Two things I know about Sheffield:
1) The original pedals on both of my '59 Bianchi Competizione's are Sheffield brand, chrome-plated steel.
2) On my newly acquired '52 (?) Dunelt 4-spd. (internal) "roadster", at the forward-top end of the top-tube, there is a decal that says "RIDE AWHEEL WITH SHEFFIELD STEEL." Which I believe means that the frame is made largely from sheffield steel.
So, I believe Sheffield was into bicycle frame tubing and materials, as well as components. Can anyone elaborate more?
"Bicycle Mark" Perkins Visalia, Calif., U.S.A.
On Fri, 26 Jan 2001 11:17:28 -0800 (PST) David Martin
<modernrat@yahoo.com> writes:
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> I have a set of platform pedals with the word "sheffield" on the end
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> dust caps. What type are these?? They came off the Bianchi project I
was
> finishing up. I know the components on the Bianchi are all early 60s,
say 62-63.
> But the frameset is at the most a 1960 but probably late 50s. Also, the
saddle
> on this Bianchi is very Brooks like with the leather and brass rivets,
but
> embossed on the side is the word. "Record" with a "M.D." below it. Any
clue??
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> I f memory serves, Sheffield is famous for it's steel produced in
> Shefield England. Record is known for good quality bench vises,
> chisels, planes etc... Also in England. I don't know if there is
> any Italian conection
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> DaveM
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