Rudge – Via Bicycle

January 20, 2016February 7, 2017 joelflood britain, ephemera, poster, Rudge

Late 1950’s Rudge Poster

This is an amazing Rudge poster we recently got. It is from the late 1950's - early 1960's. The dimensions are 31' wide by 41" tall. We promptly got it framed, and it looks wonderful. The condition is perfect, the colors are beautiful, and the content and typography are great. We also have a … Continue reading Late 1950’s Rudge Poster

February 21, 2015February 7, 2017 joelflood 1950's, aero clubman, British, Campagnolo, Dunlop, for sale, GB, Raleigh, Rudge, Sturmey archer

For sale: 1950’s Rudge Aero Clubman

This is a nice Rudge Aero Clubman from the 1950's offered for sale today. Here is a link to the Retro Raleigh page about the rise of the Clubman style bike in Great Britain. CLUBMAN! This bike is set up a bit differently than original, but still a clean example worthy of restoration. It … Continue reading For sale: 1950’s Rudge Aero Clubman

July 2, 2013February 7, 2017 joelflood dunelt, Hercules, Humber, pedals, Raleigh, Rudge

Raleigh Industries pedal comparison

1950s Raleigh Industries pedals. Raleigh, Rudge, Dunelt, Humber and Hercules. Slight variations and different pedal dustcaps. All made in England.

May 10, 2012February 7, 2017 joelflood english racer, Hercules, Humber, Raleigh, Robin hood, Rudge, Schwinn, Sturmey archer, Triumph

Raleigh’s Monopoly on ‘English Racers’

I recently found this illustration a publication Raleigh put out in the 1950s. It illustrates how Raleigh Industries owned most of the manufacturers of British built bikes that were imported in the United States, and as much as one might have thought it was cool to have a Rudge or Triumph rather than a Raleigh, … Continue reading Raleigh’s Monopoly on ‘English Racers’