Ladies Townsend 3 speed

vaguely Art Deco inspired custom build, hope you like it







Frame: 1970s Townsend 19″ steel
Fork: chrome 1″ threaded with dynamo mount
Headset: vintage YST chrome 1″
Stem: vintage BF 1″ alloy quill stem
Handlebar: vintage chrome moustache bars
Grips: vintage rubber
Brake Levers: vintage alloy with new cables
Brake Calipers: vintage Weinmann Type 730 with new pads
Gear Shifter: vintage Sturmey-Archer 3 speed with new cable
Gear Cable Guides: vintage Terry downtube clips & SA chainstay fulcrum stop
Rear Sprocket: Sturmey-Archer 19 tooth dished
Chain: KMC ‘Z’ 1/8″
Chainset: Raleigh Superbe chrome, 44 tooth, 170mm
Bottom Bracket: Thun square taper semi-sealed cartridge
Pedals: vintage Union
Rims: Mavic (rear CXP22, front GP4)
Rear Hub: rear vintage Sturmey-Archer AW 3 speed
Front Hub: vintage Shimano HB-6207 with vintage chrome Sachs QR lever
Spokes: stainless steel
Tyres: new Schwalbe Delta Cruiser 700 x 32c
Saddle: vintage Brooks CR3
Seatpost: alloy micro-adjusable
Seatpost Binder: chrome bolt-up
Mudguards: vintage steel Raleigh (freshly stripped & powdercoated black) with custom fittings
Extras: vintage chrome bell
Weight: 29lb

A very nice build. It reminds me of a bike my wife had in the 1970s and 80s. I forget the name of the bike, but it was a very comfortable ride. It was amazing what hills she could get up when riding the bike, using the bottom gear of the SA 3-speed (46T front, 18T rear, 26" wheels).