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in 1977, with Harry kept on as Master Frame Builder.<ref>1. Kolin, Michael J., and De La Rosa, Denise M. (1979) 'The Custom Bicycle', pp. 75-82</ref> After Harry retired, Townsend and [[Falcon Cycles]] were badged as Harry Quinn, but did not carry the Harry Quinn frame numbering system. Late on, when Harry re-acquired the Harry Quinn company with his son Peter, the business relocated to [[St Florence]], [[Wales]]. The company was wound up sometime in the 1990s. |
in 1977, with Harry kept on as Master Frame Builder.<ref>1. Kolin, Michael J., and De La Rosa, Denise M. (1979) 'The Custom Bicycle', pp. 75-82</ref> After Harry retired, Townsend and [[Falcon Cycles]] were badged as Harry Quinn, but did not carry the Harry Quinn frame numbering system. Late on, when Harry re-acquired the Harry Quinn company with his son Peter, the business relocated to [[St Florence]], [[Wales]]. The company was wound up sometime in the 1990s. |
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Famous cyclists to have ridden competitively on Harry Quinn frames include [[John Atkins (cyclist)|John Atkins]], [[Alan Ramsbottom]], William Moore, Colin Sturgess, who won the world professional pursuit title on a Harry Quinn, Gordon Singleton and Bill Bradley, who won the Milk Race in 1959 on a Harry Quinn.<ref> |
Famous cyclists to have ridden competitively on Harry Quinn frames include [[John Atkins (cyclist)|John Atkins]], [[Alan Ramsbottom]], William Moore, Colin Sturgess, who won the world professional pursuit title on a Harry Quinn, Gordon Singleton and Bill Bradley, who won the Milk Race in 1959 on a Harry Quinn.<ref>[http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/cycling/2385817/Wheel-of-change.html 2. Gould, Christopher. (2004) 'Wheels of Change']</ref> |
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His hand-built bikes were known for their short wheelbase and steep angles, relative to other marques. Harry Quinn also designed bikes for Viking Cycles. |
His hand-built bikes were known for their short wheelbase and steep angles, relative to other marques. Harry Quinn also designed bikes for Viking Cycles. |
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Harry Quinn died on 1 October 2009, aged 92. |
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==External links== |
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* classicrendezvous.com [http://www.classicrendezvous.com/British_isles/Quinn_Harry_main.htm] |
* classicrendezvous.com [http://www.classicrendezvous.com/British_isles/Quinn_Harry_main.htm] |
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* Harry Quinn brochure [http://www.cyclemuseum.org.uk/ncl/pics/harry_quinn_catalogue_vcc_library.pdf"] |
* Harry Quinn brochure [http://www.cyclemuseum.org.uk/ncl/pics/harry_quinn_catalogue_vcc_library.pdf"] |
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* [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:HarryQuinn.jpg#file|thumb|right |
* [http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:HarryQuinn.jpg#file|thumb|right Mid-1970s Harry Quinn] |
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[[Category:Cycle manufacturers of the United Kingdom]] |
[[Category:Cycle manufacturers of the United Kingdom]] |
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Revision as of 16:57, 26 September 2010
Harry Quinn Cycles were a family owned high-end English bicycle manufacturer located in Liverpool, England.
The business began in 1890 as Coronet Cycles, and Harry Quinn was the son of the founder. Initially, the company was based on Walton Road, Liverpool. Harry worked in the Walton Road premises for his Father, alongside his brothers and sisters. When Harry obtained the business, brothers Ronnie and Jack set up Quinn Bros Cycles in Edge Lane, Liverpool. Harry was an influential figure in the British cycling scene, also training frame builders Terry Dolan and Billy Whitcomb in his Liverpool premises. After he lost sight in one eye, the business was sold to Frank Clements, brother of Ernie Clements, in 1977, with Harry kept on as Master Frame Builder.[1] After Harry retired, Townsend and Falcon Cycles were badged as Harry Quinn, but did not carry the Harry Quinn frame numbering system. Late on, when Harry re-acquired the Harry Quinn company with his son Peter, the business relocated to St Florence, Wales. The company was wound up sometime in the 1990s.
Famous cyclists to have ridden competitively on Harry Quinn frames include John Atkins, Alan Ramsbottom, William Moore, Colin Sturgess, who won the world professional pursuit title on a Harry Quinn, Gordon Singleton and Bill Bradley, who won the Milk Race in 1959 on a Harry Quinn.[2]
His hand-built bikes were known for their short wheelbase and steep angles, relative to other marques. Harry Quinn also designed bikes for Viking Cycles.
Harry Quinn died on 1 October 2009, aged 92.
See also
- List of bicycle manufacturing companies
- Raleigh Cycles - Biggest UK manufacture at one period.
References
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- ^ 1. Kolin, Michael J., and De La Rosa, Denise M. (1979) 'The Custom Bicycle', pp. 75-82
- ^ 2. Gould, Christopher. (2004) 'Wheels of Change'
External links
- classicrendezvous.com [1]
- Harry Quinn brochure "
- Mid-1970s Harry Quinn
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