1951/1952 Sun Manxman, serial number SSM4407X, 22 3/4" seat tube, 23 1/2" top tube, Reynolds 531 straight gauge frame tubes, stiffening struts behind bottom bracket (see struts closer up); steerer tube stamped M27. Purchased from Roberto Medeiros.
Components: Simplex 303.T rear gear; Simplex Competition lever front changer; Simplex downtube shifter; Milremo cottered cranks; 34-54 TA chainrings; 3/32" four speed Atom freewheel [14-16-19-22; 41 - 101 gear inches]; 3/32" Renold chain; TDC bottom bracket; TDC #5 axle; Chater Lea tommy bar pedals; GB Professionnel stainless steel toe clips; BH Racelite flip-flop rear hub; BH Airlite front hub; Sun CR18 700c rims; blue anodized Weinmann sidepull brakes and levers; KoolStop brake pads; ribbed cable housing; 4" GB stem & handlebars; Milremo handlebar plugs; TA handlebar water bottle cage; Brampton headset; Birmalux 26.8mm seatpin; Brooks saddle clamp; Terry Liberator Race Ti saddle; Spencer style mudguards
Weight: 26.5 pounds


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