What kind of bike this?
05-09-12, 06:27 AM
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Hello Welcome to the Forums. Do you have any other pics? maybe of the complete frame? I think it is a old British bike from the 40s or 50s but I am no expert it could be a copycat.
I am sure the 3speeders will chime in soon. it is a threespeed with rod operated brakes right?
I am sure the 3speeders will chime in soon. it is a threespeed with rod operated brakes right?
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05-09-12, 06:38 AM
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Well, it looks to be a Humber, with a full chaincase and rodbrakes, looks to have had or has a Dyno lighting system, not terribly old, complete and and a bit crusty. Basicly it is a Utility style English bike from the 50/60's very common but when restored a bit stylish these days.
05-09-12, 07:10 AM
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Although why the decals have an "s" on the end of Humber is anybody's guess.
Knock-off decals, or the whole bike?
Knock-off decals, or the whole bike?
05-09-12, 07:28 AM
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It's probably not a Humber, since it's labelled Humbers, and I don't think Humber would get their own company name wrong.
Hopefully the OP will return with some more photos of the whole bike.
Hopefully the OP will return with some more photos of the whole bike.
05-09-12, 10:20 AM
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Here's a Humber headbadge for comparison:
1968 Humber head badge by killyourcar, on Flickr
Hopefully the bike in question with have a country stamped on it somewhere.
1968 Humber head badge by killyourcar, on Flickr
Hopefully the bike in question with have a country stamped on it somewhere.
05-09-12, 10:51 AM
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Looks like a Dikfer.
05-10-12, 11:32 AM
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it's rod operated brakes, without gearshift
i bought it in Italy.
the sprocket isn't anthropomorphic.
i bought it in Italy.
the sprocket isn't anthropomorphic.
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05-10-12, 11:54 AM
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Well I haven't a clue, but the handlebars are extremely unusual, so maybe somebody will know.
05-10-12, 12:03 PM
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I'm not familiar with Humber, but it looks like it will be a cool project regardless. What are your plans with it?
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It is definitely an Italian Bike. The rod brake linkage path for the rear brake is telling. The internal handlebar linkage is something also particularly Italian, there was a thread a few months ago that detailed how they worked.
Did it came with the original wheels? The rod brakes require rims of a particular profile in order to work. You'll have better chances finding them in Italy, as they are much harder to find new in other countries, especially if they are 26 x 1 3/8 wheels.
Did it came with the original wheels? The rod brakes require rims of a particular profile in order to work. You'll have better chances finding them in Italy, as they are much harder to find new in other countries, especially if they are 26 x 1 3/8 wheels.
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05-15-12, 11:12 AM
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I don't think it is a cheap recent copy. Too many expensive details, such as the linkage through the handlebar, the front fork dropouts, the shape of the fenders and the lamp bracket. A pretty stylish bike overall. I hope you find the missing wheels. I'm looking forward to seeing this complete. Thanks for posting it.
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