Silver Anchor English bike?

[juvela]

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bringing it back to OEM will entail a search for the correct Cyclo Benelux rear mech

the original hath been replaced with some manner of Shimano Lark - likely done to increase the gear capacity of the ensemble...

so it may be necessary to replace the machine's gear block as well if one wishes to put the conveyance into its stock configuration


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[SilverBullet08]

Not Raleigh, the fork crown gives it away. Raleigh models from that era with Cyclo gears included Lenton GP and Blue Streak, but every Nottingham Raleigh into the early 60s had the tubing fork crown. Even the '62 Gran Sport with Campy gears had the tubing fork crown. By '64, Carlton and Record were using higher grade fork crown, and only Tourist was using the tubing fork crown.

Retro Raleighs

Hercules makes total sense, Armstrong, BSA, Sun - look at the Birmingham makers that were acquired by Raleigh and TI.

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Rudge bikes were built by Raleigh from before WWII, who maintained the marque into the late 60s - made by Raleigh, they used Raleigh's tubing fork crown
This is a 1968 model roadster.
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Yes I also have a 59 Hercules so that would be awesome

 

[SilverBullet08]

Nice bike regardless and a great start to a worthwhile project! Hope you continue with it and bring back the finished machine to the CABE!

I definitely will when I get around to it. I have other projects and life in the way right now

 

[SilverBullet08]

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bringing it back to OEM will entail a search for the correct Cyclo Benelux rear mech

the original hath been replaced with some manner of Shimano Lark - likely done to increase the gear capacity of the ensemble...

so it may be necessary to replace the machine's gear block as well if one wishes to put the conveyance into its stock configuration


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All in due time

 

[bulldog1935]

Here's Lou's 1960 Lenton again.
Cyclo RD, cable-operated Cyclo FD.
5 rear cogs. 3/8" axles, and rear hub width made to swap with Sturmey.
All original.

 

[bulldog1935]

All in due time

I find it highly unlikely anything was changed on the OP bike. It has the look of a department store purchase.
Though the saddle may have been replaced.

 

[SilverBullet08]

Well it has a decal from a local San Diego bike shop either Gilroys or Elroys

 

[bulldog1935]

@SilverBullet08 In that case, you probably want to learn more about the bike shop. It may have been exported to their menu selection.
It doesn't appear to be a British Isles brand, but was certainly made by a large British bike manufacturer.
It's the same basic Club Racer frame built all through the 50s following the mold of RRA, maybe not quite that grade, and updated with 1960 components.
Search San Diego museums, and see if there's an organization that may find some history for you.

 

[SilverBullet08]

@SilverBullet08 In that case, you probably want to learn more about the bike shop. It may have been exported to their menu selection.
It doesn't appear to be a British Isles brand, but was certainly made by a large British bike manufacturer.
It's the same basic Club Racer frame built all through the 50s following the mold of RRA, maybe not quite that grade, and updated with 1960 components.
Search San Diego museums, and see if there's an organization that may find some history for you.

Here is the decal

 

[juvela]

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Gilmore's Bicycle & Toy Stores

three San Diego locations: downtown, Linda Vista & Ocean Beach

telephone directory page of 1960:

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