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SirMike1983
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
There was one on this website that was based in New York. The owner was kind enough to send me a few photos by email. My response was as below.
"I got your emailed pictures. What an interesting bike - it's an unusual brand of bike to find in the US, and a fairly early bike as well. Does the rear hub have an inscription on it? They often have a year code on them along with the model type. It looks to me to be 1940s at the absolute latest, probably 1930s would be more like it. What size are the wheels and frame? I'm wondering if it's a 26 or 28 inch wheel roadster. It's a very traditional design. Really cool find."
"I got your emailed pictures. What an interesting bike - it's an unusual brand of bike to find in the US, and a fairly early bike as well. Does the rear hub have an inscription on it? They often have a year code on them along with the model type. It looks to me to be 1940s at the absolute latest, probably 1930s would be more like it. What size are the wheels and frame? I'm wondering if it's a 26 or 28 inch wheel roadster. It's a very traditional design. Really cool find."
juvela
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
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Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals. - The Royal London bicycle from 1950s - I have a men's bicycle from the 50s. The brand is The Royal London. Saddle: Lycett. All original parts and in great condition. I am interested in selling it and would like an appraisal.
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Just got this stuff from my local bike shop that is closing down for $50.00. I’m really only interested in the two Schwinns. Is there any value in the wood wheels or the two dynamo wheels? I have no knowledge of these. Also, the is there any interest in the Royal London bike? I don’t have much...
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SirMike1983
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Old bike parts | General Discussion About Old Bicycles
Just got this stuff from my local bike shop that is closing down for $50.00. I’m really only interested in the two Schwinns. Is there any value in the wood wheels or the two dynamo wheels? I have no knowledge of these. Also, the is there any interest in the Royal London bike? I don’t have much...
The one in the second thread is the one the owner emailed me about with some additional photos. That one looks like a '30s-'40s era bike to me, probably 1930s. I did not hear back from the owner about the rear hub, but it's a fairly old bike based on the features.
juvela
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
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it seemed clear to me that the machine in the BF thread was something other than a Raleigh/TI product
the posters on the thread seemed to assume it was Raleigh since they had not before heard tell of the marque
was hoping SirMike would drop in to shed some luma
the OP never returned to the thread with any additional information
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it seemed clear to me that the machine in the BF thread was something other than a Raleigh/TI product
the posters on the thread seemed to assume it was Raleigh since they had not before heard tell of the marque
was hoping SirMike would drop in to shed some luma
the OP never returned to the thread with any additional information
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SirMike1983
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
The pictures of the one on BikeForums with cable brakes are too small to be helpful. You are right that it was pre-mature to conclude it was a Raleigh product.
The one that was on this forum was an older rod brake model that looked pre-war to me, just going by the pictures I had. The hub on that one would help tell the tale.
Royal London bikes are unusual in the US and that early rod brake bike was worth a look if it was local to you.
The one that was on this forum was an older rod brake model that looked pre-war to me, just going by the pictures I had. The hub on that one would help tell the tale.
Royal London bikes are unusual in the US and that early rod brake bike was worth a look if it was local to you.
juvela
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
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the marque, at least, be yet active
Walmart is selling machines bearing the name
presumably ones of sinoic origin...
if it has become a house brand in the world of Waltonia would be interesting to learn how/whence they acquired it...
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the marque, at least, be yet active
Walmart is selling machines bearing the name
presumably ones of sinoic origin...
if it has become a house brand in the world of Waltonia would be interesting to learn how/whence they acquired it...
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HARPO
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
Hi Mike
I was in touch with him also, as I'm on Long island. He sent me probably the same photos as you received, which showed the bike to be in more disrepair than I had imagined.
He's open to any offer (just wants it to go to a good home he told me), but there's just so much work that needs to be done. I don't know...
fred
HARPO
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
It's fairly local...but needs SO MUCH work...
With the additional photos he sent, it appears that the crank set and rims were spray painted silver.
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HARPO
Riding a '38 Autocycle Deluxe
@SirMike1983 He told me, after I inquired, that it was a Sturmey Archer rear hub.
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