1890 Headshock 69er

[breezerboy]

Ok, so technically it's 30" front and 28" rear, but you get the idea.

1/2" travel fork and super springy saddle giving luxurious comfort while ripping across dirt tracks and cobbles at 10mph or thereabouts.

Early cycle computer, yes, really! (on L/H front wheelnut)

Weight as you see it - approx 30 - 32lb

 

[Cherrymatt]

Don't forget the pegs on the back wheel for some nice grinds!!!

Fantastic machine!!!

Got to be BOTM

 

[breezerboy]

Also notice the 40 tangent spoke rear wheel for strength coupled with direct (screwed straight into hub - who said that's new Easton/Velomax, etc) 32 spoke radial front for weight saving.

 

[retrobikeguy]

Just another single speeder :roll:





Is this the oldest ride on the site then :?:

 

[Lid]

I am sure that I rented a bedsit with that exact same plumbing!

 

[orange71]

We should have a botm for bikes older than say 1960...

 

[ajm]

Fantastic! Does it have a story attached? (I'm sure it has plenty of stories attached, but do you know anything about its history?)

Cheers,

AJ

 

[The Ken]

how does it ride? looks great, I want one.

 

[breezerboy]

Very comfortable, pretty slow (10mph feels about flat out!)

Only known survivor so far, so good luck

 

[icantthinkofausername]

Has it got wooden pedals !?