George Robinson and Rob's Cycles, Blackburn VIC.

[munga]

welcome back, kukamunga

[cycles gitane]

welcome back, kukamunga

There's an old guy who used to frequent the vintage cycle club of Victorias swap meets down here in Melbourne who has a veritable art folio full of NOS vintage bike (local and o/s) brand decals. Cycles Gitane might know of him

The next swap meet is on the 25th October (see separate thread).

Harry Clarke is the man with the decals, heaps of them.
Not sure if Harry will be at the swap meet ( he is well over 80 years old)

welcome back, kukamunga

+1

cycles gitane (who will be a seller at the swap meet)

[newy101]

Where is this Oct swap meet thread thing, searching for this on tapatalkie is like asking your sister out on a date...


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[vanbree]

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[cycles gitane]

Where is this Oct swap meet thread thing, searching for this on tapatalkie is like asking your sister out on a date...


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[newy101]

Ta guys, should probably liberate some of my stash, so that I can again accumulate a different stash. Hijack over, returning to regular broadcasting


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[awilkinson]

I managed to miss the swap meet

However, I am trying to restore a Robs Special (to keep) and am looking for decals. Cycles Gitane suggested that Harry Clarke is the man to ask. Anyone know how I can contact him?

Any help would be appreciated.

[scratchman]

I managed to miss the swap meet

However, I am trying to restore a Robs Special (to keep) and am looking for decals. Cycles Gitane suggested that Harry Clarke is the man to ask. Anyone know how I can contact him?

Any help would be appreciated.

Harry is in a nursing home now and is pretty crook, try sending a pm to Mark, ( barkmadly ) on here, he may be able to help

[nbshone]

Hi all interested in Robs Cycles and George Robinson. Most of the information here is incorrect. I was employed there for 18 years.

[nbshone]

Robs Cycles decals are available for free from 1950, s to 1980, s. Before I hand any over I wish to see the bike to confirm that its a genuine robs, either a hand made or a imported hallmark or master sports. I have the complete list of all bikes sold inc all seat lug or bottom bracket numbers. Im available to be contacted on here or via mobile. Noel Shone, 0418132591

[WyvernRH]

Robs Cycles decals are available for free from 1950, s to 1980, s. Before I hand any over I wish to see the bike to confirm that its a genuine robs, either a hand made or a imported hallmark or master sports. I have the complete list of all bikes sold inc all seat lug or bottom bracket numbers. Im available to be contacted on here or via mobile. Noel Shone, 0418132591

OK Noel I'll take you up on that. I have a Rob Special that features in a couple of threads on the forum. The bottom bracket has two 3 digit numbers 572 and 223 that are hand stamped. These numbers are also on the fork. They do not appear to be related to each other as they are stamped way apart, Picture of bike below:




Richard

[Minniemoo]

Anyone got a Robs Special for sale. I lived in Blackburn all my life but never had one. Now I would love one. Went in a few times when my bmx needed repairs and he was such a great and helpfull guy. Not sure if anyone has an frames or stuff to sell but let me know.

Cheers,


Milan C

I have one, I'm in Melbourne too
https://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/melton/ ... 1155376982

[Zebekeno]

Re decals for robs specials. I worked for mr rob for many years snd have a few stickers left. Some very old. They are for free and I will put them on. Only when im 100% sure its a robs. Remember if its a robs its a special. Noel....

Hi Noel
I saw this post from 2014 and I was wondering if you still have some of rob s special stickers left
I m fixing one of robs bike but I start to repaint it because it need to I m super sad to loose the original stickers but maybe you can help me out .. hopefully
I took some photo before sand paper the frame for the base coat
Please let me know if you can help or how to find some decals
Thanks soo much Davide

[mumofjbc]

Cycles gitane
I was wondering whether you would be happy for me to save the newspaper articles about Robs Cycles, and post to our Blackburn Cycling Club History Page that we are currently setting up.
Look forward to your reply.
Thanks heaps
Kylie

[cycles gitane]

Cycles gitane
I was wondering whether you would be happy for me to save the newspaper articles about Robs Cycles, and post to our Blackburn Cycling Club History Page that we are currently setting up.
Look forward to your reply.
Thanks heaps
Kylie

Yes you can take them, I didn’t write them, not sure what the Herald Sun would say?
The second 1970s article is hard to read. I will try to find my print copy and do a better scan.
Cheers

[Cycling Ando]

Hi all I am new to this site and have read this thread about Rob's Cycles.
I have an old 1950s Rob's Special track bike that I inherited from an uncle who was an original member of the Blackburn Cycling club and had the bike made for him by George Robinson. We also have his old leather helmet, club badge and shirt.
As I have downsized properties and have no room to display it so am looking for any interested enthusiasts who may want to purchase a vintage bike.
I can email photos to anyone who is interested.

[Gordon1]

Hi all I am new to this site and have read this thread about Rob's Cycles.
I have an old 1950s Rob's Special track bike that I inherited from an uncle who was an original member of the Blackburn Cycling club and had the bike made for him by George Robinson. We also have his old leather helmet, club badge and shirt.
As I have downsized properties and have no room to display it so am looking for any interested enthusiasts who may want to purchase a vintage bike.
I can email photos to anyone who is interested.

Check your messages as I would be keen to look at these. I have some connections to one of the early riders there who may know your late uncle and may be able to shed some more information.