His 'n hers 1930s-ish Sunbeams - hers with lit' oil bath
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His 'n hers 1930s-ish Sunbeams - hers with lit' oil bath
Just won the auctions, so I don't know much. Both will full chaincases, hers with 3-speed hub and top tube shifter (anybody can ID from this photo?). Canvas-topped saddles, alas. His has interesting dyno with at least a front light. Cool tool bag and saddle bag. Hers has an interesting looking front brake. Might combine components for best of all worlds. Have to wait to see what I got in detail tomorrow.
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I can't say Raleigh for sure, but it's a 26" roadster that's probably not a Sunbeam... I can't find any example of those using those round fork crowns. Definitely a Raleigh thing but there could be other makes as well.
Very nice. One of my favorite styles of bikes and the 26" frame would be just my size from a contemporary perspective, though in fact I wouldn't be able to stand over it!
Very nice. One of my favorite styles of bikes and the 26" frame would be just my size from a contemporary perspective, though in fact I wouldn't be able to stand over it!
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Oh, if it is a Raleigh that wouldn't be the original chain case. Definitely different than usual, as Raleigh had the center portion open to expose the stay from early on.
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They should definitely be 28" rims and the frame is 26" center-to-top, with about a 36" standover height. I've stared at a lot of these and have had a similar 24" frame, and I'd just about bet money on that being precisely the case.