Spotted on the street

[MattiThundrrr]

This klunker-style build is something a bit different to the usual. It's a shame the saddle and shifter aren't quite in keeping with the look

I like it a lot!

My general philosophy is to try not to criticize a saddle of a ridden bike. I have used some horrible looking perches, but in that situation, they serve a more noble purpose than appearance. In my mind, comfort is king, because when I'm sitting on it, I can't see it anyways

 

[zerogravitas]

Carlton on a corner.

 

[Guinessisgoodforyou]

Ouch^ short wheelbase version

 

[27motorhead]

Ouch^ short wheelbase version

It's OK, the pointy-uppy saddle saved them from going over the bars! I think the rider is still curled-up over on the grass verge to the side groaning in agony!

 

[Rotorhead]

Spotted in the garage at work. At first glance I thought it was retro. Then I saw the discs and electronic shifting. Nice though…

 

[juvela]

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Yoykhuz!

whot be the dentition on that laaaaaaaaaaaaarge cog?!?!?!

looks like something Major Taylor might have used as a chainwheel...


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[Botty Kayer]

Not on the street but spotted on the train, the owner had just accompanied the vintage London to Brighton rally (for cars from before 1905).
Its a 1889 Singer made in Coventry and is one of 6 left in existence. On trend wide bars, fixed wheel and single rod front brake. Solid rubber tyres on metal rims. He rode 58 miles on it on Saturday, chapeau sir!

My 'vintage' 1996 bike in the background. Also i learnt today mine is considered vintage, as are bikes 25-99 years old, older than a 100 is considered antique apparently, so at 136 years old and still rolling it a working antique, amazing.

 

[Ecurie Peril]

Not on the street but spotted on the train, the owner had just accompanied the vintage London to Brighton rally (for cars from before 1905).
Its a 1889 Singer made in Coventry and is one of 6 left in existence. On trend wide bars, fixed wheel and single rod front brake. Solid rubber tyres on metal rims. He rose 58 miles on it on Saturday, chapeau sir!

My 'vintage' 1996 bike in the background. Also i learnt today mine is considered vintage, as are bikes 25-99 years old, older than a 100 is considered antique apparently, so at 136 years old and still rolling it a working antique, amazing.
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Truly outstanding. What a piece of machinery

 

[Botty Kayer]

The saddle isn't period correctly apparently, and is considerably newer coming from 1905

Also the handlebar grips are made from buffalo horn.

 

[ferrus]

What a superb thing that Singer is.
It's particularly pertinent for me coming from Coventry, - my old school, Coundon Court (well the 6th form) was George Singers house. Nothing was ever made of this at the time leaving me and my bike obsessed mates totally unaware.
https://houseandheritage.org/2018/03/09/coundon-court/