The Market; all pre-war bicycles for sale

1899 BEESTON HUMBER ROADSTER WITH DETACHABLE JOINTS25″ Frame. 28″ Wheels. Duplex Front Fork. Duplex Chainstay. Bowden back brake. Frame No 74993As one of the world’s top cycle manufacturers, Humber bicycles at the turn of the century offered a wide range of options. By spending £5 more than the top of the range ‘No 1’ featured here..

1890 COVENTRY MACHINISTS’ Co SWIFT DIAMOND SAFETYModel C. 20″ Frame. 30″ Wheels.32.5″ Standover height (ground to top of top tube)Frame No 97991The Coventry Machinists' Co introduced their new diamond frame model in 1890 to replace their crossframe, and it immediately became a top selling safety bicycle, both in Brita..

c1867 Michaux Serpentine Juvenile VelocipedeFront wheel 28″Rear wheel 24″No 90 stamped in the rear of the seat spring This very rare first pattern Michaux velocipede was sold in a Sotheby’s auction in June, 1987 as Lot 375. It had been found in a storage in Marseilles by the grandson of Amie and Rene Olivier (w..

William Henry Grout patented the Grout Tension Bicycle in 1870 introducing hollow forks, and adjustable spokes among other innovations. These developments being concurrent with James Starley and his work on the Ariel which is generally acknowledged as the first true Ordinary Bicycle. Thus Grout can arguably claim a share of the credit in the dev..

William Henry Grout patented the Grout Tension Bicycle in 1870 introducing hollow forks, and adjustable spokes among other innovations. These developments being concurrent with James Starley and his work on the Ariel which is generally acknowledged as the first true Ordinary Bicycle. Thus Grout can arguably claim a share of the credit in the dev..

c1920 Dursley Pedersen No.8 Gentlemans Bicycle. Frame Number 5461, enamelled light green over a nickel-plated finish and nickel-plated parts, 28-inch aluminium rim wheels, three-speed Pedersen hub gear with it correct control, celluloid grips, plated crank and rat trap pedals, nickel-plated inflater and clips, Lucas oil lamp. Offered with the sa..

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..

Very unusual machine featuring an open spring around the steering head.This is a later design that led into the transitional period in the early 1870`sThe front wheel is 41” and the rear is 32”Both wheels are in a delicate state whilst still able to support the machine.Contact us for more details Would m..

1926 SINGER GENT'S GRANDE Model No 7Paintwork: ‘Finest quality chocolate enamel’Celluloid colour-matched handlebars and grips26″ Frame. 28″ Wheels. Frame No 414157Toolbag with Singer nameAluminium pedals with Singer name on the rubbersAluminium r..

Highly original machine.42” rim radially spokedOld repair on the rear fork but retaining the original rear wheel.Tapering back bone. Original saddle and mounting brackets.Interesting lamp bracket being mounted on the steering head.Original grey paint to frame and wheels.Nickel plating prese..