1873 MEYER TRANSITIONAL VELOCIPEDE (1st Generation Ordinary / High Wheeler)47″ / 120cm Front wheel21″ Rear wheel As the first functional pedal cycles, velocipedes were very popular when they were introduced. But they were limited by the top speed attainable, which was around 7 mph due to..
1896 Beeston Humber Gents’ Roadster TricycleHumber Patent Double Action Band Brake to Main Axle23″ Frame26 x 1 3/4″ WheelsLENGTH: 66“WIDTH: 31″HEIGHT: 44″Frame No 44684 BLocated in Australia - I can ship it worldwide at cost by air..
1896 Humber Special Road Racer Safety 26″ Frame 28 x 1 3/8″ Wheels Fixed wheel Located in Australia I can ship it worldwide at cost by air freight. Or free shipping by sea freight to the UK (takes longer) This superb road racer was a state-of-the-art m..
Manufactured by:Ancienne Maison MichauxCompagnie Parisienne27 Rue Jean CoujonParisFrame Number 2635This Velocipede has a direct connection with Pierre Michaux, for it was his company who arecredited with inventing the bicycle.After just two years of business, Michaux was running into financ..
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..
1890 Hillman Herbert & Cooper THE PREMIER‘Model I’ Convertible (Removable top tube)18″ Frame. 30″ Front Wheel. 28″ Rear Wheel. Frame No 57375This Premier has a removable top tube to make it a ‘convertible’ model for either a lady or gentleman to ride. Though other companies experimented with ‘convertibles’ I’ve never see..
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..