1910 Lea-Francis Men’s CycleLea Francis 3-speed gear Lea Francis gear trigger with ivory knobLea Francis patent oval aluminium pedals (as fitted to the Dursley Pedersen)Concealed Roller Lever BrakesTrip MotionBluemels grips with removable caps for Puncture kit & Oiler. (Oiler situated in the seat pos..
1925-1929 BSA FITTINGS LIGHTWEIGHT TRACK RACER (USA)20.5″ Frame. 27″ Wooden wheels with tubular tyres This very lightweight track machine from America is resplendent in old red paint and nickel forks. There are traces of blue underneath but the red looks like it has been on it for many decades.The BSA Fittings frame w..
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..
1931 Ariel Imperial Gent’swith Biflex front fork, chain stays and seat stays24″ Frame. 28″ Wheels. Frame No 58781With its biflex front fork and rear stays, the Ariel stood out from the crowd in its day, and it still does. This rare survivor is in sound condition all round, though the paint is weathered and the ..
1888 Quadrant No 8 Gentleman’s Tricycle 40″ Rear wheels. 26″ Front wheelLENGTH: 70″WIDTH: 39.5″HEIGHT: 42″The Quadrant No 8 Gents' Tricycle was the top machine of its era. Its light weight made it suitable for racing, and many successes were recorded in 1886 after the tricycle made its debut. ..
1869 Velocipede (built by A. Favre?)40.5" Front wheel. 34.5" Rear wheelThis velocipede was originally owned by James R Moore, owner of the Jesmond Cycle Co in Newcastle. After 1900, he turned to making motorcycles, forming Dene Motor Co in 1903. He passed away in 1924, and his velocipede has been passed down through generations of ..
1877 COVENTRY MACHINISTS’ CO THE GENTLEMAN’S ROADSTER52″ Front wheel. Frame No 7339. Fitted with the CMC Patent Adjustable Handlebar This model is interesting because it’s more or less the same as the first models from 1871. Observe the similar rear brake and the V pattern wheel rims. I think it was actually built in 1876, ..