Holdsworth 1952 Aids to Happy Cycling — Clothing, Accessories and Components from Ankle Socks to Wheels, with the Frame Renovation Terms, Enamelling Notes and Gear Table

The House of Holdsworth’s accessory catalog for 1952, scanned a page at a time: the club and racing clothing, accessories and components set out alphabetically, closing with the workshop and renovation terms and the gear table.

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AIDS TO
HAPPY CYCLING
YEAR 1952
CHILBOLTON
Test Valley.
Illustration by kind permission of ” Cycling ”
W. F. (SANDY) HOLDSWORTH
BECKENHAM, KENT
[A pen-and-ink drawing of two cyclists riding away along a country lane past thatched cottages, with trees and a wall at the right, inside a ruled border.]

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HOLDSWORTH’S
POSTAL
SERVICE
HAS BEEN
ORGANISED
OVER THE PAST
29 YEARS. YOU CAN
RELY UPON
Really Interested Attention !
When ordering goods, please include postage according to weight and size of goods :—1 lb., 6d. ; 3 lbs., 11d. ; 5 lbs., 1/3 ; 15 lbs., 1/8. 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 Rd., BECKENHAM, KENT
Telephone : SYD 7714
or CALL and SEE US !
Manager Lou Smith is ALWAYS ready to help with Practical Advice whether you Call, ‘Phone or Write.
[A boxed page with a drawing of a cyclist leaning over his bicycle to write, a long diagonal line, and a cartoon postman carrying a parcel; a pasted-on slip of paper covers the lower part of the box.]

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AIDS TO HAPPY CYCLING
This little booklet has now been published for several years, and I have pleasure in presenting the 1952 Edition.
Thirty years have now passed since I first endeavoured to meet the requirements of keen Cyclists—the Racing man (and woman), Club riders and Tourists, and I have now gathered around me a most efficient and knowledgeable staff.
Every effort is made to execute your order by return if possible.
Since this booklet was printed, I regret that the cost of R.T.T.C. entry forms (see page 5) has increased to 3/4d per hundred.
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.
ANKLE SOCKS (Elastic Tops)
” LASTEX ” Elastic Yarn—White … 3/11 pair
Rayon Mixture—White … 1/11 pair
ATHLETIC BATH SALTS
Recommended by Reg. Harris 12 oz. tin 2/10
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
[Folio 1.]
[A line drawing of a U-shaped bag support made of tubing with a small clip at each end.]

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BELLS
The Allez! ultra-light all alloy bell weighs only 1½ ozs.
Clear ringing tone. Will fit either 7/8″ 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. … 5/6 each
,, No. 30. Challis 3″ steel dome Chrome … 4/-
,, No. 3. Enclosed pattern Silver 2/9 Chrome 3/6
CONTINENTAL ” A.F.A.” Polished Alloy … 3/6
Also in Red, Gold, Green, Blue … 4/-
BRACKET FITTINGS & SETS
B.W. Full Stock held.
CHATER-LEA Axles. Heavy Chrome 1½” chain-line for 1/4″ or 5/16″
Balls. No. 1007. 3/6 each. No. 1240 for double Chain Wheel 5/- 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 illustrated).
G.B. Racing or Tourist levers 38/6 pair
G.B. Tandem 39/6 pair
G.B. Coureur—The racing brake 38/6 pair
G.B. Grand Tour—Another G.B. Special 38/6 pair
New ” G.B.” Lever 2/6 extra
Comprehensive stock of G.B. Spares held.
STRATA. New Alloy ” L’ARRET ” with hooded lever for 15/16″ or 7/8″ … 37/6 pair
ALP Continental—Quick Release … 40/- pair
WEINMANN. Swiss Precision and Finish … 44/3 pair
RESILION—the famous British brake.
Cantilever ” A ” all chrome silver cables … 27/6 each
Extra for alloy lever 3/6. Extra for all alloy 20/-
Cantilever Tandem for complete safety … 30/- each
Cantilette—all chrome finish … 17/6 each
[Folio 2.]
[A photograph of a G.B. alloy caliper brake with its lever, shown at the right of the brake listings; a script logo labeled Allez! appears beside the bell entry.]

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FITTINGS FOR BRAKE CABLES
CLAMPS
The “LE DIDO ” alloy twin cable clamp will keep your brake cables neatly together. Weight negligible. Silver 9d. Coloured … 1/-
OUTER CASING
Will not fray or crack. Silver, Red, Blue, Green, Yellow, Black or White 4d. per foot
CLIPS
DUNLOP, Coloured … 3d. each
TERRY, Chrome, 1″ and 1⅛” … 2d. each
BRAKE LEVERS
MAFAC—Without rubber cap 10/6 Complete … 14/6
G.B. hooded alloy. (For 15/16″ and 7/8″ bars) … 7/6 each
(Available in racing or tourist pattern.)
G.B.—New pattern hooded lever, incorporating thumb adjustment. 10/- each
RESILION, steel chrome 7/6 each. Alloy … 10/6 each
RESILION Lever Lock—for safety … 17/6 each
ALP—Continental … 8/9 each
CAPES
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. Side 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. … 27/4
For those who dislike Plastic wear there is the ” VERIMAC.’ Made from lightweight fine Cotton Indiana, with pure rubber transparent proofing. All seams are taped. Size : 42″ and 45″, 127″ at hem. Weight 1 lb. 2 oz. … 57/6
SOU’WESTERS
In Plastic, Waterproof and light. Gold … 4/11
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 hooded cape riding away from the viewer in the rain, beside a tree.]

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LEGGINGS
In Gold Plastic. Plastic zip fastenings. Well finished job. Trouser button loops … 13/4 pair
CHAIN ADJUSTERS
HOLDSWORTH’S own for rear opening ” path ” ends … 1/9 pair
Cyclo ” True Track ” Adjusters for forward ends … 1/3 pair
CHAINWHEEL SETS
GNUTTI COTTERLESS set. A splined fitting incorporating the best Nickel-Chrome Bracket Set. Fine Italian workmanship and finish giving finishing touch to any cycle. Set : Cranks, Bracket Set, Spanner and Single Ring 70/6 With Double Ring … 87/6
GNUTTI 3-pin Steel Chainsets, 6¾” cranks. Excellent workmanship. Every size from 46T to 52T (inc.) 1/8″ and 3/32″ … 47/6
GNUTTI Double chainwheel sets 46/49, 47/50, 48/51. Complete cranks and rings … 64/6
SCANDIA Continental Sets. Chromed. Fluted cranks. Similar fixing to Chater, 6¾” cranks. 44T, 46T, 48T, 50T, 1/8″ and 3/32″ … 48/9
Double 46/49, 47/50 … 63/9
D.H. Belgian Chrome Set. Single 48/9. Double 47/50, 3/32″ 63/-
CHATER 3-arm Fluted Square Cranks, 6½” (Cranks only) 66/3 pair
(For Chater Rings see below.)
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. 1/8″ and 3/32″ … 15/-
GNUTTI Chrome. 46T, 47T, 48T, 49T, 50T. 1/8″ and 3/32″ … 15/-
CHATER. 40T—16/- 42T—16/6 44T—17/- 46T—17/6 48T—18/- in 1/8″. Also available in 3/32″ 46T—19/- 48T—19/6 50T—20/6.
DOUBLE CHAIN RINGS
SIMPLEX set centrally 45/48, 46/49, 47/50… … 39/6 set
HURET inner ring inside normal position. 47/50, 46/50, 3/32″ 37/6 set
GNUTTI inner ring inside normal position. 46/49, 47/50, 48/51 32/- set
CHAIN WHEEL BOLTS
” ALLEZ ! ” Chrome plated with hexagon heads … 4½d. each
CHATER bolts—set of three bolts 1/3. Standard … 2d. each
Also the Continental Sets, GNUTTI, SCANDIA, D.H. Stocked.
[Folio 4.]
[Text only, apart from a small script logo labeled Allez! at the start of the chain rings entry.]

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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. 38/9
SIX DAY pattern. Streamlined in tan leather. Twin straps. 32/10
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″ … 7/-
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
EMBROCATION
ELLIMAN ATHLETIC RUB. The good old favourite. Made from the finest ingredients … 1/10
Also CURACHO, Small 2/3, Large 3/9. For cold weather, ask for ” Thermal Curacho ” (same price).
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 stamps for packing and postage to W. F. HOLDSWORTH, 138/140 Beckenham Road, Beckenham, Kent.
[Folio 5.]
[A photograph of a leather crash hat with cream piping worn by a young man, and a line drawing of a Lucas cyclometer labeled “LUCAS CYCLOMETER” with its fork clip.]

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FEEDING BOTTLES & CARRIERS
The Allez! bottle is in a class of its own.
Spun from stout gauge aluminium, with corrugated sides, it can withstand 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 harmful 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 5/3 each
Spare aluminium capped corks … 4½d. each
DRINKING TUBES … 8d. each
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 instantly 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
SIMPLEX Carriers, the famous French article.
Single (Handlebar or Down Tube) 8/9 Double, 10/9
Also ” STRATA ” Small Capacity Bottles and Carriers.
Set Complete, Single, 5/3 Double, 10/6
FREEWHEELS
VILLIERS 18T. Other sizes when available 6/5 each
CYCLO. All sizes 16T to 28T except 27T, from 7/- each
[Folio 6.]
[A drawing of a ribbed aluminum feeding bottle with a cap on a dark square background, and a line drawing of two wire bottle carriers with clips; script logos labeled Allez! appear in the text.]

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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 1/8″ 20/- ; 4 x 1/8″ 22/6 ; 5 x 3/32″ … 27/6
EUREKA 1/8″ 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. 1/8″ … 20/-
CYCLO 4. Top, 13-15 ; 2nd, 17-18 ; 3rd, 18-21 ; 4th, 19-23. 1/8″ 23/-
BENELUX 3. Top, 14-15 ; Middle, 16-17 ; Low, 18-20. 1/8″ … 20/-
BENELUX 4. Top, 14-15 · 2nd, 16-17 ; 3rd and 4th, 18-23. 1/8″ 25/-
BENELUX 4. Top 14-15 ; 2nd, 16-17 ; 3rd and 4th, 18-23. 3/32″ 28/-
BENELUX 5. Top, 13-14 ; 2nd, 15-16 ; 3rd, 16-19 ; 4th and 5th, 18-23. 3/32″ … 31/6
SPARE COGS
REGINA … 4/9. PREFERENCE 14T to 21T 2/6
EUREKA 14T to 20T … 4/9 21T to 24T … 5/6
FREEWHEEL REMOVERS
CYCLO—state if for Standard or Boss pattern … 2/2
EUREKA … 3/9
PREFERENCE—Also suitable for Regina … 4/5
GOGGLES
BINDA GOGGLES. An efficient eye protector indispensable for racing and touring. Alloy frames, pneumatic rubber edges, ventilated, clear or tinted anti-dazzle celluloid lenses, elastic tapes … 5/11
DE LUXE Pattern. Flat, White, Sponge Rubber 6/6
GLOVES and MITTS
UTILITY GLOVES. Five Fingers. Dark Brown. Lined. No Tax … 18/11 pair
Also in Cream Horsehide. Deep Cuff … 18/8 pair
MITTS ” Bag Mitt.” Thumb only, as illustrated. Very warm sheepskin with fleece turned inside.
In youth/ladies sizes 3 and 4 ; men’s sizes, 6 and 7 20/8 pair
[Folio 7.]
[A photograph of a rounded sheepskin thumb mitt with a seam across the back.]

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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 horsehide bound at the edges, half fingers. Ventilation holes on the back 13/11 pr.
Also in Split Chrome Hide 12/3 pair
HANDLEBAR BENDS
HOLDSWORTH’S Path Bend. In Steel 15/16″. The Sprinter’s Bend. Chromed … 21/- pair
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 15/6
Tandem Bend … 16/3
Allrounder (7/8″) … 13/-
A.V.A. Alloy. Criterium and Pelissier … 19/6
Azureen and Super-Riviera … 21/6
G.B. Maes with fancy ferrule … 16/6
DAWES Concorde. Used by leading mass-start exponents … 15/-
HANDLEBAR END PLUGS
” SHOCKSTOP ” all rubber.
In claret, blue, black, green and natural … 1/3 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/-
The Famous Allez! Tape
Strong, matt finished in white, black, blue, yellow, red, and green. Sufficient for any type of bars, per roll 1/9
[Folio 8.]
[A line drawing of a racing glove with cut-off fingers and a leather patch, at the upper left, and a line drawing of a drop handlebar bend at the right of the bend listings.]

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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 APPEARANCE … 30/-
Tandem 3″ … 28/-
REYNOLDS—Alloy. All-in-one, Expander 2½” 20/6
REYNOLDS—” Flyweight Alloy ” Expander 2″ 18/-
G.B. One-piece hiduminium Alloy—Expander
1¾” 16/-. 2¾” 18/- 3½” 19/9 G.B. Steel 2⅜” 3″ 3⅝” 23/5
PRESTO
Standard Single or Tandem 2″ 19/- 3″ 19/6 4″ 20/-
Drophead, Single only 2″ 20/- 3″ 20/6 4″ 21/-
Tour-de-France(under-slung) 2″ 23/6 3″ 24/- 4″ 24/6
Merkens’ (downward curve) 3″ 1⅝” drop ; 3½” 1″ or 1⅜” drop … 22/6
ACCLES & POLLOCK
Major Taylor (adjustable) with clip. Headclip … 26/11
Expander 29/6 Tandem 28/-
Tandem Seat Pillar (T pin) with adjustable clip 1 1/32″ 1 3/64″ 1 1/16″ Length of stem 12″ 27/- Clip only … 12/10
STRATA Tandem double-round Clip … 8/6
HEAD FITTINGS
BRAMPTON & CHATER. All Standard Fittings available.
GNUTTI—Decagon with latest Italian fittings. Very smart. Fully chromed 13/6. The Extra … 11/3
SCANDIA. Continental set, 5/32″ balls … 14/-
BRAMPTON—Continental pattern head set chromed. With push-in cups for 22g. tube … 4/9
HUB COGS
Offset or Central. Sizes 12T to 21T … 1/10
B.W. Unit Hub Cogs. 16T and 17T only for use with Unit Hubs (without flange) … 2/-
[Folio 9.]
[A photograph on a black ground of an alloy handlebar stem seen from the side, with a second smaller view of the stem seen from the front inside a circle.]

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HUBS
F.B. (FRATELLI BRIVIO). Very strongly recommended. Perfect workmanship.
Alloy flange on steel barrel. Alternatively drilled for weight-saving … 78/-
Available double-sided fixed or gear and fixed. Also single sided gear or fixed.
Large flange … 78/- Small flange 45/-
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 pair. Fitted with Quick Release Attachments—” A flick and it’s free.” A positive fixture whilst in use. Single-sided for gear or double-sided for gear and fixed … 59/6
Also the GNUTTI ” Airone.” A good hub at a reasonable price. Fixed cog and gear and D.S. … 25/- pr.
LARGE FLANGE CONTINENTAL HUBS
SPRINTER … 47/6 pair. NORMANDY 49/6 pair
SMALL FLANGE CONTINENTAL HUBS
P.W.B—Steel Barrel. Alloy Frame … 31/- pair
PRIOR—Famous French Hubs … 33/6 pair
EXCELTOO—For Singles … 22/6 For Tandems 25/-
CHATER-LEA hiduminium racing hubs, less track nuts and oil seals. Front No. 1627 23/- each. Rear D/S No. 1608 … 29/- each
Also in Large Flange Rear fixed-gear only.
Front No. 1660 … 41/- Rear No. 1651… 45/-
( If required add 3/- per hub for track nuts and a further 3/- for oil seals.)
TANDEM HUB BRAKES
GRAND ROUTIER—Very large diam. drum. For gear only. Complete with Silver Cables and 2 Ch. Levers … 104/-
[Folio 10.]
[A black line drawing of a bird with outstretched wings above a circle containing a cross-shaped mark, over a rounded box lettered GNUTTI.]

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BAYLISS WILEY’S latest hubs. Nos. 19 and 20/21.
Continental hub set, centre machined from the solid for greater strength. 1/4″ ball bearings, accurately ground, ensure maximum smoothness in running. Large diameter spoke flanges are machined from hiduminium, an aluminium alloy of high tensile strength. Spindle hollowed for lightness, with washers and locknuts in chrome finish. The rear hub screwed for cog and lock-ring both sides. Price: Front hub
(No. 19) … 27/9 each
Rear hub. D/S, complete with lock-ring
(No. 20) … 32/8 each
Screwed for cog and lock-nut one side and freewheel the other side. Extra long spindle for Derailleur (No. 21) … 32/8 each
BAYLISS WILEY rear unit freewheel hub, for three cogs. Large drilled flanges. Complete … 48/7 each
Ditto ditto 4 cogs … 49/11 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 … 8/-
No. 10 rear 10/6 New No. 11. Gear and Fixed … 11/-
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/-
PERRY Coaster back-pedalling brake hub, single speed.
Chrome Plated … 20/- 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 39/3; A.M. Medium … 47/3
A.S.C. Fixed (medium close) … 58/-
4 speed—F.W. Wide Ratio 45/- F.M. Medium … 53/-
F.C. Close Ratio … 55/9
Handlebar ” Trigger ” control fitted to all above.
[Folio 11.]
[Line drawings of two Bayliss Wiley hub sets, front and rear, with large drilled flanges, and below them a drawing of a Sturmey Archer hub gear with wing-nuts and a trigger control.]

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DERAILLEUR GEARS—MECHANISMS
(For Multiple Freewheels—see page 7)
THE GEAR USED BY BOBET—The 1951 European Champion.
Tour de France “Ensemble”
FRONT and REAR
(Actuated by twin levers) Complete 50/-
Rear mechanism only. 3, 4 or 5 speed 25/-
Front (changed by cable from down tube) 29/6
Lever controlled 27/6
N.B.—This gear will accommodate gear span of 24 teeth!!
HURET TOURIST. Suitable for Tandem, Rear 20/-
OSGEAR “Professional” Single Roller 3 speed or 4 speed, 3/32″ … 34/- 5 speed … 35/-
CYCLO Standard. COMPLETE 3 sp. 40/-, 4 sp. 45/-,
Tandem 3 sp. 45/-, 4 sp. … 50/-
SIMPLEX Tour-de-France Double Roller 3 x 1/8″ and 4 x 3/32″, 4 x 1/8″ and 5 x 3/32″ … 30/-
SIMPLEX “51” Automatic Tension … 42/6
Only 4 x 3/32″ and 5 x 3/32″.
SIMPLEX Chainwheel Derailleur … 27/6
SIMPLEX New Front Changer Cable Control. Complete with double lever … 45/-
[Folio 12.]
[A black oval Huret derailleur logo at upper left, and a line drawing of a rear derailleur and chainwheel with front changer, cable, crank and pedal on a bicycle frame, signed in the corner of the drawing.]

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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 requirement. 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 Control Lever … 10/6
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
HUB TRACK NUTS
Chrome plated, front or rear … 1/2 pair
“ROSA” bright cadmium. As illustrated. 2/9 set (4)
HARDEN alloy, front or rear … 2/3 pair
HUB WING NUTS
Chrome plated No. 2 pattern, front or rear 1/8 pair
HURET. Bronze metal 5/6 Chrome 6/3 set
G.B. alloy lever pattern, front or rear … 4/6 pair
,, ,, for Sturmey hub gears 5/6 pair
STEEL. Lever pattern. Chrome … 1/10 pair
[Folio 13.]
[A line drawing of a rear derailleur on a frame at upper left, a script “Allez!” logo beside the headclip paragraph, and two drawings of knurled hub track nuts marked ROSA at lower right.]

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JACKETS
Modern HIP-LENGTH Jacket. In Dark Fawn PROOFED Gabardine. Full-length zip. Two large (slanted) pockets. Elastic gathers on hips to prevent riding up at back … 55/6
WAISTLENGTH
Jackets in similar material.
Broad Elastic at waist, Buttoned Cuffs, Two good Patch Pockets 46/-
” KIDDIE CRANK ”
This little fitment reduces the crank length by 2 in. It is primarily 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.
LAMPS
EVER-READY. Battery Lamps. Case and Bulb 3/9
do. Rear Lamps … 2/1
DYNAMO SETS
LUCIFER—famous Swiss sets—6v. .5 amp. 820A—Aero 57/6. 807F—Sport (headlamp and dynamo incorporated) … 57/6
LUCAS 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 unnecessary. Famous 8-pole dynamo, light-weight and drag-free. Chromed throughout, including tail lamp … 35/-
[Folio 14.]
[Two line drawings of men wearing zippered jackets, one hip-length and one waist-length with patch pockets, and a drawing of a crank-shortening fitment with parts labeled 1, 2 and 3.]

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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 serrated adjustment. Polished Alloy clip with plated band … 3/3 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.
MAPS
Barts. 1/2″ (based on Ordnance) on cloth … 6/- each
Dissected … 9/- each
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 the mudguard bolts or wingnuts. In best plastic, weight only 3 ozs. … 1/9 each
OILERS
Tecalemit nipples, 3/16″ dia. … 3½d. each
Oil-gun for Tec. nipples—” Visigun ” … 4/- each
Grease gun for Tec. nipples … 5/3 each
PEDALS
CHATER-LEA. Stainless steel frame. Oil seals
27/- pair
CONSTRICTOR. Boa. Quill pattern made throughout of best quality steel. Chromed. Adjustable width 3¾” to 4″ … 27/6 pair
Cobra. Simplified design but same quality 20/- pair
Viper. Constrictor’s latest… 20/- pair
[Folio 15.]
[Two black line drawings of lamp brackets at the right, one a clip-on bracket and one an angled plate bracket, and a small drawing of a front mudguard with a plastic flap at the left.]

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PEDALS (continued)
“Allez!” Alloy Quill Pattern. This pedal is firmly established as the FAVOURITE among discerning cyclists.
• Made from High Grade Duralumin 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 most sizes 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. each
Main frames (L. or R.) 6/- each.
BRAMPTON.
B.8. Quill pattern steel, chromed … 15/6 pair
No. 20. Double-sided. Chromed steel … 8/4 pair
LYOTARD—the well-known French maker.
Faucheux Steel—Width 3½”. Wt. 6½ ozs. 25/6 pair
Tour de France—double-sided—all steel chrome. Width 3½”. Wt. 7½ ozs. … 22/- pair
PHILLIPS.
Credalux Steel chrome quill pattern … 16/- pair
Apollo—Double-sided Steel … 7/9 pair
WEBB. The well-known steel quill pattern pedal
16/6 pair
ROGER PIEL. The lightest pedal, only 4 ozs. Single-sided. Plain bearing … 20/- pair
[Folio 16.]
[A halftone photograph of an alloy quill pedal against a black panel at upper right, with a script “Allez!” logo at left.]

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PLUS FOURS
MANX TWEED. This exceptionally good Isle of Man tweed 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 62/8 pair.
PUMPS
BLUEMELS. ” Featherweight ” 15″ black or white celluloid … 6/3 each
” Noweight ” ditto … 7/3 each
” Airweight ” Polished Alloy, 15″ 5/9 18″ 6/6 each
” Tour de France ” Celluloid in silver-grey, red, blue, green, gold, white … 15″ 7/3 18″ 8/3 each
” Celluminium ” ” 15 ” Alloy Shell, Celluloid Covered 5/6
ZEFAL. The Continental Alloy Pump, Alloy polished 15″ 8/3 18″ 9/9 Coloured 15″ 9/9 18″ 11/9 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″ … 2/- pair
PUMP CONNECTIONS
BLUEMELS. No. 9. Standard 1/- ea. 9a H.P. 1/- each
P. 9. Fits ordinary or H.P. valves … 1/3 each
ZEFAL. Continental for H.P. valves … 1/6 each
PUSH-ON Adaptors, ” Flector ” … 2/6 each
[Folio 17.]
[A halftone photograph at upper left of a cyclist’s legs in plus fours, shown pedaling a bicycle with a saddlebag.]

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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
” Corsa.” Genuine Italian stiff peak.
4/- each
“Showerproof” in fawn material 4/6 ea.
RACING RECORD BOOK
For Road, Track, Mass-Start … 2/6
REPAIR OUTFITS
” JOHN BULL ” outfits—the most popular 1/3 each
” DUNLOP ” outfits. Long 1/6 each. Sprint 5/- each
” DUNLOP ” Stopping, 6d. tube. Patches for tubs 6d. pkt.
RIMS—WIRED-ON
ALLOY
CONSTRICTOR—Conloy—stated to be the strongest alloy.
ASP. The rim with a reputation. 26″ or 27″, weight 17 oz. … 63/- pair
MAMBA—Solid Alloy. H.P. section 27″ only. Wt. 18 oz. … 42/6
BOALOY. Popular-priced Constrictor Alloy 40/- pair
K.P. Narrow Section, 26″ and 27″… 33/3
WEINMANN. Swiss Alesa Rim, 26″ or 27″ 47/6 pair
STEEL
SAMIR. High Pressure 26″ or 27″ … 37/6 pair
The New ” AVANTI.” 27″, Chrome … 27/6 pair
SPRINT RIMS
d’ALESSANDRO Triple laminated wood rims 37/6 pair
WEINMANN alloy. Scherens. 27″ only 61/- pair
or Wood-lined as Continental practice … 52/6 pair
SAN GIORGIO—Alloy. 27″ only … 37/6 pair
CONSTRICTOR Conloy. Weight 12½ oz., 27″ 54/- pair
SPRINT RIMS—CEMENTS AND TAPES
DUNLOP Rim Cement … 2/6
BOYEUX Double-sided Tacky-tape … 3/9 roll
CONSTRICTOR Zone Double-sided Tacky-tape 3/- roll
[Folio 18.]
[A pen drawing of a man’s head in profile wearing a six-panel racing cap with a stiff peak.]

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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. 49/-
Sprinter. 11″ x 4⅜” x 2½”, weight 1 lb. 7 oz. … 49/-
Standard. 11″ x 6¾” x 3⅛”, weight 1 lb. 12 oz. … 49/-
B.15. 11″ x 6¾” x 3⅛”, weight 1 lb. 11 oz. … 35/3
A Pre-war favourite, ” The SWALLOW ” … 67/6
N.B.—These saddles are in very restricted supply but do become available from time to time.
LEATHERIES. L.99 … 22/3
MANSFIELD’S well-known Racing Saddles.
38N Size 11½” x 6″. Best butt leather top … 27/-
The New ORMOND. The ever-popular ultra light-weight racing saddle. Slightly narrower than the 38 N., being 11½” x 5½”. R.R.56 frame … 37/6
BATH ROAD. Cutaway laced top … 35/-
No. 42 SPRINT. 11½” x 4½” … 27/-
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 plastic covers have elastic all round and take but a moment to fit … 1/6 each
SADDLE SHIELDS
BROOKS—Celluloid. Fits under saddle to keep off wet when riding without mudguards. Two sizes—sprinter and narrow … 1/6
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
[Folio 19.]
[A halftone photograph of a Brooks leather saddle at the top, and a line drawing of a long saddle support with a clip at each end at the lower right.]

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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.
HOLDSWORTHS THE Worthy BRAND BECKENHAM
ROUGH STUFF
The old favourite back again.
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. Stiffened back.
Will keep out the wettest weather and stand up to the hardest wear … 55/8 pair
VITESSE RACING SHOE
The ” Vitesse ” made specially for racing rapidly made its mark in 1951. 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 … 42/6
[Folio 20.]
[An oval maker’s brand stamp at upper right, a halftone photograph of a laced tan walking shoe at right, a smaller photograph of a cyclist’s shoe on a pedal, and a photograph of a black flat racing shoe at lower right.]

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BRITISH SCHERENS
A splendidly made Shoe, lacing well up on the instep. Padded around top to prevent chafing. In chromed willow calf (tan) uppers, and finest quality flexible leather ole. Very supple. The Champion’s Shoe 33/3
MAES SPECIAL.
A really remarkable Shoe for value. Tan or Black leather, trimmed contrasting colour. Good heel … … 33/3
REG. HARRIS 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 … 47/6 pair
ROAD SHOE
One-piece sole with horseshoe heel. Distinctive joined front. Rolled edge, sewn inside to prevent chafing. Gilt eyelets and wide perforated tongue. Equally suitable for racing or club riding 47/6 pair
Both Harris shoes only stocked in Black.
[Folio 21.]
[Line drawings of two laced cycling shoes, one at upper left and one at right, a signature in script beside the Reg. Harris heading, and halftone drawings of a perforated sprint shoe and a black road shoe with a light toe cap.]

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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 waist-band. Double seated. Ladies and Gents.
VELVET CORD. Good quality. Soft and hardwearing. Rich brown shades … 59/2 pair
WHIPCORD. Rich soft brown—can really be recommended for hard wear. In addition these have tunnel belt-loops … 47/8 pair
GREY FLANNEL. West of England flannel for hard wear (Gents only) … 38/9 pair
RACING SHORTS
We are most happy to introduce these British Utility grade lines—the absence of Tax enables us to quote the following keen prices:—
Heavy COTTON with CHAMOIS SEAT. 32″ 13/2
34″ 13/10
COTTON Racing Shorts. 32″, 9/- 34″ 9/6
WOOLLEN with CHAMOIS SEAT. Hip Pocket. 26/8
N.B.–All these Shorts are well cut and with elastic at waist.
TRACK SUITS. Well cut in heavy Cotton fabric, fleecy-backed. Two trouser pockets, zips at neck and ankles. In Maroon, Navy or Nigger … 55/-
RACING VESTS PATH VESTS
Heavy Knitted COTTON. Woven-in Band around chest. 1/4 Sleeves. ‘Bateau’ neck. White with Maroon, Royal or Emerald Band. Black with Scarlet, Amber or Sky Band.
Small … 12/1 Men’s … 12/4
Large … 12/7
[Folio 22.]
[A line drawing at upper left of a pair of dark shorts worn with patterned knee socks and shoes, and a drawing at right of a smiling man in a short-sleeved racing vest with a dark chest band, holding a handlebar.]

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ROAD VESTS
With pockets at front and back.
Long Sleeves. Lacoste Collar 21/8
Heavy grade Cotton.
(As illustrated.)

Road Vests in Black Cotton, Long
Sleeves. Lacoste Collar, no pockets.
Small … 16/- Men’s … 16/8
Large … 18/-

“NEV”
The Waterproofing Compound. Make your Racing
Clothes 100% rainproof. The cloth looks and feels the
same and stays fully porous to air. Easily applied.
4 oz. … 3/-

SPANNERS
” KING DICK ” Adjustable, 3″ long 5/3 4″ long 7/2
” KING DICK ” Ring Spanner. Strong and light for
Front and Rear Hub-nuts 1/4″ x 5/16″ … 5/5
TERRY Pedal Spanner—the right tool … 3/- each
CYCLO Spanners—for Cyclo gears … 1/- each
RESILION’S special spanner for their brakes 6d. each

SPOKE NIPPLE KEYS
” KING DICK ” Cadmium One-way 1/- each. Four-
way … 1/8 each

SPRINT WHEEL CARRIERS
” CYCLO’S ” ” Rosa ” in steel … 4/6 pair

TOE-STRAPS
STRATA, quick release. Stainless Steel Buckle 3/9 pair
CONSTRICTOR, quick release … 4/3 pair
LAPIZE. The famous French Strap in an attractive
red or white, finished stamped in gold … 5/9 pair
LEDUCQ. The ” Paris-Roubaix ” … 4/9 pair
BROOKS with Quick Release … 4/- pair
[Folio 23.]
[A line drawing of a cyclist in a short-sleeved road vest with a collar, leaning forward with one hand on the handlebar.]

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TOE CLIPS
The following range will meet all
requirements :—
CHRISTOPHE, in three lengths.
Most famous of French clips 6/9
CHRISTOPHE CLIP-ON. No-
thing to come loose … 6/9
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, 2¾” Chrome 5/3
CONSTRICTOR Boa, fixed depth, 2¾” Chrome 5/3
ASHBY ” Wanderlust ” Adjustable Steel … 4/-
ASHBY ” Monique.” Latest pattern (Nickel) … 3/-

TOURING BAGS
ROYAL BROOK. 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 9¾”. Weight 2lb. 7oz.
72/6

GLENBROOK. A commodious bag at a useful price. Particularly suitable for low-saddle fitting. Two handy pockets, ” D ” loops for cape straps. 16½” x 6½” x 6½”.
22/11
[Folio 24.]
[A line drawing of a toe clip with a strap, at upper left, and a halftone photograph of a black touring bag with two buckled flaps and a rear pocket, with two toe clips with straps above it.]

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BROOKS ” MOSSBROOK ”
Suitable for long distance touring, having an exceptional capacity, and two generous end pockets, the MOSSBROOK is a stiffened bag, fitted with the BROOKS Quick Release Rod and ” D ” loops for cape straps. Overall size : 13 x 8 x 9½” … 37/6

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 59/-

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. Made from unused printer’s felt, which has a smooth black waterproof finish. Two pockets. Size of bag : 11½” x 6″ x 6/8″ … 53/10
[Folio 25.]
[A halftone photograph of a black touring bag with buckled flaps and end pockets, a saddle behind it, and a line drawing of a light-colored bag with a map pocket on top and a buckled side pocket.]

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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″. Two Large Rear Pockets. Made in Heavy grade Black Leatherette. Piped edges. Leather reinforcements to sides. Straps to flaps. Fitted with Quill quick release (as below) … … Pair 50/-
“HIGHLAND” Pannier Set. Super edition of “Devonia” in imitation leather … … … … … 83/9

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

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
[Folio 26.]
[A halftone photograph of two black pannier bags, and a line drawing of a pannier carrier with its quick-release bracket and spring.]

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TYRES
D’Alessandro
LEONE, Wired-on. The latest product of this famous firm. Tread as illustrated. Modelled on the same principle as the renowned Leone Tubular.

Black with Amber side or Amber Tread with white sides. 27″ only. Weight, 14½ oz. … … … 25/-

DUNLOP
” ULTRA-LIGHT ” H.P. Cover 28/9 Tube 5/10
” HIGH PRESSURE.” 26″ or 27″ 17/4 Tube 5/7
” SILVER SPRITE.” 26″ or 27″ 13/11 Tube 5/3

JOHN BULL
” ROAD SPRINT.” 26″ or 27″ Cover 24/9 Tube 5/10
” SAFETY SPEED.” 26″ or 27″ Cover 13/11 Tube 5/3

Other Wired-on Covers stocked.

TUBULARS
Introduced by HOLDSWORTH these fine Italian Tubulars are recognised by all as absolutely First-class, and the results of the 1951 season proved that they are without equal.
[Folio 27.]
[Two line drawings of a D’Alessandro tire in cross-section with the script D’Alessandro lettering on the sidewall, one beside the script D’Alessandro logo and one beside the Tubulars text.]

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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 relied upon for very many miles of racing. Cunningly woven Sea Island cotton fabric. Light pure-rubber inner tube.
Weight 10 oz. … 82/8
TOUR DE FRANCE. Another fine tubular. Black narrow file-pattern tread. Latex covered sides. Weight 10¾ oz. … 67/6
LIGHT PATH. When introducing this tubular in 1951 I said that I was sure that it would become very popular—and how right I was. Many of the fastest short-distance rides have been accomplished on LIGHT PATH. Translucent with narrow red smooth band.
Weight 7½ oz. … 64/8
COTE d’AZUR. Blue file-pattern tread. Latex protected sides. Suitable for long distance road events and rough Mass Start circuits. Weight, 11½ oz. … 53/6
IMPERIAL. A new d’Alessandro Tubular at an intermediate price. Black tread with non-slip design. Latex sides. Weight 12¾ oz. … 44/4
LEONE. A strong and reliable tubular. Narrow file-pattern tread with translucent sides. Rubber base-tape.
Weight 13½ oz. … 39/6
Thousands of Leones were used during 1951 and were praised by all for the wonderful value.

DUNLOP TUBULARS
No. 1. Very fine file tread. Weight 7 oz. … 56/3
No. 2. Fast short distance tyre. Weight 9½ oz…. 56/3
No. 3. Good road tyre. Weight 11 oz. … 56/3
No. 5. New Massed-Start tyre. Weight 12 oz. 56/3
No. 6. For Grass Tracks. Weight 11⅞ oz. … 56/3
No. 9. Training tubular. Weight 14 oz. … 33/9
No. 10. Training tubular. Weight 17½ oz. … 33/9
[Folio 28.]
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TUBULAR REPAIR OUTFITS
DUNLOP … … … … … 5/-
CONSTRICTOR … … … … … 2/9

TYRE PRESSURE GAUGES
DUNLOP. Make sure you have the correct pressure and get speed from your lively tyres … … 8/-

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/-

TRANSFERS
Olympic. 5-colour bands 4½d. pair. Chevrons 7½d. pair

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 :—
Large Flange F.B. Hubs … … … … 78/-
Weinmann Alesa Rims … … … … 47/6
Double-butted spokes and building … … 24/-
Total Cost … 149/6
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
[Folio 29.]
[A small line drawing of a tire saver, a wire device with two dotted rollers hanging from a ring.]

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WORKSHOP CHARGES
Repairs to Solo Frames and Forks
SUPPLY AND FIT. (Give complete instructions.)
New top tube … … … … … 27/6
,, down tube … … … … … 27/6
,, top and down tubes … … … … 50/-
,, top and down, and head tubes … … 60/6
,, seat stays, pair (including top eyes) … 33/-
,, seat and chainstays (including top eyes and rear ends) … … … … … 50/-
,, front fork column … … … … 15/-
,, front fork blades (including new ends) … 33/-
,, front forks complete (less finish) … … 44/-
,, rear ends—pair … … … … 27/6
,, crown … … … … … … 35/-
,, brake cable stops … … … … 1/6
,, gear stops … … … … … 2/6
,, cable stops and lever boss … … … 3/6
Tracking up frame and forks. From … … 7/6
(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 32.

Quotations for work other than mentioned above will gladly be given upon receipt of particulars.
[Folio 30.]
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RENOVATING FRAMES AND FORKS
Sandblast, de-grease, rustproof undercoat and refinish in any colour glass-hard enamel … … … … … … 33/-*
Ditto in lustre (polychromatic). (Colours include gold, silver, bronze, copper, maroon, fawn, gunmetal, light grey, dark grey, jade green, olive green, silver blue, dark blue) … … … 36/-*
Two colour merging, extra … … … … … … 16/6
Ditto in Flamboyants on silver lustre. (Colours : Ruby red, ” Helyett ” green, brilliant blue, purple, bronze) … … … 47/6*
Contrasting coloured band (4″-8″ long) on either seat or down tubes 5/6
Checkered band on seat tube, in any two colour enamels … 16/6
Diamond panel to seat tube … … … … … … 8/6
Diamond panel to seat tube—flamboyant … … … … 11/6
Three 2″ colour bands to seat tube … … … … … 7/6
Head tube in contrasting colour (brazed frames) … … … 8/3
Enamelling all head in contrasting colour, including approximately 2″-3″ of top and down tubes finished in spearpoints (welded frames) 11/-
Full Continental style panelling throughout. From … … 27/6*
Single box lining to all frame and forks … … … … 11/-*
Double box lining to all frame and forks … … … … 16/6*
” New Look ” lining to all frame and forks … … … 16/6*
” Feather ” lining to all frame and forks … … … … 16/6*
The above can be carried out in two colour schemes.
Lining all lugs in contrasting colour (brazed frames) … … 13/9
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 *.

CHROME PLATING
As you probably know the Government has recently prohibited the use of nickel as the base for chrome plating. We are pleased that we can, however, offer chrome on a copper base, which has the same appearance but may not be quite so durable. This chrome, which is limited to items given below, can, therefore, not be guaranteed, and can only be offered whilst regulations remain as at present.
Chrome plating fork crown … … … … … … 6/8
Chrome plating front and rear ends, approximately 6″ … … 21/4
Chrome plating front and rear drop-out plates only … … 14/-

TANDEMS
Enamelling … … 66/- Lustre (Polychromatic) … 70/6
Chrome plating fork crown … … … … … … 11/-
Chrome plating front ends … … … … … … 11/-
Chrome plating rear ends … … … … … … 22/-
[Folio 31.]
[Text only, with the notice about frame-only enameling set in a ruled box.]

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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 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.
[Folio 32.]
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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 gear table printed in dark blue on blue-green paper and turned sideways on the page, giving gear numbers for chainwheels of 42 to 52 teeth with 26 and 27 inch wheels against cogs of 12 to 26 teeth.]

— Page 36 (back cover) —
HOLDSWORTH CYCLE & FRAME
CATALOGUE
1952
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[Dark blue lettering on blue-green paper, turned sideways on the page, with a line drawing of a lugged head tube and two tubes on each side.]