1880 Singer Royal Challenge Ordinary“The Youth’s Bicycle”42″ Front wheelFrame No 33151 / 42The 42 inch Challenge “Youth’s Bicycle” was introduced in 1879 and priced at £9. Advertised as suitable for a rider with a 28 inch inseam, in 1880 its price was reduced to £7 10/- (compared with £16 1..
Starley Brothers was formed in November 1870.James Starley left CMC to create his own company with his two sons.This machine has a 46” driving wheel with V section rim and tensioned wire spokes. Described by cycling historian Andrew Ritchie as ‘probably the most energetic and inventive genius in the history of bicycle technology’ t..
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..
A nice example of an early English Velocipede bicycle also known as a 'Bone Shaker' for obvious reasons. This a good riding machine having been well cared for by the previous custodian and used for various period events in their ownership. Good tight spokes and fellows for the wheels and a leather strap operates the rear brake by twisting the ..
1910s Alldays ‘Standard’ Carrier Tricycle26″ WheelsLENGTH: 82″WIDTH: 30″HEIGHT: 42″This Alldays, used by the Gent’s Outfitters ‘Watson Prickard Ltd’ of Liverpool, is the world’s most superb original surviving example. It even retains some old laundry boxes inside the case. Bea..