Summary
'Cyclone' racing bicycle made in 1918 by R.L. Bates of 2 Queen's Parade, Clifton Hill in Melbourne.
Fitted with a rear wheel fixed hub with wooden wheel rims. The name 'Long Jack Fitzsimons' is painted on the cross-tube of the steel frame.
Physical Description
Metal bicycle with frame painted blue with white decorative motifs and black and white inscriptions. There is a leather seat and wooden rims on the wheels.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from R. L. Bates, 02 May 1984
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Maker
R. L. Bates, 2 Queens Parade, Clifton Hill, Greater Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, 1918
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User
Mr Jack (Long) Fitzsimons
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Inscriptions
On top tube: LONG JACK .FITZSIMONS. On head tube and seat tube: BUILT BY / R.L. BATES / 2 QUEENS PDE / CLIFTON HILL / VIC 1918 On down tube: CYCLONE On leather seat: MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN / BROOKS / CHAMPION B17 PRINTER
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Overall Dimensions
1745 mm (Length), 440 mm (Width), 980 mm (Height)
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