Rudge whitworth for sale in uk 63 used rudge whitworths. It can be affected by a number of factors, rangingfrom the amount of available inventoryin the market, current cycling fashion and trends,andseasonality. But nothing beats revisiting the era via the hard saddle, crunchy gears, awkward handlebars and exhilarating ride of on an early 20th century bicycle. If you are looking for a project bike shop this page or parts to complete your project, check out our nos parts for sale pages. We have a rare and excellently restored 1938 rudge special 500cc motorcycle available.
They made an excellent reputation for themselves over the next twenty years for producing a full range of beautifully made machines with many clever and unique features and ridden by king george v and family. We are a friendly club dedicated to rudge whitworth rudge motorcycles, autocycles, bicycles and rudge python engined motorcycles. Get in gear with target to shop mens womens and kids bikes. The raleigh bicycle company is a british bicycle manufacturer based in nottingham, england and founded by woodhead and angois in 1885. This is the fourth bike i have bought from your company and every transaction has been excellent and every bike has been as good or better than described. Eventually bought by and finally retired by raleigh, the rudge name nonetheless takes a rightfully prominent spot in englands cycling history. With a year range in mind, its easy to zero in on the listings you want and even contact a dealer to. Rudge whitworth cycles was a british bicycle, bicycle saddle, motorcycle and sports car wheel manufacturer that resulted from the merger of two bicycle manufacturers in 1894, whitworth cycle co. Using raleigh as their brand name, it is one of the oldest bicycle companies in the world. It ended up in my possession when a friend decided he had no more room for bikes in his garage. For example, i decided to check the value of my fiveyearold specialized allez elite. This is the place to keep a running topic documenting your project stepbystep.
We sell s of vintage, classic, retro, reproduction, and antique bicycles for the avid collector. Vintage 1962 rudge bicycle, 3 spd sturmey archer, brooks saddle, rack, org. This bicycle was already called the bicyclette, a name that became the french word for bicycle. In 1894 it merged with the whitworth cycle co to form rudge whitworth. Budget bicycle center has vintage bicycles from all eras. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Rudge britains best bicycle brochure 4 pages receipt from eddies cycle center 1 page dunlop tyre leaflet with white roadster white sidewall model indicated handlebar tag for this rudge bicycle 2 pages care for your cycle pamphlet raleigh industries limited. Its covered in surface rust and in fairly poor condition. Bike serial numbers all bikes 1 all have unique serial numbers. It probably wont help you, but the serial number on mine is 317860 r.
He got the rudge from a friend of his who said hed want it back someday. If you have a question about your antique bicycle, we. I have listed my collection of british bicycles below chronologically. The bicycle itself is the same, only the badges are different. I have an all original 52 rudge based on hub date which has chrome, no black, and the brazed on pulley mount. Im the guardian of this 1938 rudgewhitworth 3speed serial number a592537. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options.
The rudge club has an active network of members all over the world, with area reps organising a range of events and meetings. Involved with the bicycle community in town and rides almost everywhere he can, but also loves riding. Rudge enthusiasts club is dedicated to rudge whitworth rudge motorcycles, autocycles, bicycles and rudge python engined motorcycles. One source for raleigh serial numbers indicates aj as being used in 1948. Unfollow rudge bicycle to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Dan rudge built the first rudge high bicycles in 1870. The rudge whitworth offices and staff were moved to coventry in december 1895 although it is believed that manufacture of the main components continued at the former whitworth works in birmingham, warwickshire, and machines continued to be offered under separate names until 1896. The basic safety bike was followed by a ladies edition of the british roadster bicycle that was designed with a skirt guard, paving the way for a generation of female bicycle riders.
I never hesitate to recommend bicycle blue book when someone asks me a good choice to buy a bike. As well as allchrome roadsters with raleigh badges, raleigh industries ltd sold some of them with rudgewhitworth badges. Certainly one of the prominent makers of the classic british era. Surplus and new spares are made available to site members and up to date accurate technical, machine dating, spares lists and. Follow each item in the list for a photograph of the bicycle as well as a description. Browse water bottles, helmets, and accessories to complete your ride. However the rudge name became famous for its motorcycles that were manufactured between 1911 and 1946. Bikes are simply worth what someone else is willing to pay for them. Bicycle blue book will then return the current price the bike can be expected to fetch.
Dedicated to rudge whitworth motorcycles since 1956 explore the rudge club. After the second war raleigh bought the company and kept them in production for some time, continuing to be their top end model till their eventual retirement. Hello vintage motorcycles, there is an auction tomorrow in my small town and one of the items is a rudge autocycle, circa 1940ish i believe. Vintage bicycle rudge for sale in uk view 31 bargains. Get the best deals on rudge vintage bikes when you shop the largest online selection at. Find your used bicycle blue book value the pros closet. Hello and welcome to my listing for this vintage so often these are missing key parts. Finding a bicycle serial number most bicycles have their serial number engraved beneath their bottom bracket, but sometimes serial numbers are found in other places. Budget bicycle center vintage circa 1950 up bicycles for. Around the end of the 19th century, an innovative concept known as the safety bicycle changed americas attitude toward bikes, especially for women.
It was claimed to be the principal manufacturing company in the world for cycles of every. Rudge was successful in the period of the ordinary and they almost invented the safety. Sturmeyarcher aw threespeed hub, rare alloy aluminum shell, date stamped 1953. Rudge whitworth was formed in 1895 with the amalgamation of rudge of coventry and whitworth of birmingham, both bicycle companes. They began motorcycle manufacture in 1911 and went into liquidation in 1933. In 1879 they produced one of the first models designed by lawson. Technical information, modifications and restoration topics are discussed in vivid detail. Used, vintage rudge sport bicycle with brooks seat this bracket came with a box of early motorcycle parts that contained some rudge multi items and veteran triumph parts. This rudge bicyclette model h has a rare double tube frame. Bicycle values tend to be highest when the weather is warm, in places where its pleasant to ride, and wherever there are a lot of people who like bikes. Rudge whitworth motorcycles rudge enthusiasts club. Harleydavidson values and pricing youre looking for from 1960 to 2020. After being acquired by frank bowden in december 1888, it became the raleigh cycle company, which was registered as a.
Unfollow vintage bicycle rudge to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Rudge whitworth began in the late 19th century as a manufacturer of bicycles. Rudge sports, estimated to be from 1953 yep, a 60 year old bike. They fluctuate, which is whya bicycle blue book database will give you a wide range of values. Bicycle frame serial no dating the online bicycle museum. Vintage old rudge whitworth ltd bike cycle bicycle. Museum bikes prior to 1944 classic cycle bainbridge island. As the list has expanded i have included bikes of friends as well. Vintage bicycle bike rudge sticker decals set ebay. These attentions consist in cleaning, oiling and adjusting various parts and keeping the tyres properly inflated. Coventry, england click on pics to see a larger version updated 2.
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