Formed by the acquisition in 1894 of the rudge cycle company ltd by the pugh familys whitworth cycle company, rudgewhitworth built its first motorcycle in 1910 and is best remembered for its pioneering use of fourvalve cylinder heads. Rudge and whitworth, britains best bicycle 1902 full. Vintage 1915 rudge whitworth bicycle brochure advertisement. When you are able to post a photo of your bike, id love to see it. Rudge sports, estimated to be from 1953 yep, a 60 year old bike. Harry rudge, eldest son of daniel rudge, built motorcycles in wolverhampton named rudge wedge from 1902 to 1904. The french racing cyclist charles terront, renowned for winning the first parisbrestparis event in 1891, used rudges axles with much success. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that.
Phil haywood of the rudge enthusiasts club was kind enough to let me know that. Get the best deals on rudge vintage bikes when you shop the largest. We are a friendly club dedicated to rudge whitworth rudge motorcycles, autocycles, bicycles and rudge python engined motorcycles. He got the rudge from a friend of his who said hed want it back someday.
Memorable quotes and exchanges from movies, tv series and more. Vintage bicycles raleigh international nelos cycles. My old james bicycle, which i think dates from the 1930s, was also manufactured by a motorcycle company. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. A history of the rudgewhitworth cycle and motorcycle company, from the late. All decals are rudge whitworth, nottingham england, except for the raleigh decal under the seat post. We look through the history books for the greatest cheats in the sports biggest.
With every rudgewhitworth cycle leaving the factory is an ever lasting guarantee see inside. This no reserve 1933 rudge ulster can be yours right now. Budget bicycle center vintage 1961 rudge sports 3 speed. They are country cousins to the british raleigh superbe. One source for raleigh serial numbers indicates aj as being used in 1948. Watch rudge and whitworth, britains best bicycle full movie in hd visit part of bfi collection \\ rudge and whitwor. Rudge whitworth bicycle advertising vintage would make a nice old bike for london to brighton. In 1894 it merged with the whitworth cycle co to form rudgewhitworth. The hand logo in the centre has lines emanating from it. How can i part with that cool head badge and chainring. Rudge whitworth cycles was a british bicycle and motorcycle manufacturer that resulted from the merger of two bicycle manufacturers in 1894, one of which descended from the original bicycle company founded by daniel rudge. Meghan markle and prince harrys son archies birthday book was a gift from oprah winfrey.
The event will be held on 6 th october 2019 starting at 10. Another decal i really like is the original shop decal that was put on by the shop that first sold the bike. Rudge whitworth chain guard vintage hardware 1953 english 3 speed bicycle black. It ended up in my possession when a friend decided he had no more room for bikes in his garage.
Vintage bicycles raleigh industries brochure book 1956 triumphhumber rudge. From a marketing and advertising perspective rudge motorcycles used a well known motto and mascot to enhance motorcycle sales. The rudge club has an active network of members all over the world, with area reps organising a range of events and meetings. However the rudge name became famous for its motorcycles that were manufactured between 1911 and 1946. Graham was the father of racing commentator murray walker and was made rudge sales manager in 1929. Spares are available to members, so make sure your rudge uses the best quality spares and join the club today. There are no known surviving rudge wedge motorcycles. Rudge whitworth ltd britains best bicycle advertising sign circa. I have been involved with rudges since 1966 and for many years supported the rudge enthusiasts club holding many committee posts including editor, spares assistant and chairman.
It probably wont help you, but the serial number on mine is 317860 r. The chromed appendage, that the front light is attached, has the rudge hand symbol cut out. Vintage rudge whitworth sport bicycle 1949 3 spd full working condition great. Here for sale is a vintage bicycle spanner rudge in good working order.
These attentions consist in cleaning, oiling and adjusting various parts and keeping the tyres properly inflated. In 1894 the rudge cycle company ltd joined forces with the pugh familys whitworth cycle company, forming rudge whitworth, who built its first motorcycle in 1909 as rebadged werners, a parisbased manufacturer, run by a russian sibling duo. Get the best deals on rudge vintage bikes when you shop the largest online selection at. On the 7th june, 1920, my father registered the above motor cycle in stirlingshire, scotland.
Rudge, since 1869 was an innovator, and the industry noticed well. In italy, carlo borrani founded his eponymous wheel company initially under the name rudgewhitworth milano in 1922. Vintage rudge whitworth ladies bicycle, vintage bike. The rudge enthusiasts club offers new rudge spares as well as offering used spares when they become available. Vintage bicycle rudge for sale in uk view 30 bargains. I have an all original 52 rudge based on hub date which has chrome, no black, and the brazed on pulley mount. Dan rudge built the first rudge high bicycles in 1870. The spares are available to members so join the rudge club today. Rudge whitworth cycles was a british bicycle, bicycle saddle, motorcycle and sports car wheel manufacturer that resulted from the merger of two bicycle manufacturers in 1894, whitworth cycle co. Those famous borrani wire knockoffs owe as much to rudge as they do to borrani, though the italian concern was the first to mate alloy rims to the wheels, initially for racing purposes, including for the likes of the mercedesbenz and auto union silver arrows of the 1930s. In 1894 it merged with the whitworth cycle co to form rudge whitworth.
Vintage rudge whitworth ladies bicycle, vintage bike sturmey. A history of the rudgewhitworth cycle and motorcycle company, from the late 1800s to the 1940s. I think it has been restored at some time in its past, as the paint is in very good condition. Daniel rudge 1840 26 june 1880 was a british engineer who built highend bicycles and velocipedes. Funny mom quotes funny dating quotes dating memes dating advice girl quotes college boyfriend marriage humor best dating apps bicycle design. The complete story crowood motoclassics by bryan reynolds isbn. Please study the pictures carefully as they form part of the discription. We are a friendly club dedicated to rudgewhitworth rudge motorcycles, autocycles, bicycles and rudge python engined motorcycles. This fine rudgewhitworth hails from an era when most chaps bikes were known as gentlemans roadsters. Returns are accepted item must returned within 7 days in same condition.
Technical information, modifications and restoration topics are discussed in vivid detail. Rudge and whitworth, britains best bicycle 1902 quotes on imdb. They made an excellent reputation for themselves over the next twenty years for producing a full range of beautifully made machines with many clever and unique features and ridden by king george v and family. After the second war raleigh bought the company and kept them in production for some time, continuing to be their top end model till their eventual retirement. The front headlight yellowed age lense has sturmeyarcher stamped into it.
On a glossy brand new bike, the wind feels a little wilder in your hair and you seem like your five years old. It combined modern techniques with an old and famous name, but nothing further came of it. Rudge whitworth began in the late 19th century as a manufacturer of bicycles. Rudge wheels were among the first knockoff competition wheels, and they licensed their design of flanged aluminum wheel rims to the. Rudge whitworth bicycle sun 10speed drop bars road bike.
Rudge whitworth bicycle sun 10speed drop bars road bike campagnolo mid60s. Its amazing this bike has been sitting outside and stationary for decades and things are. Get the best deals on cruiser vintage bikes when you shop the largest online selection at. The rudge club sells high quality spares manufactured with decades of experience and reference to original factory drawings. The brake and clutch levers have also been updated but the originals are still with the bike. Unfollow vintage bicycle rudge to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. A history of the rudgewhitworth cycle and motorcycle company, from the late 1800s to the 1940s, including full production histories of the motorcycle models. Some 1904 models used the earlier claw crank while this rudgewhitworth has the newer style, described in the catalogue below as an armless crank which continued to be used until 1910, at which time the famous hand chainwheel was introduced and continued until rudgewhitworth cycle production ceased. Rudge and whitworth, britains best bicycle 1902 quotes. T his vintage head badge came from a rudge bicycle dating from the 1940s and is in very good condition for its age. Rudge bicycle parts cycling posters, vintage bicycles, bicycle. Bicycle frame serial no dating the online bicycle museum. I was instrumental in starting the rec library and archive and produced many articles and publications including the rudge transmission book.
This item will be shipped via a next day courier service from haverfordwest. Sturmeyarcher aw threespeed hub, rare alloy aluminum shell, date stamped 1953. A free site dedicated to preserving the heritage of rudge whitworth motorcycles, the home for all real rudge enthusiasts. Rudge whitworth for sale in uk 62 used rudge whitworths. Rudge invented the adjustable ball bearing bicycle hub british patent no 526 in 1878.
Rudge whitworth bicycle advertising vintage poster. Used ransom and marles crankpin m4264x2 52760, stamped dsp7007. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands. Vintage bicycle spanner rudge whitworth ltd vintage rudge whitworth chain guardoil bath.
Used crankpin nut locking plates m4078x1 with screws m4523x1. Vintage rudge whitworth ltd britains best bicycle sign. Read rudgewhitworth online by bryan reynolds books free 30. If you have any questions please ask them prior to bidding, as i have been 100% honest i will not be accepting returns for the laptop.
Lightweight 2030 high carbon steel, locking fork, full chain case, featuring a 4speed rear dyno 6 volt hub. This book is a gem, and quite a few copies are still floating around. Rudge wedge bicycle models continued to be sold, as part of rudge whitworth s budget range. Pair of rudge special inlet and exhaust overhead rockers with bushes.
Bike wizard by ozz specializing in restorations of vintage. A history of the rudge whitworth cycle and motorcycle company, from the late 1800s to the 1940s, including full production histories of the motorcycle models. The book of the bicycle hints on the adjustment and lubrication of you rudge whitworth like all types of machinery, your cycle requires care and attention to obtain the best results and the greatest pleasure in use. The cornerstone of african cycling is still the heavyduty roadster. The rudge association has now stepped in to support the rudge bring and buy in the west. Also with the bike are a buff continuation log book from 1935 and a modern v5, plus a letter from the rudge enthusiasts club confirming the authenticity of the bike and establishing the build date as july 1930. G a r r y 1950s vintage low rides and the muscle bikesblack bikes the english black back wheelin in blackh u m b e r 194445 wwll bike. We admired the roadster with twoinch balloon tyres and, most of all, the boss bike, an allchromiumplated superbe roadster, a glittering status symbol.
Dec 16, 2009 rudge also made motorcycles until it went bankrupt and was sold to raleigh in 1943. In 1927, rudge whitworth published the rudge book of the road, which explains in detail their philosophy of touring, camping, and competing on your rudge motorcycle. Rudge whitworth britains best bicycle since 1869 black out fully fitted 194345 wwii era close to all original condition. Rudge bicycle in other bicycle collectables for sale ebay. Surplus and new spares are made available to site members and up to date accurate technical, machine dating, spares lists and. Rudge whitworth s last production racing motorcycle was named after graham walkers 1928 race win in the ulster grand prix, only the second time a road race had been won at over 80 mph. Rudge whitworth is around the top of the badge, while limited is around the bottom. Hope this will shed some light until a picture appears. You are viewing an auction for an vintage bicycle rudge.
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