The British bike thread

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

The last Pashley Mailstar 2001. Differs from ours having a cable and horseshoe lock. Also benefits from a SRAM 5 speed hub gear. Sadly operated by a gripshit. Mine and Jo's have a SA 3 speed hub and the extra two ratios would be welcome.

 

[3wheeler7]

I spend hours rebuilding bikes and even at zero labour costs I often still manage to sell them at a loss - that's a problem with retirement.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

I spend hours rebuilding bikes and even at zero labour costs I often still manage to sell them at a loss - that's a problem with retirement.
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Keeps us off the streets and is constructive though. You have created something both utilitarian and beautiful.

 

[grantoury]

RRAs, they're British aren't they?
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That first one is incredible!

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

That first one is incredible!

I would struggle to choose.

 

[grantoury]

I would struggle to choose.

If that first one was my size, I wouldn't...

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

If that first one was my size, I wouldn't...

I have a Super Lenton with Chrome ends and forks. Not as fancy but will have to do me.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Lenton and Esquire.

 

[grantoury]

This ad caught my eye while reading about the RRA; a million bicycles built in 1957.