Nick Jones
Regular
Three years ago I bought this Barelli track bike frame from a local (Cardiff) bike shop/workshop. They seemed to think it was italian but based on what I've found out, they were a british company.
The information I have found is that Barelli used to make some of the world's finest pedals and roller machines. The company was based just outside Cambridge on an industrial estate near Huntingdon Rd and a place called 'Bar Hill', and was owned by a man called Geoff Chapman. Apparently they were worried that people would only buy components from companies that were continental, especially Italian, so they adapted 'Bar Hill' into Barelli (very italian sounding). They later stopped making pedals and rollers, and instead, began making medical equipment/apparatus...quite a change in industry!!
This is all the information I know about Barelli, which mainly all comes from on blog post I found (Attached below). I can't find any information or pictures that they ever made any frames. It could have been build for a team they may have had, but that's total speculation.
Any information would be greatly appreciated as I would love to know the history of this frame.
https://idonotdespair.com/tag/roller-racing/
P.s. I'll post some better pictures tomorrow when it's light out.
The information I have found is that Barelli used to make some of the world's finest pedals and roller machines. The company was based just outside Cambridge on an industrial estate near Huntingdon Rd and a place called 'Bar Hill', and was owned by a man called Geoff Chapman. Apparently they were worried that people would only buy components from companies that were continental, especially Italian, so they adapted 'Bar Hill' into Barelli (very italian sounding). They later stopped making pedals and rollers, and instead, began making medical equipment/apparatus...quite a change in industry!!
This is all the information I know about Barelli, which mainly all comes from on blog post I found (Attached below). I can't find any information or pictures that they ever made any frames. It could have been build for a team they may have had, but that's total speculation.
Any information would be greatly appreciated as I would love to know the history of this frame.
https://idonotdespair.com/tag/roller-racing/
P.s. I'll post some better pictures tomorrow when it's light out.