Okay - so here is my last for the day!
Ok, apologies here was the email I did not originally sign-off on - ironically I typed the address incorrectly!
I have had some great replies to my period-correct email off-list - which is a bit unfortunate as there is good info which would be of interest to many on the list.
I think I have come down to building the Carpenter with either a three-speed hub or go with a single-speed. I like the idea of the former as it would be fun as a club-bike set-up. I was interested in reading Sheldon's views that the three-speed is looked down upon by many - I note that we don't really talk much about three-speed set ups on this list although they were aspects of the British club scene. How many others on the list have recently built a lightweight up with a three-speed hub?
Whatever, sounds like fun!
Paul Williams,
Ottawa, ON, Canada