ErnieClements 1947/9

My fathers bike from 1947/9. On-going project with a number of components on loan from 1958 Raleigh Lenton Marque III, whilst I source period correct parts.

Components assumed to be original:

Frame: Ernie Clements Reynolds 531 steel tubing, Nervex lugs ‘Serie Legere’. Bottom bracket: Brampton. Headset: Brampton Alatet.

Frame stampings as follows: i) Bottom bracket - 4531 ii) Bottom Bracket – Nervex 61/64/D22(2)/E38 iii) Fork crown (underside): - C47.

Brazings: rear brake & gear cable, pump, boss for lamp bracket (bracket removed in photo).

Handle bar stem: GB Hiduminium 3” spearpoint

Bars: Chromed steel (identity unknown)

Seat post & pin: alloy post & chromed steel pin (both identity unknown),

Chain ring, cranks, pedals: (all identity unknown, chromed steel & badly corroded – all removed & stored for future renovation)

Brake levers: Weinmann (stamped made in Switzerland on upper lever blade)

Brake callipers: Weinmann 730 side pull (very large lettering)

Components currently sourced from 1958 Raleigh Lenton Marque111.

Wheel Rims: 27x1 ¼ “, Dunlop ‘Endrick’ steel rims. Tyres: Michelin Sport.

Wheel Hubs: Resilion ‘continental’ high flange. Front 32 spoke 98mm OLN. Rear 40 spoke flip\flop hub 115mm OLN.

Chain ring, cranks, pedals: All Raleigh chromed steel, 3 star arm 46T detachable ring, quill pedals.

Toe Clips: GB stainless steel (not fitted in photo)

Gears: Cyclo ‘Type B’ 4speed freewheel 14/17/20/24T & Fixed 16T.

Derailleur: Cyclo Benelux Mk7, 4 speed. Cyclo Benelux ‘band on’ shifter (chrome band/alloy arm)

Chain: Coventry chain Co.

Saddle: Brooks B15 Champion standard

Additional information.

Decals: Replicas form H Lloyd cycles.

Pump: AFA alloy frame mount pump (not in photo)

Done