• I used to commute on 1920's/30s EF Russ occasionally, only 5 0r 6 miles and had to move it on as it was rather too small. Took some getting used too as it steered something like a wheelbarrow....
    I now use a 1950 Paragon Andy Bone fixed time trial bike for summer commuting duties a good deal of the time... All parts period to the bike, really nice to ride.

  • Is the 'steering like a wheelbarrow' mostly down to low head angle / high trail? Or are there other reasons?

  • it was the head angle and trail yes. You kind of had to plan any any sharp turns at least a week in advance in order to make your way round the bend safely. Made for a lovely laid back ride mind, I did enjoy riding it a lot....

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