I don't think that Sheffield pedals were English--at least the set on my
Ideor says "Made in Italy." Likewise, Barelli pedals were British, not
Italian!
DF
> 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:
> >
> >
> >
> > 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??
> >
> >
> > 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
> >
> >
> > DaveM
> >
> >
> >
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