Any info on this Thompson Touring Bicycle?
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Anyone know anything about the Thompson Bicycle Company, Huddersfield? I can’t seem to find anything on the web.
My Dad has a Thompson Touring bike that he hasn’t used because it’s too big. It was given to him and has been stored in his garage, but he now wants the space. He thinks it’s from the 80’s. To me it’s unusual because the rear rack appears to be part of the frame. (It’s got a 531 respray sticker). I snapped a couple of quick pics on my phone as I was leaving, but they are poor – I’ll take some more when I’m next there.
Any info appreciated.
My Dad has a Thompson Touring bike that he hasn’t used because it’s too big. It was given to him and has been stored in his garage, but he now wants the space. He thinks it’s from the 80’s. To me it’s unusual because the rear rack appears to be part of the frame. (It’s got a 531 respray sticker). I snapped a couple of quick pics on my phone as I was leaving, but they are poor – I’ll take some more when I’m next there.
Any info appreciated.
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Apparently, Thompson built TT bikes and trikes too:The Thompson Bicycle Company was based at Viaduct Mills, Savile Street, Milnsbridge, Huddersfield, Yorkshire
http://www.tricycleassociation.org.uk/THFThompson.htmlThere was quite a number of builders in the UK at that time who were "time-trial" specialists, including Pongo Braithewaite builder of "AENDE" frames, Barry Chick who built the Shorter frame used by Alf Engers that was mentioned recently on the List, Mick Coward builder of Emperor Sport frames, including those used by Sean Yates, Billy Witcomb, a Liverpool "jobbing"builder, Andy Thompson of Huddersfield,
http://www.wooljersey.com/gallery/v/Pet ... n+Shorter/0 -
Thanks, I found a bit about the trikes
http://www.tricycleassociation.org.uk/THFThompson.html
but haven't found anthing about this bike.0 -
edit: I found that (same) bit about the trikes....... sorry0
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Looks good whatever it is. Integral racks are fantastic!
What do you plan to do with it?0 -
I've not come across the intergrated racks before - are they fairly common?
I might try and get it back on the road and use it myself - although I think it might be a bit too big, in which case I'll probably end up selling it.0 -
They're pretty common on Dutch style town bikes, and I've heard of them on some handbuilt French audax/'constructeur' bikes and the like, but this is the first tourer I've seen with one on. They're generally lighter and stronger than bolt-on racks though, so it's definitely a very good thing to have!0
