I just received a rather unusual bike offered on the list a while ago. See
http://albums.photopoint.com/
It looks like a 50's road racing bike, but perhaps converted to a freewheel single speed with clincher rims.
Any knowledge or speculation is appreciated.
The brand is Rijwielhandel (What's that mean?) by PG Pestman, Gelkinge Str. 215, Groningen, which I presume is in Holland. Well made with a French 531 3 tubes renforce sticker and flat ordinary dropouts. White paint (beat up with some rust). Unusual lugs, outlined. Unusual red slashing pinstriping. Seat stays get pencil thin at the dropout. 27.2 mm steel post. Braze on stops for rear der. cable.
Headset is Marked: WF with the letters joined together
BB axle end: W Sport 70
Crank: W with wings, very slim trianguloid arms, cottered, 48T detachable ring for 1/8 chain
Pedals: JRC made in Belgium, no toe clips
Stem: Titan
Bars: M. Kint (Are these Titan?)
Saddle: Camdonia or Lamdonia?
Brakes: Wienmann 730 (very old looking)
Rear Hub: Mega, steel with "The Villiers" single freewheel
Front Hub: Picriss alloy
Wingnuts: DFV, alloy, pinkish anodize
Steel Rims, Olmo front tire, Superga rear, 26 X 1 5/8 X 1 1/4 or 700 X 32, Schraeder valves
Other neat stuff: Handlebar water holder, Alloy bottle, remnants of tubular holder on saddle. Corked bar ends and old type tape, Dried up honking rubbers.
My guess: Originally a 3 or 4 speed racing bike from the early 50's equipped with tubulars.
It looks to be a perfect fit for me and a nice rider in an era where I don't have any bikes.
Joe