Meekstapher
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Hello all, I’m looking for a little more info on this guy. My understanding is, it’s from the 30’s and the make and model is Armstrong. I got from a guy in Phoenix. Thanks for all the help!
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Pre War Commuter????
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here's a starting place for Armstrong, Birmingham - not your specific model, but possibly the make
onlinebicyclemuseum.co.uk
www.classicrendezvous.com
www.gracesguide.co.uk
I can't get Velobase to link (but I can snip them) - your derailleur is Cyclo "triangle hanger earlier version", early 30s to early 40s
they don't date your shifter
1930 Armstrong Gent's 'Riche' Cross-frame Roadster – The Online Bicycle Museum
1930 Armstrong Gent's 'Riche' Cross-frame Roadster
onlinebicyclemuseum.co.uk
Home Page - Classic Rendezvous
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www.classicrendezvous.com
Armstrong Cycles - Graces Guide
I can't get Velobase to link (but I can snip them) - your derailleur is Cyclo "triangle hanger earlier version", early 30s to early 40s
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they don't date your shifter
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Meekstapher
On Training Wheels
Wow thanks for all the help really appreciate it!
dnc1
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Did a quick look in the VC-C library
Armstrong were definitely using that chainring design in the 1930's.
The 'Cyclo' rear derailleur was an option in the very limited range 1939/40 catalogue, but on this sporty model.....
In the 1936 catalogue they were using hub gears or the 'Tri-velox' gear system with the stationary derailleur and sliding gear cluster.
Catalogues between these time periods are currently not available unfortunately.
Of course, your 'Cyclo' could also have been a period aftermarket upgrade pre, or post WW2.
Here's a period road test from 1939.....
I think this may be from the 1938 model year though, it does feature the 'Cyclo' or 'Simplex' gear however.
All images from the V-CC library.
Armstrong were definitely using that chainring design in the 1930's.
The 'Cyclo' rear derailleur was an option in the very limited range 1939/40 catalogue, but on this sporty model.....
In the 1936 catalogue they were using hub gears or the 'Tri-velox' gear system with the stationary derailleur and sliding gear cluster.
Catalogues between these time periods are currently not available unfortunately.
Of course, your 'Cyclo' could also have been a period aftermarket upgrade pre, or post WW2.
Here's a period road test from 1939.....
I think this may be from the 1938 model year though, it does feature the 'Cyclo' or 'Simplex' gear however.
All images from the V-CC library.
