Re: [CR]James Grose frame info sought

(Example: Framebuilding:Tubing:Falck)

Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 22:55:05 -0800
From: "Chuck Schmidt" <chuckschmidt@earthlink.net>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]James Grose frame info sought
References: <007201c1bfdf$618fa2a0$3db46fd4@bruce>


Bruce Robbins wrote:
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> Bob Reid in an uncommonly rare (for him) spirit of generosity has gifted me a James Grose frame from the 1930s. It is known by the contraction "Jagrose" and is butted 531 throughout, I think. Although not an elegant or "pretty" frame, it has loads of character and, in all those respects, is not unlike Bob in fact.
>
> It could do with refinishing and I'm hoping, probably in vain, to find some transfers for it. I'd love to hear from anyone who can help or is able to shed light on this old London company or the frame. All I know is that James Grose appeared to be one of a few brothers, all of whom made frames.
>
> Thanks,
> Bruce

Bruce,

I have a photocopy available of the 1937 James Grose Ltd. catalog - "Jagrose Cycles" - 1876 Estd: Over 60 Years 1937

It numbers 82 pages with color cover, 8 1/2 x 11 in. and shows an amazing 67 different bikes, one to a page with a line drawing and specifications/parts listed in full.

Postpaid $12 in the continental US.

Regards,

Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California

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