From: Mark Stevens <gillottspear@googlemail.com>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
References: <mailman.7.1259697600.31421.classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Date: Tue, 1 Dec 2009 23:07:23 +0000
Subject: [CR] Weinmann rim timeline on Bates B.A.R.
Hi , I bought a fine 1949 Bates B.A.R. today with what appears to be all its
original paint and components. The wheels are 27'' Weinmann rims with very
small dimples around the rivet holes. The disc around the valve hole has
Weinmann 27 x 1 1/4 on it.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/makfreak/4151496392/in/photostream/
Laced to Gnutti 3 piece small flange gear fixed hubs. I know Weinmann rims
have a long history but does anyone know if these rims are likely to be
correct for 1949? The lack of wear on them is echoed by the rest of the
bike. It turned up just 6 miles down the road with 3 Flying Scots and a
Freddie Grubb. It's not every day you come across a complete, original and
hardly used classic like this, especially in the Scottish Highlands.
Mark Stevens -feeling chuffed in Evanton, Scotland.