Hobbs of Barbican Lytaloy Pedals & GB Professional Toe Clips: 1940's English, RARE

Hobbs of Barbican out of England focused on bicycles and components to make clubmen more exclusive.  They made the best of the best, and with flair.  They produced most of their components in the 1940's, under the brand name Lytaloy.  These pedals were highly regarded, and considered the equals of Campagnolo pedals which came out 10 years later.  The pedals were often spec'd on club bikes by Hetchins and Claud Butler.

 The design is distinctive, with a flared center shell and narrow braces on either side.  They are true double sided pedals.  If you don't like it, you could easily strip it and polish it to match the side braces.  

The toe clips are period correct English GB Type Professional.  These clips are made of stainless steel, and were considered nearly unbreakable.  They were one of the few British components of the day that were better than the Italian offerings.

Condition

Very nice used condition.  The cages are straight.  No gouges/cracks/bends anywhere.  The cage plates look quite nice with only minor marks.  The shell side braces look great.  The center pieces have some paint wear.  but overall look nice. (these could be stripped and polished).  Dust caps are excellent with only minor marks.  The left spindle spins buttery smooth, astoundingly smooth for the age.  No grit or apparent roughness.  I'd leave this one as is.  The right is a bit rough, and could use a grease or rebuild.  

Details

• 9/16"