Phillips

[juvela]

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there is an entry here regarding the Carlton cycles exported to California under the Meteor nameplate

scroll down about 70% of the way...

American Flyers: Carlton Cycles U.S. Export Models 1961-1969

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on-the-drops.blogspot.com

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[dnc1]

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there is an entry here regarding the Carlton cycles exported to California under the Meteor nameplate

scroll down about 70% of the way...

American Flyers: Carlton Cycles U.S. Export Models 1961-1969

classic racing bicycle articles Raleigh Professional Raleigh Record Ace Raleigh Lenton Vitus 979

on-the-drops.blogspot.com

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Interesting stuff, and the article does state that T.I. were using the 'Meteor' name originally from 'Starley and Sutton', back in the 1880's, which became the 'Rover Meteor'; they may have acquired the name when Rover stopped making cycles, and concentrated on motorcycles (briefly) and cars.

 

[Seaswood]

These brake levers certainly appear older than the Phillips?
they also appear in manufacture design close to the brake calipers

https://flic.kr/p/2on6WvT

 

[juvela]

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wonder if they might be John Bull

have no hard information

you could have a go at checking online for John Bull examples...

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@SirMike1983 is likely to have some solid information for you on this question


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[Seaswood]

Made in England, likely came from left over bin.
nothing fancy flat bits bent to shape.

 

[SirMike1983]

Yes- left over 1950s style Phillips levers. They were a common part on old 3 speed bikes. They work well when cleaned and given a good setting up.

 

[Seaswood]

Yes look odd but nice design very functional cleaned up nice.