This machine has just come my way. I had been looking for a Royal Enfield Girder or Duplex frame for a while and then this appeared at the right price. Only thing is I really don't know what it is. To all intents and purposes it looks like a Royal Enfield but has no head badge and never has had.
I've done some investigations and it seems that Robin Hood also offered a girder frame model, possibly actually built by Royal Enfield so this seems most likely what it is. The handlebars may just have been replaced some time in the bike's life and the Sturmey three speed dates from mid thirties but I would guess that the rest of the cycle is early twenties.
Some folks would restore it in this condition but I plan to oily rag and service. It's pretty much rideable as is, but lacks pedals.
If anyone out there can recognise the manufacturer please do let me know.
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| Mid twenties girder frame cycle. 28 inch wheels. |
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| Offside view. |
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| The mudguards are very distinctive and may give a clue for identification? |
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| I like rust and this is a good coating of it. No structural damage at all just a good patina. |
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| Here's that all important girder. The chainwheel seems to be generic and doesn't give any clues as to marque. |
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| I'll even leave the period bodges in place if they work! |
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| Perhaps the lamp bracket holds the key to identity? |
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI know your post here is very old and I do not know if you even still have the bike, but I would like to say that I have exaclty the same problem. I have a Girder from possibly the Mid-twenties but also without any signs of the possible maker.
Btw, nearly the same mudguards are with my Royal Airforce Armstrong Roadster from the end of 1930'.
Best regards,
Nils