I the mid-eighties I owned a Holdsworth that had a brazed-on Cyclo gear lever. The old guy I bought the bike from told me that the bike had been imported into New Zealand by a returning bike racer in 1951 or 52. I might have the gear lever somewhere still, but somebody stole the bike... DB
Scott Goldstein wrote:
> I'd to know when the first downtube brazed shifters were used.
>
> I thought it was in the late 1950's but someone on a ride today said brazed
> shifters were used the late 40's or early 50's.
>
> I promised I'd get back to him, so any information would be appreciated.
>
> cheers
>
> scott
>
> ---
> Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free.
> Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com).
> Version: 6.0.265 / Virus Database: 137 - Release Date: 7/18/2001