1898 Quadrant Chainless ladies model cycle

[dnc1]

Blasting with baking Soda works great also. Have had that done to a few frames a lot less hard on the metal.

Unfortunately the bicycles frame is beyond blasting. It requires one of the frame tubes to be completely replaced as it has rotted right through in a couple of places.
This will be addressed in the not too distant future I hope.
Firstly I am moving house over the next month, not easy during a lockdown, and then the dismantling will start in earnest.

 

[kermit]

I think Victor had a roller shaft drive also

 

[dnc1]

Wow--- yes Orient had the same system called spin rollers I wonder who got the patent rights from who - like my Durkopp licenced by Rover

Would love to see some photos of the Durkopp.
A friend collects only Rovers, he has around 14 I think, all from different years.
I'm sure he'd love to see your Durkopp.

I think Victor had a roller shaft drive also

I'll check that one out too, thanks for the information.

 

[bikejunk]

Would love to see some photos of the Durkopp.
A friend collects only Rovers, he has around 14 I think, all from different years.
I'm sure he'd love to see your Durkopp.

I'll check that one out too, thanks for the information.

search durkopp on this sight

 

[dnc1]

I finally started work on this project today.
Most things came apart fairly easily.....

The seat stays have a quite interesting construction, two individual pieces with a separate linking piece.....

This allows the rear hub to be pulled sideways from the back-pedalling band brake mechanism.
More info and photos to follow tomorrow.

 

[Barnegatbicycles]

 

[Freqman1]

Here is where having a fabricator/machinist as a good friend would come in handy! An ambitious project but worth saving such a unique machine. I look forward to your progress. V/r Shawn

 

[dnc1]

Here is where having a fabricator/machinist as a good friend would come in handy! An ambitious project but worth saving such a unique machine. I look forward to your progress. V/r Shawn

Thanks, I have a few such friends fortunately, and some engineering skills myself.
But none with specialist frame building skills, but these friends have friends, so hopefully someone will know someone.
It will take time, but I hope we get there in the end.
The ultimate aim is to make it rideable and reliable to use for certain cycling events.

 

[redline1968]

Id replicate the seat and leave the original alone for preservation..very cool bike worthy of saving..

 

[dnc1]

Working on the original rear wheel today.
Unfortunately the rim was completely rotten, I couldn't see how far gone it was until I removed both of the tyres on it.
Yes, both of the tyres!
The outer cover was a TOC original beaded edge type tyre from the 'Leicester Rubber Co.'.....

Fitted inside that was a very early 'Dunlop Cambridge' clincher with no tread pattern, completely slick.....

This was obviously fitted as a puncture proofing method, crazy!
Inside that was a period Dunlop inner tube; sadly none of these,like the rim, are saveable.....

The spokes were also toast, but I've saved the original nipples and washers.
Spoking pattern was 4x, tied and soldered.

I now have to decide to go with beaded edge replacement rims, or clinchers.
Clinchers would be easier in terms of tyre choices, but we'll see.

The rear hub is in very good condition and the freewheel is free, not seized.....

'Freewheel' side showing the roller-drive system in detail.....

Braking side.....

Hub oiler is by 'Perry' and is patented, number:
19588/94.....

...now I just have to do some research on how to dismantle it, as I'll need to remove the 'freewheel' and the braking surface in order to respoke and rebuild the wheel.