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The Real Deal, not a Pashley recreation of a '20's racer ... But the Guv'nor is a name that suits it just as well.
Light Roadster (Unknown maker) by zombikombi1959, on Flickr
Not sure on the maker of this machine. The frame and flatter profile mudguards look to be early 1920's vintage, and the frame has a 3 digit frame number by the seat post. North Road handlebars are chrome plated (generally post 1930) and marked 'Phillips'. If it was built by Phillips, I would assume it would be fitted with a branded chainwheel as well. I think these have been added around 1930, to an earlier machine.
I've owned it for 15 years, and use it occasionally, once on a 50+ local VCC ride. I enjoy riding it, but am more into vintage lightweights, rather than rod braked roadsters. It rides fine, but could co with a sympathetic overhaul. Chain is worn, as are the brake blocks. Nothing serious. It also crabs very slightly, and I don't know if this is just a case of bad wheel alignment. It's never been serious enough to make me want to tear it down and fix anyway. Frame and forks look dead straight.
Most of the bike has been liberally painted with black enamel, and a long time ago too. Underneath that the usual bright parts are nickel plated, not chrome.
Saddle is a triple sprung Middlemores. It's like riding an armchair.
Middlemore by zombikombi1959, on Flickr
For those curious how a monster 26" frame roadster rides ... It is not as bad s you think. In fact I am only 5'8" and I love it up there. Once you are riding it is very well behaved with no vices. Soaks up any bumps with the big 28" wheels and sprung saddle. Easy to keep your balance on. You don't need to be 6'7" to enjoy it.
Taking the Guv'nor out for a spin by zombikombi1959, on Flickr
Looking for £250 on it. Without the carbide lamp. It's in Southampton.
Know it's not 'retro' so doesn't really fit in here, but just putting word about before I stick it on ebay.
My Guv'nor, unknown maker 1920's light roadster by zombikombi1959, on Flickr
Light Roadster (Unknown maker) by zombikombi1959, on Flickr
Not sure on the maker of this machine. The frame and flatter profile mudguards look to be early 1920's vintage, and the frame has a 3 digit frame number by the seat post. North Road handlebars are chrome plated (generally post 1930) and marked 'Phillips'. If it was built by Phillips, I would assume it would be fitted with a branded chainwheel as well. I think these have been added around 1930, to an earlier machine.
I've owned it for 15 years, and use it occasionally, once on a 50+ local VCC ride. I enjoy riding it, but am more into vintage lightweights, rather than rod braked roadsters. It rides fine, but could co with a sympathetic overhaul. Chain is worn, as are the brake blocks. Nothing serious. It also crabs very slightly, and I don't know if this is just a case of bad wheel alignment. It's never been serious enough to make me want to tear it down and fix anyway. Frame and forks look dead straight.
Most of the bike has been liberally painted with black enamel, and a long time ago too. Underneath that the usual bright parts are nickel plated, not chrome.
Saddle is a triple sprung Middlemores. It's like riding an armchair.
Middlemore by zombikombi1959, on Flickr
For those curious how a monster 26" frame roadster rides ... It is not as bad s you think. In fact I am only 5'8" and I love it up there. Once you are riding it is very well behaved with no vices. Soaks up any bumps with the big 28" wheels and sprung saddle. Easy to keep your balance on. You don't need to be 6'7" to enjoy it.
Taking the Guv'nor out for a spin by zombikombi1959, on Flickr
Looking for £250 on it. Without the carbide lamp. It's in Southampton.
Know it's not 'retro' so doesn't really fit in here, but just putting word about before I stick it on ebay.
My Guv'nor, unknown maker 1920's light roadster by zombikombi1959, on Flickr
