Hi everyone my girlfriend has recently been given an old sun womans bicycle from a family friend.
The bike is an old single speed with rod brakes. there are no brazed fittings on the frame and it has a brooks b2 ladys saddle.
from what i can find on google so far the sun cycle and fittings name was used from 1907 through to 1959 when it became part of raleigh.
Anybody have any ideas what era this bike would be from ? im thinking pre 40's as i have seen bikes after this era using cable brakes.
I'm sorry, but when you get to a certain age, the phrase 'dating vintage bike' has a whole different meaning: blue pills, shared steradent, whistling hearing aid feedback......
Such a disappointment to be discussing *actual* bicycles.
I will try and get some pictures uploaded. closest i can find is a 1905 "sun" frame bike with bolted rear stays and identical socket type fittings, the newer bikes i can find from 1935 onwards look more modern with seat post clamps welded rear frames etc. Bike is very similar to this but a womans version http://www.oldbike.eu/suncyclefittings/?page_id=13
not sure on there originality i think a few bits have been changed over the years.
had a play about with the spanners earlier and there witworth sized which doesnt help much with the dates though.
Does it have a serial number which surely you can date with. If not wheel size or possible markings on hubs or other components may get you to a appropriate age Beyond that I'd be looking at specialist forums.
There is a serial number but cannot find any info on google regarding it.
Have asked on retro bikes now so will see what wisdom is out there from the specialists
I've just spent an hour or so looking for serial number and as you say have drawn a blank, doesn't seem the info has filtered it's way online yet. There has to be a record out there somewhere though.
> ... does your girlfriend have the legs to ride this bike hard enough to overtake a bunch of mamils on carbon bikes?
> Youtube vid of their reactions would be good, especially if she overtakes them up a hill .
Have now found out through the retro bikes forum that the bike is a 1953 lady's tourist roadster model.
Thanks for the help guys its amazing what knowledge is out there in this day and age
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