1896 Raleigh ‘No 5’ Road RacerFitted with 1902 ‘The Hub’ Two-Speed GearRaleigh named pedals and handlebar grips24″ Frame. 28″ Wheels. Frame No 32086 A Raleigh in 1896 was a very upmarket bicycle, so it’s not surprising that it was updated a few years later with the latest state-of-the-art contrivance available ..
1895 Gladiator de Route24″ Frame. 30″ Front wheel. 28″ Rear wheel. Christy saddle.This model of Gladiator is not easy to find. What makes this one unique among the few survivors is its original transfer (decal) on the steering head. Gilt (gold leaf) transfers are very delicate and easy to polish off by mistake, so not many survivin..
Hillman Herbert & Cooper « THE PREMIER » – 1890« Model I » Convertible (tube supérieur amovible)Cadre 18″. Roue avant 30″. Roue arrière 28″. N° de cadre 57375Ce Premier est doté d’un tube supérieur amovible, ce qui en fait un modèle « convertible », permettant aussi bien à une dame qu’à un gentleman de le monter. Bien qu..
1895 New Light Popular Rover (Rover Legere de Route) J.K Starley & Co Ltd.24″ Frame. 30″ Front wheel. 28″ Rear wheel. Frame No 9042. Christy racing saddle. Rover pedals. READY TO RIDE!This rare bicycle is listed in the BICYCLE COLLECTORS ONLINE AUCTION You can bid at the starting price of £4500 or buy it now at £5000. (p..
1890 ROVER DIAMOND SAFETY20″ Frame.Front wheel 30″ & Rear wheel 28″ with solid tyres.After many decades hidden away, this 1890 Rover Diamond with an open frame has come to light.Many years ago, I saw a Rover catalogue advertised on French ebay. I couldn’t afford to buy it at that time, so I copied some of its page..
This Rudge Bicyclette crossframe safety has the early style frame, with curved brace to the seat tube and seat stays used to tighten the chain. But it also has chain adjustment at the rear dropouts. Rear chain adjustment was introduced to the cycle industry in 1889, so this example appears to be an interim model updated to the latest chain adjustme..
1887 Humber Cripper Tricycle Front plunger brake with its connecting rod concealed in the head tube 40″ Rear Wheels & 22″ Front wheel with solid tyres In May, 1885, racing cyclist Robert Cripps tried out Humber’s new and improved tricycle. ‘Handsome Bob’ immediately discovered its advantages from a speed point of view, ..
1887 Humber Crossframe Safety22″ Frame30″ Wheels with solid tyresFrame no 170 With frame number 170, this is a very early Humber safety bicycle, and the oldest surviving crossframe safety from this leading cycle manufacturer.It was restored many decades ago, it's in..
1899 BEESTON HUMBER ROADSTER WITH DETACHABLE JOINTS25″ Frame. 28″ Wheels. Duplex Front Fork. Duplex Chainstay. Bowden back brake. Frame No 74993As one of the world’s top cycle manufacturers, Humber bicycles at the turn of the century offered a wide range of options. By spending £5 more than the top of the range ‘No 1’ featured here..
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1899 BEESTON HUMBER ROADSTER WITH DETACHABLE JOINTS