What is this object?

[Black Dog]

Can anyone tell me what the objects are that are attached to the down tube near the BB of the 1st 2 bikes in this image?

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-6H9Mrmj51oM/TYeXiOzkZbI/AAAAAAAAAFo/OnJm7Uf2CaM/s1600/gaul+14.jpg

[vqdriver]

my guess would be a pump since i don't see one anywhere else.
but really i'm distracted by that glorious hair.

[oliver1850]

Pill box?

[FlashUNC]

Bobet definitely needs some permits for those leg guns.

[goonster]

Gonfleur. (http://www.theracingbicycle.com/images/Gonfleur.JPG)

Did these store compressed air? If so, they must have been quite heavy. How were they actuated, since no obvious switch is visible.

[echelon_john]

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[pinkshogun]

what glorious machines they had back then

[fiamme red]

Gonfleur. (http://www.theracingbicycle.com/images/Gonfleur.JPG)

Did these store compressed air? If so, they must have been quite heavy. How were they actuated, since no obvious switch is visible.I think they're intended to be filled at a place that charges CO2 tanks.

[Steve in SLO]

Salami.
You know, for lunch.

[TomNY]

Back then it was very cool to have matching pump ···· this makes me old.

[TimD]

A container of HEED with crystal meth mixed in?

[MattTuck]

Back then it was very cool to have matching pump ···· this makes me old.

What do you mean, "Back then"? I still think a matching pump is pretty cool. :banana:

[Louis]

Re: The tubulars they're carrying on their backs

I would think that the base-tape area would get covered with sweat and body oil and you'd never get them to stick to the rims. Anyone know why that did not happen? (I assume it didn't, because if it did they would not be carry them that way.)

[slidey]

Salt n' Peppa shaker...one way salt, other way pepper.

[Hawker]

Motors? Before they made their way into seat tubes. :)

[thirdgenbird]

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Which 'i' was left out, integrated or intelligence?

[Scooper]

In the mid-fifties, a company named EDCO produced a compressed nitrogen racing pump that had a quick fit adapter and a controlled release valve. It was 10" long and 1-1/8" diameter. They were attached to the frame using a single pump clip. They were used by many pros on the continent.

(From a 1955 Ron Kitching "Everything Cycling" catalog)

[Black Dog]

In the mid-fifties, a company named EDCO produced a compressed nitrogen racing pump that had a quick fit adapter and a controlled release valve. It was 10" long and 1-1/8" diameter. They were attached to the frame using a single pump clip. They were used by many pros on the continent.

(From a 1955 Ron Kitching "Everything Cycling" catalog)

Thanks!!! This was driving me nuts and now I will get some sleep. :)

[Shortsocks]

How do they all have great hair like that? Seriously. They all look like they should be in the cast of "Grease".:eek:

[Scooper]

There was also the Pennine CO2 pump introduced in the early 50s which "was often fitted near the bottom of the down tube" using a Terry's spring steel clip. "A case of fashion over sense as the pump was right in line with any mud, water or dirt thrown up by the front wheel." :)

There's a write-up, photos, and a copy of an advertisement at http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/components/pennine-pump.html.

[FlashUNC]

How do they all have great hair like that? Seriously. They all look like they should be in the cast of "Grease".:eek:

Hugo Koblet used to carry a comb in his pocket and clean up immediately post-race to put on a good appearance for sponsors, fans, media, etc. Amazing what not having a helmet or sunglasses to hide behind does for worrying about appearances.

[Fixed]

what glorious machines they had back then


+1
Cheers

[Fixed]

what glorious machines they had back then

Hugo Koblet used to carry a comb in his pocket and clean up immediately post-race to put on a good appearance for sponsors, fans, media, etc. Amazing what not having a helmet or sunglasses to hide behind does for worrying about appearances.

They dressed well too
Nice wool
Cheers:)

[avalonracing]

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We have our winner!

[tylerbick]

I had thought maybe a first aid kit. But based on a previous post, I thought wrong.