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Post by cusqueno on Nov 20, 2014 11:50:22 GMT
Of course, Pete won't like the colour ... The front derailleur was obviously the prototype for the Lambert 'matchbox' FD. (Unless Campagnolo copied Lambert  ) |
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Post by velocipete on Nov 20, 2014 12:43:12 GMT
Quite right about the colour,wishie-washie. Judging by the lack of lug filing,flat plate drop outs
and pressed out braze ons,I'd think this is a fairly low level frame.Could be wrong of course!
Cheers,
Pete.
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Post by cusqueno on Nov 20, 2014 14:12:53 GMT
Consensus on the interweb seems to be that 'Tubi Bianchi Calibrati 1 - 20' is just Italian for High-Tensile steel. So you're right, Pete, despite some Campy bits it's middle quality at best. In my experience though, plate drop outs were sometimes found on good quality bikes, back in the day. Perhaps there was a belief that they were more durable or tougher than cast or forged bits.
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Post by velocipete on Nov 20, 2014 19:03:52 GMT
John,that was my day,I've got a couple of very rare Clifton Cycles frames,one from 1954,and the other from later.
They were built in Birkenhead and were loved by some local cyclists.I've only ever seen four,and I've owned three
of them!Plate drop-outs.Mind,when originally built,most people road fixed or single speed,or Sturmey hub gears.
There weren't very many options available for the small scale builder then.
For more info on Clifton Cycles check Merseyside Bicycles web site.
Cheers,
Pete.
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