RE ENAMELLING
As a lustre finish shows up all the imperfections in the metal of a frame, you are strongly advised to specify an enamel finish to frames which are rust-pitted or to cheap grade frames, as it tends to ” cover up ” better.
Other makers’ transfers will be fitted to frames during renovation if requested, where these are obtainable, and they will be charged at net cost. The majority of the makers will supply transfers, exceptions being Hetchins and Hercules.
NOTES WHEN SENDING FRAMES
You need not strip off the old enamel. All accessories should be removed, and all interiors if possible. (We will remove interiors you cannot manage.)
Pad and pack adequately for transit. Send in a crate if possible, otherwise fit pieces of wood or wheel spindles with locknuts between front and rear fork ends to avoid squashing.
Forward by road carrier or rail. Send by ” Company’s risk, in case of a claim for damages. If rail is used, we recommend the passenger train service to avoid unnecessary delay.
Despatch to our works at the following address:—
Holdsworth’s Workshops,
138/140 Beckenham Road, Beckenham, Kent.
Include your name and address with frame and advise despatch by post.
Frames and forks will be returned to you in approximately three weeks, per passenger train or carrier at company’s risk. A charge of 3/- will be made to any address in Great Britain or Northern Ireland. Frames will be sent well protected or in a crate if possible.
(Crates should be returned immediately per the same transport or a charge of £1 0s. 0d. will be made.)
In the event of any damage being sustained in transit, you should sign ” Received damaged,” notify the carriers or your Railway Station WITHIN THREE DAYS and get them to inspect.
THE LEDBURY PRESS, CROYDON
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Ch. Wheel: 42 | 44 | 46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 52
Wheel: 26 27 | 26 27 | 26 27 | 26 27 | 26 27 | 26 27 | 26 27 | 26 27
Number of teeth on Cog
12: 91 94.5 | 95.3 99 | 99.7 103 | 102 106 | 104 108 | 106 110 | 108 112 | 113 117
13: 84 87.2 | 88 91.4 | 92 95.5 | 94 97.6 | 96 99.7 | 98 102 | 100 104 | 104 108
14: 78 81 | 81.7 84.8 | 85.4 88.7 | 87.3 90.6 | 89.1 92.6 | 91 94.5 | 92.8 96.4 | 96.6 100
15: 72.8 75.6 | 76.3 79.2 | 79.7 82.8 | 81.5 84.6 | 83.2 86.4 | 84.9 88.2 | 86.6 90 | 90.1 93.6
16: 68.3 70.9 | 71.5 74.2 | 74.7 77.6 | 76.4 79.3 | 78 81 | 79.6 82.7 | 81.2 84.4 | 84.5 87.7
17: 64.2 66.7 | 67.3 69.9 | 70.3 73 | 71.8 74.6 | 73.4 76.2 | 74.9 77.8 | 76.4 79.4 | 79.5 82.6
18: 60.7 63 | 63.5 66 | 66.4 69 | 67.9 70.5 | 69.3 72 | 70.8 73.5 | 72.2 75 | 75.1 78
19: 57.5 59.7 | 60.2 62.5 | 62.9 65.4 | 64.3 66.8 | 65.7 68.2 | 67 69.6 | 68.4 71 | 71.1 73.9
20: 54.6 56.7 | 57.2 59.4 | 59.8 62.1 | 61.1 63.4 | 62.4 64.8 | 63.7 66.1 | 65 67.5 | 67.6 70.2
21: 52 54 | 54.5 56.6 | 57 59.1 | 58.2 60.4 | 59.4 61.7 | 60.7 63 | 61.9 64.3 | 64.4 66.8
22: 49.6 51.5 | 52 54 | 54.4 56.4 | 55.5 57.7 | 56.7 58.9 | 57.9 60.1 | 59.1 61.4 | 61.4 63.8
23: 47.5 49.3 | 49.7 51.6 | 52 54 | 53.1 55.2 | 54.3 56.3 | 55.4 57.5 | 56.5 58.7 | 58.8 61
24: 45.5 47.2 | 47.7 49.5 | 49.8 51.7 | 50.8 52.9 | 52 54 | 53.1 55.1 | 54.2 56.2 | 56.3 58.5
25: 43.7 45.4 | 45.8 47.5 | 47.8 49.7 | 48.9 50.8 | 49.9 51.8 | 50.9 52.9 | 52 54 | 54.1 56.2
26: 42 43.6 | 44 45.7 | 46 47.8 | 47 48.8 | 48 49.8 | 49 50.9 | 50 51.9 | 52 54
[A table of gear numbers printed in dark blue on a pale green page and turned sideways, with chainwheel sizes across the top and cog sizes down the side.]

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HOLDSWORTH 1951
CYCLE
&
FRAME
CATALOGUE
SEND FOR
YOUR COPY
& address of your nearest agent
then
STUDY THE DETAILS of these FINE MACHINES
Top Eyes fitted to all HOLDSWORTH Frames
The Lug-work on the SIROCCO Frame
[A sideways page printed in blue on pale blue paper, with a halftone of a frame lug and fork crown labeled as top eyes and a halftone of a decorated lug on a frame.]