Group-- I replied directly to Dave, now I'll give it to the group! Sheffield pedals were made in Italy, probably by Italians, Saaanjay bikes were made in France by an Englishman named Singer, and the Paris bikes were made in England by a German named Rensch. Don't exactly know where this leads us. Cheers -- Nelson
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
>
> 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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