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May 11, 2016February 7, 2017 joelflood 1930's, British, for sale, Humber, Sturmey archer

For Sale: Humber Special with steering dampener

We recently got this bike and I offer it for sale today. It is a Humber Special with a large size frame. It has the Humber cranks and fork. What is really cool about the bike is the steering dampener on the non-drive side of the headtube. See photo. Basically there is a band … Continue reading For Sale: Humber Special with steering dampener

October 26, 2015February 7, 2017 joelflood awesome shop bike, bob jackson, British, Columbus

Awesome Shop Bike: Bob Jackson racing trike

This is a bike / trike that I am surprised never made it to the blog yet. I was reminded of it because earlier in the week a similar trike came to my attention offered for sale on central NJ Craigslist. My size even! Here is a link to the listing. Bob jackson trike … Continue reading Awesome Shop Bike: Bob Jackson racing trike

October 21, 2015February 7, 2017 joelflood 1970, awesome customers bike, British, brooks, Campagnolo

Awesome customer’s bike: Early 1970’s Pete Matthews

This bike belongs to one of our best customers. He recently acquired it and brought it in for us to assemble / service. He rode it for the The Great British Bike Weekend that happened over the weekend here in Philly. It is an early 1970's Pete Matthews. Mr. Matthews is mostly known for … Continue reading Awesome customer’s bike: Early 1970’s Pete Matthews

October 8, 2015February 7, 2017 joelflood 57cm, British, Campagnolo, Condor, for sale, T.A., w.b. hurlow

For sale: 57CM Condor complete bike

Here is a nice bike that needs a good home. 57CM seat tube CTC Condor in great shape. Condor is a well established British company that was started in 1948 Condor history that built and still does build great bikes. Tom Simpson rode for them and W.B. (Bill) Hurlow headed up their shop for a … Continue reading For sale: 57CM Condor complete bike