Humber just in from England

[jungleterry]

This one just arrived. .Have not had time to detail . Our usual bikes are Raleigh but this one was just so deferent . Has the split forks and great patina. The Dyno hub says 48. If anyone has any addition comments or knowledge of this now would be great . Thank you so much Terry and Tammy

 

[juvela]

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another wonderful find on your part!

getting an example with the quad blade fork a big plus

three pieces of Humber paper from 1952 archived here; registration required...

You searched for humber - De oude fiets

oudefiets.nl

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[jungleterry]

Thank you so much . Hope to have him detailed tomorrow and in the line up . Thought the split forks where really neat too.

 

[Threespeedmafia]

Very cool, Terry! Is it blue or is that just the lighting? It looks very complete and excellent shape for the age. Great find!

 

[jungleterry]

Thank you . This one is dark blue with double gold pin stripping

 

[juvela]

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we shall all look forward to more photos as you have an opportunity to work with it

member @dnc1 is sure to be able to shed illumination when he next drops by...

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btw -

did you ever take delivery on the orangish frankish two wheeler or is she as yet in transit?

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[jungleterry]

Which one was she . The French one

 

[dnc1]

Only the "Royal" models came in Royal Blue.
Depending on what size wheels you have, and considering the rod braking system, you would appear to have either of these two models.....

...the top image shows the 28" wheel version, the lower image the 26" version.
The 'Royal Elf' models featured cable operated brakes but we're otherwise pretty similar.

I think that you can safely date the machine using the Dynohub.

Those forks were an early 'Humber' feature, they also produced 'Duplex' tubed frames in their past.....

(Images from V-CC library, 1947 and 1952 'Humber' catalogues).

 

[jungleterry]

thats great information ,thank you so much. its the royal tourist model for sure .

 

[juvela]

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Which one was she . The French one

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in reviewing the image "goldish" might be more appropriate description than "orangish"

(credit this old guy's poor "memory" )

gear ensemble Huret Svelto

hubs Normandy Sport

brakes CLB

pedals Lyotard

chainset DURAX(?)

date ~MCMLXV

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