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Probably the final item in the mass cellar clearance (unless those last boxes reveal anything).
My beloved and much-admired Path Racer. Maker unknown, but Raleigh forks. The forward-sloping top tube proves it's not just a faked-up roadster like many. Frame size is approx 22 1/2" but sizing is different on these bikes. Basically most adults over 5'7* will be fine on it.
Chater Lea rear hub (flipflop)and crankset, stirrup front brake with dinky little lever, wooden grips, period but good condition 'Johns' saddle. Stainless steel rims (later than the frame). tyre size is 26x1 3/8, so I'd recommend fitting some creram Schwalbes if you're planning to commute, or do a long ride, as these tyres look correct but are elderly. Black paint is 'presentable' and with a nice patina, but don't expect pristine new enamel.
So basically this is the original of which the Pashley Guvnor is a copy. It goes as fast as it looks, too. Ive commuted from Canary Wharf to St Johns Wood on it, and blown a few hipsters into the weeds on their Charge Plugs! A 100 year old rarity that you can do the FNRttC on with no worries, and completely outclass any new fashion-bike!
Sadly, the lamp is on permanent loan to me, so cannot be sold with the bike.
Asking £700, which is considerably less than it would fetch on the open market, so I'm not prepared to haggle unless you have a very interesting p-ex. (Carrier bike, Xtracycle kit, Brompton, 23 or 24" classic tourer, old French bike).
The bike is currently on display at Cyclemagic's museum in Leicester, so it's collectable from most places, or I can bring it to London by arrangement.
Since the photos, the grips have been varnished, and the tyres have got a little bit of dirt on them, but otherwise WYSIWYG
PM me, or text 07761 401829.
Those who like to complain about asking prices, go away and read up on the facts. I'm not a speculator, and this is a dearly loved posession. I just need the money right now.