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British Bicycles of Chicago

Whether you ride a Raleigh, Dawes, Rudge, BSA, Hetchens, Pashley, Humber, Sunbeam, Hudson, Moulton, Triumph, Hercules, or Cox, this group is for you!

Website: http://bicycle-diaries.blogspot.com/2009/04/booze-bicycles-brits.html
Location: The City of Big Shoulders
Members: 172
Latest Activity: Feb 26

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4th Annual Indy Tweed Ride - 2 Nov 2013

Started by globalguy Oct 1, 2013.

What are you're trusty steel steeds? 87 Replies

Started by globalguy. Last reply by Hector Lareau Sep 5, 2013.

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Comment by globalguy on April 12, 2010 at 10:11am
Here's what a little luveley treatment (by a gent up north) will accomplish!!!

Comment by Alan Lloyd on April 12, 2010 at 10:01am
That picture is of a Pashley Mailstar, http://www.pashley.co.uk/products/mailstar.html, and according to the specifications it has a 3-speed internal hub.

I don't remember if the old 'postie' bikes were single-speed or geared, and if that would be internal or derailleur (I'd expect an internal hub, if anything).

Meanwhile: what looks like a 1930s-1950s James GPO bike is up on Craig's List today - http://chicago.craigslist.org/nwc/bik/1686698536.html
Comment by globalguy on April 9, 2010 at 4:18am


My guess is that they're either single or three speeds but perhaps Lord Alan could weigh in as he is a Brit in good standing.
Comment by Aaron Bussey on April 9, 2010 at 2:16am
Comment by globalguy on April 8, 2010 at 12:01pm
Chaps & Chapettes!

I've been looking for small, metal travel kettles (for upcoming Tweed Rides) that work well with a small, folding ESBIT camp stove I got here. I found several great options. For anyone who's interested, follow the links below:

General "Teapot" search at Etsy, the hipsters' eBay. And one very cool set.

Some damn fine and cheap camping options here, here, and here.
Comment by Aaron Bussey on April 5, 2010 at 7:39am
Comment by Aaron Bussey on April 5, 2010 at 5:18am
Today...on it Jen!
Comment by jen on April 5, 2010 at 5:13am
So when is the next tweed ride going to appear on the chainlink calendar ?
Comment by Alan Lloyd on April 2, 2010 at 5:55pm
Comment by globalguy on April 2, 2010 at 5:23am
Chaps & Chapettes! Our May Day Tweed Rider is less than a month away. So as you're preparing your springy kit do consider this lovely item, available on eBay...

Beautiful thick smooth black leather saddle bag by GYES. 17x7x5cm. The interior is lined with a water resistant sepia colored synthetic fabric. There is a small zippered interior cash pocket. You will need a Brooks-style saddle with saddle loops in order to attach it. Very high quality, luggage-like finish.
 

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