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I now strongly suspect it's a Phoenix from the 50's, the head badge apparently has oriental language of some sort on it.
Originally Posted by Velognome
Looks identical to my '23 Rudge Whitworth which looks like a Raliegh which looks like a Sunbeam....... uncut lugs and a very common fork crown, other than the headbage and stem cap which look Chinese. Maybe someone can match up the Chainring?
I was thinking the same and have been wading through a sea of pics to try and match it.
Originally Posted by rhm
Do I possibly see the "URKO" in the center of the headbadge? as in Durkopp? I know, it doesn't look like any Durkopp I've ever seen, but...
Definitely not, funny I keep seeing it as "UIKO" which also turned up nothing.
Originally Posted by nlerner
What does it say on the headlamp bracket?
M I believe, I can't make out anything else..
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