Sunday, August 1, 2021

1954 Jack Hateley


(We did not write the comments which accompany each picture - Vinny)

Bicycle Type: Lightweight
GENUINE JACK HATELEY OF WOLVERHAMPTON, 1950~S MEN~S RACING BICYCLE. RESTORED WITH NEW PAINTWORK AND ORIGINAL TRANSFERS GIVEN BY HIS WIDOW HERSELF. MODERN SOFT SADDLE AND DROPPED HANDLE BARS WITH FOAM. INCLUDES A PANIER AND ORIGINAL MUD GUARDS. THE FORKS ARE A REPLACEMENT FROM THE 1950~S. THE TUBULAR STEEL IS ESPECIALLY LIGHT AND FINISHED CAREFULLY, HAND BUILT AND CUSTOMISED FOR A GUY WITH LONG LEGS. THE WHEELS HAVE A CLOSE TOLERANCE TO THE FRAME. THE ORIGINAL CENTRE PULL BRAKES ARE PRESENT.