Hobbs of Barbican question

[kodyind]

Can anyone tell me about this frame, I bought it from an estate

 

[juvela]

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Hobbs of Barbican

Veteran Cycle Club of the U.K. has a marque enthusiast for Hobbs of Barbican IIRC

Veteran-Cycle Club

For Whatever You Ride

v-cc.org.uk

You may need to join the club to communicate with them.

They would no doubt love to get your serial for the registry...

Were you able to get any history/background information on the bicycle from the seller?

Wonder why paint of frame and fork do not match. Perhaps a respray at some point...

Thanks very much for posting this treasure. Hope we can get some additional imagery.

@dnc1

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What model is the orange MCB? Appears it might be a 318.

Looks to wear a NERVAR Sport chainset and Maeda gear ensemble.


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[dnc1]

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Hobbs of Barbican

Veteran Cycle Club of the U.K. has a marque enthusiast for Hobbs of Barbican IIRC

Veteran-Cycle Club

For Whatever You Ride

v-cc.org.uk

You may need to join the club to communicate with them.

They would no doubt love to get your serial for the registry...

Were you able to get any history/background information on the bicycle from the seller?

Wonder why paint of frame and fork do not match. Perhaps a respray at some point...

Thanks very much for posting this treasure. Hope we can get some additional imagery.

@dnc1

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What model is the orange MCB? Appears it might be a 318.

Looks to wear a NERVAR Sport chainset and Maeda gear ensemble.


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You need to be a member to use the V-CC Library.
There is a 'Hobbs of Barbican' Facebook group also.
I'll contact the marque enthusiast and see if he has any info for you @kodyind

They produced bikes from late '30s to '50s I think.

 

[kodyind]

thanks so much

 

[bulldog1935]

stunning find - when I see a bike like that my only consolation is the frame doesn't fit

If you need a plan to put a light on that fork boss, I have a possible solution for you

 

[dnc1]

I'll PM you the V-CC marque enthusiasts email address @kodyind.
He's happy for you to contact him directly.
Good luck.

 

[bikerbluz]

Absolutely a beautiful bike, and a historic treasure.

 

[RidgeWalker]

If possible clamp the seat post, not the frame, in your work stand. Fantastic bike.