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I've ridden this on gravel paths,not caught any stones but you do get lots of muck build up especially when it's muddy !

Thanks for that!

Don't know what is but throw away the sails and I would ride it

Hi,
Does anyone have any info about this porteur,when I google the name I get a car/scooter dealer in Versailles ?
650b wheels,torpedo coaster.
I'm thinking 70's/80's?
Cheers

Did look pretty amazing !!

So.... How long did that take ?

Nice bit of brazing you can hardly see the joins!
Would ride but only with a different stem

Only when I ride in my clown shoes

Bare metal pub/path/cafe

Ohh well !the Brooks was a freebie and the stem was only a £1 from Ripley .It's not a pivo, I'm looking for another.

Daily commuter.

No! 3 speed S/A with coaster

Yep!Fag paper clearances front and back, had to grind fork crown to make the wheel fit.

Pub/path/cafe

1954 Rudge approx 61cm,stripped to bare metal,pump pins and frame lock removed .Bracket holes brazed/welded closed.loads of blemishes and a few dings ,finished with drying linseed oil.
Vintage brooks B66 mounted on gallows seat post (stiff).
New dimension Moustache style handlebars on repro stem.
Homemade leather grips and cork bar ends.
28 x 1 1/2 superchromix rigida wheels both with pitting.(70's).
Front secured with Raleigh/Rudge wing nuts.
New Sturmey Archer duomatic 2 speed kick shift hub with coaster brake built into rear wheel.
Rudge 'Hand of Ulster cottered crank.
Old Raleigh/Michelin roadster tyres .
Cheap rubber platform pedals,would benefit from rat trap style pedals.
Please note this cycle has not been restored to look like new.It has character and patina.It has a comfortable ride and is quick equally at home on the road or towpath.
Located in Worcester park.