Fun ad. $40 in NC.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...38665174788449

https://scontent.fric1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...9g&oe=63FDE2CB

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Well that would be different, but then all the cool kids would start doing it! ...I hate to be boring but I think I'll just pop it into this space riiiight about here

Nice detail on the bike in this poster.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...94849060882221

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Loop frame, chaincase, but only one rod brake.
https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...Tw&oe=63FE270B

I would think that it originally had drop bars/club racer style

It probably had drop bars originally. The catalog pages show it as a drop bar club-style bike. It has an old set of North Road style bars on it, which I prefer over drop bars anyway. The condition matches the rest of the bike; probably converted a long time ago by the original owner.

Probably posted this before but it’s winter here and I’m jonesing to get out again and ride so was looking at pics….


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Humber blue is one of their best colors. I prefer it over the burgundy, and even the dark green.

Pretty decent Colt for $100 in NY.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...15006392191011

https://scontent.fric1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...8w&oe=6404728E

Ladies' clubman dresser for $80 in MI.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...03803487959884

https://scontent.fric1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...Zg&oe=6405057E

$150 and about an hour away from me. Good thing I'm completely over all things Tourist.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...90382591501105

https://scontent.fric1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...AQ&oe=6405CCE6

$100 Humber in MI.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...15654044265181

https://scontent.fric1-1.fna.fbcdn.n..._Q&oe=6405576A

The Sports we all need, a motorized 23" for $50 in NC.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...35071660960507

https://scontent.fric1-1.fna.fbcdn.n...ew&oe=64058FB2

Looks like a ladies' 23" for $75 in NY.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...28873354952725

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...sw&oe=640604F1

Probably overpriced, but oldish and quaint and loaded.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...58744232859196

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...Gw&oe=640595A3

I had one of those 'Bike Bug motors on an old Columbia three speed back in the 70's, it worked well but having the motor in front meant you got all the exhaust smoke and fumes in the face. Not to mention it sounded like a cheap weed trimmer running wide open.

How about a German one? Here's a Lloyd with a Sachs hub and a nice cradle frame.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...08303639581518

https://scontent-iad3-1.xx.fbcdn.net...Aw&oe=64080A8E

Dutch with drums, this is Sparta!

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...24941389094937

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$200 in NH. Probably overpriced.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...26934871096357

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That's no later than 1949, but absolutely is overpriced. My '52 was in better overall shape, wasn't rod brake, men's frame, came from NH, and was all of $75 on eBay.

-Kurt

"6 Old Raleigh Bicycles" for $1500 in PA.

https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...69856517502056

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I got the 1938 Maclean Featherweight in rideable condition over the weekend. Kind of a mix of various era parts. Rear hub is an alloy shell AW dated 1953. Wheels are 597mm/EA1 w/ Weinmann rims originally from a '48 Claud Butler. Titan steel stem and GB Maes bars, 1970s Weinmann levers and brakes. Saddle is a rubber Dunlop model that's reasonably comfortable but weighs a ton and will probably get replaced by a Brooks. I'm thinking this will be my Lake Pepin 3-speed ride bike.

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...ec87afde65.jpg
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That's really sharp. What brand and size of fenders are those? I'm looking at options for the 1953 Lenton fenders and fenders sized for EA1 specifically are hard to locate. I wonder if regular 650A or even 27 inch could be made to work.

Those look like Bluemels Club Special to me. They're plastic so could probably be bent to fit pretty easily.

Bluemels Lightweights, a bit wider than the Club Specials. @SirMike1983, these were probably made for 27” wheels, but they do fit the curve of these smaller wheels without undo bending. Kind of a classic English fender line!

Nlerner, that MacLeans is awesome! You must be thrilled. It looks like it has a large sprocket on the AW. I love the Russ-style forks. Titan steel stem is a nice touch.

Interesting about the 27 inch fenders - something I need to check out when buying fenders for the Lenton I'm working on.

This well-used Raleigh is posted locally, the transfer is one I don't think I've seen before. I'm always on the lookout for green frames in tatty shape, so posted for info. Could this be a Lenton Sports?

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...1ce2d26e59.jpg
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That looks like a Get It and Don't Ask Questions model.

-Kurt

You may be right. Thanks for the chuckle. I'm going to try and get it. If it works out I'll clean up the rust, do some kind of clear coat, and transfer my commuter parts.

I'm guessing a mid/late 50's Sports based on the non-detachable chain ring and metal mudguards. Could be plain gauge 531 or Hi-ten