1886 Premier

[PhillB]

My colleague Joe took it for a quick spin while I was not in....
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He didn't even pump up the tyres
He did though mount it correctly onto the step

(Apologies to anyone who's seen this before - I've put it in here for completeness)

I agree, I would not be able to resist riding it.... (Just need some 30" William Bonkers-Shwalbe tyres!)

 

[bikeworkshop]

 

[bikeworkshop]

$100!!!

4 months wages for a working man

 

[Frankenorange]

$100!!!

inflation calculator says $3357 in todays money

 

[bikeworkshop]

Or 4 months at minimum wage - now £8000

The price of a premium piece.
Then and now

 

[ferrus]

It’s a really beautiful thing.

 

[vtwinvince]

That thing is a work of art.