martynb

hi guys a question I have a rudge bicycle has semi drop bars has a k7 sturmey 3 speed hub seat post is at right angles after it leaves the seat post,has rod brakes and has a strange adjuster for the rear it has a cylinder spring that adjust the tention to rear brake and I has a clip on the rear rod that clips into the bottom of the crank under neath as present the bike is in bits and I cant seem to load any pics on here they taking like forever the front rod brake is all round not flat or square so not usual like other bikes I wonder any idea I can send pics via my email if anyone want to see more just email me let me know
I wold like to know the year of the bike it has the number on frame a243568if that's any help the bike is all complete all original most of it is at the cromers right now but frame is repainted at last

many thanks
martyn

ftwelder

Hi, It sounds like you found a really old one. The K7 would be late 1930's but the "goose neck" seat post and rod brakes on drop bars would be much older. Around 1910. I think I remember seeing a model you describe but I am not sure. How is the frame constructed? Are the lugs cut at all ? do the seat stays bolt/rivet or weld on?

Does it have a regular steering head or a head clip (clamp on ) stem?

What type of shifter?

Chrome is found as early as 1925 and nickel plate would be earlier. I hope you can get some photos posted.