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An authentic, rideable pre-war British racing bicycle with beautiful original patina.If you appreciate vintage bicycles with honest history, this 1936 Rudge Crescent is a remarkable survivor. Built in Coventry before the war, it features a 24-inch frame with a distinct sloping top tube, giving it a classic, sporty racing geometry that sta..

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..

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`s.The 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 ..

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 spoked.Old 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 pres..

Highly unusual early transitional bicycle.Saddle sprung via coil spring over steering head. The spring and top washer is a later addition.40” driving wheel with V rim and tensioned spokes.Two rear mounting steps and rear wheel brake.Incorrect rear wheel from a later ordinary bicycle.Possibly non original handle..

1890 Royal Singer Safety20.5″ Frame 28″ Equal Wheels with solid tyresFrame No 81977/28Singer was one of the world’s leading cycle manufacturers by the time the Safety Bicycle was introduced in 1886. The ‘Singer Safety’ went through many incarnations in its first few years, with updated vers..