If only it was bigger . The one that rode away .

bagpuss · Oct 5, 2019

A few years ago I owned this for a short while,but at about 21 inches it was way to small. So I moved it on . Tel's lovely machine caused me to get nostalgic .
1931 Sunbeam Road Racer .

Sunbeam "road racer" 1931 by rebalrid, on Flickr

Sunbeam Scorcher. by rebalrid, on Flickr

Sunbeam "Road racer " 1931 by rebalrid, on Flickr

Jamiedyer · Oct 5, 2019

Very nice, my size

Jamie

OldTel · Oct 5, 2019

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Hi, thanks for showing us your old Sunbeam, I'm a sucker for those old angles, they have a certain elegance, and are comfortable to ride. I have one of these in the pipeline, a 1932 one, and I can't wait to finish it ( maybe this winter ), everything has come off okay but the bottom bracket ( Sunbeams own

) adjustment 'nut' currently needs freeing up. the K series close ratio sturmey seems a waste of time but 'hay hum' , Thanks Terry

bagpuss · Oct 5, 2019

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Terry .
With you all the way on the angles of the "Sunbeam " and bicycles of the period . They are easy to ride .
This is another Sunbeam I owned for a while . Again it is now with a new owner .
1937 "Golden Road Racer" Pictured as I bought it . Again too small for me , although I did manage to lead out a classic vehicle parade in a local village a few years ago . It was a real talking point

Sunbeam Golden Road Racer by rebalrid, on Flickr

Looking forward to seeing yours finished .

Paul .
Ps Have you seen one of these lamps before ? Nefa or Nepa ,British made
The left one . It takes batteries

Lamps by rebalrid, on Flickr

velomaniac · Oct 6, 2019

Looks can be deceptive because that looks way too big for you Jamie

Jamiedyer · Oct 6, 2019

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At 21’’ I am sure I could give it a try

Jamie

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