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Totally off topic but lovely to hear "chumping". We used to do it (in Bradford) before plot night in the 1950s.

Probably very similar to this:-

https://www.yumpu.com/en/document/view/ ... e-halfords

Twenty plus year old Karrimors still in daily use on a bike that may interest Morzedec.

I remember Swan Arcade very well, a wonderful building which symbolised Bradford's premier position in the wool trade. Arndaleised in the early 60s.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swan_Arcade,_Bradford

Available (2nd hand) through Abebooks.

The last time that I climbed ToB was on a model of bike that we share, Holdsworth Ultima, still going strong.

Trough of Bowland?

France has just banned cycling.

Bradford in the 50s we mashed tea.

Is that a Holdsworth Ultima?

Wilkinsons still sell blue meths in 500ml bottles.

http://www.petesy.co.uk/

Just back on the web after a lengthy absence.

Nant y Dernol with the eccentric warden, George who ended up living near Dolgoch hostel.

Think the lowest gear on a Speed TR is about 21"

Thanks. That's a decent bottom if your not camping.

What would be the low gear in inches for a Speed TR?