1908 – 1910 Monopole Model Royal with Biflex front forks & rear stays and Concealed Rollr Lever Brakes 26” Frame. 28″ Wheels Not much is known about Monopole Cycle Co, but they were obviously quite active in the late 1890s, and were one of the companies that build Pedersen bicycles, which they exhibited in 1897 at the …
1914 Dursley Pedersen Lady’s Royal Roadster Three-Speed Dursley Pedersen Gear Ladies’ Size C Green enamel paintwork Standover height (Top of saddle to ground) 39″ 28″ Wheels Frame No 7135C Original Dursley Pedersen rear Carrier rack with small wicker basket. Handlebar carrier clip (for raincoat, etc); Lucas LSD ‘No 67’ bell; Bluebell’s narrow inflator pump Original …
1907 Dursley Pedersen Cantilever Standard Pedersen Frictionless 3-Speed Gear Frame No 4615/5. Gentlemen’s Size 5 with 28″ Wheels Lea Francis aluminium pedals New Departure bell; front carrier rack; Veeder cyclometer In recent years, the Dursley Pedersen bicycle has been elevated to iconic status. Good examples are now hard to find …and prices have appreciated beyond the budget of the casual …
Before World War One, Britain led the world in the manufacture of quality bicycles. So, if you were in the market for a quality three-speed gent’s bicycle, and money was no object, which one would you buy? Here’s a comparison of bicycles on offer from some of the leading manufacturers, from the cheapest to the …
