Hello,
It's interesting that there have not been any bids on this one. I believe it's a Continental model. Most folks who want this marque are probably looking for a Blue Riband; however, I'd be satisfied by this one since it's my size. Only problem is, I would be facing certain execution by my better half if I tried to sneak this one into my stable! Also, I've dealt with this seller on eBay before and have been quite satisfied. So go for it!
Regards,
Marc St. Martin
Livermore, CA
> I would appreciate any and all opinions on a Hobbs of Barbican frameset
> currently on eBay. It can be found at:
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http://ebay.com/
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http://ebay.com/
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> or
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> http://tinyurl.com/
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> or by item number 6571757285.
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> The seller avers that the transfers are correct, but what little I can
> find on the WWW shows no Hobbs of the late '30s - Continentals,
> Continental Superbes or Raceweights - with these exact transfers. All
> seem to have some form of seat tube panel and generally more ornate
lugwork.
>
> Can anyone identify the model or corroborate the dating? Anything else
> that should be noted? TIA.
>
> Phil Sieg
> Knoxville, Tennessee