Wednesday, March 24, 2010

a class above


note the revolutionary 'cross' frame with tensioned cables in place of top tube, down tube, chain stays and seat stays.
It seems that the cables are stressed by the use of bottlescrews. It is a
Fletcher-Kain by Jimmy Kain, a founder of the BLRC




Ralph Dougherty at speed in a 30s time trial. Note the 'fastback' rear triangle, single brake to front wheel, compulsory bell with rider dressed all in black including alpaca jacket




FS (Frank) Lipscombe, Ingleside CC, after winning North Road Memorial 50 in 2h 10m 37s on 10 July 1932.

Note the single brake to rear wheel





information scourced from classiclightweights.

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