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..
1883 Surrey Machinists ‘Invincible’ Light Roadster Ordinary 50″ WheelOval hollow backbone with lightweight double plated rear forkPatented DSH hollow rimsBronze hubs with Surrey Machinists’ unique hairspring spokingOriginal saddle, re-covered, on Humber saddle springThe Invincible was one of the top mode..
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..
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..
Manufactured by: Rudge and Co. Circa 1885 54” driving wheel18” trailing wheel.27” handlebars.Original saddle.Patented ball bearing bottom bracket.Tapered back bone.Original pedals (rubbers missing)Display as is, or restore to make a fabulous riding machine. Contact us ..
"The K3 Magnette must rank in the history books as the most famous and successful of all the record breaking MGs. With only 33 examples produced durin..