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, ..
1868/1869 Serpentine First Pattern Velocipede (French)93cm Front wheel. 83cm Rear Wheel. The first velocipede design has a curved main frame that sweeps over the rear wheel, with two supports on either side to the rear axle. The subsequent design had a straighter frame that directly connects the steering head t..
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. ..
1890 Rudge Ordinary50″ Wheel. Frame No 44927 This lovely old Rudge was state-of-the-art personal transportation in its day. It has no doubt seen some historic events over its 135 year lifetime.It was previously on display in a museum, and is in excellent original condition. The brake lever has seen some damage at its ..
A very rare bicycle that uses the 'crossframe' design of the first safety bicycles, with open steering. The original specification for the ‘New Rapid No 4’ in 1892 was cushion tyres. This example is an older restoration, and though its hubs are original they have been built into Westwood rims with 28″ pneumatic tyres. It is missing its pedal rub..