100ish year old Humber

[dimples]

Next project is here. It's a 1920-1930 Humber roadster. Mostly all there, couple of things to track down and a lot of cleaning before I can really tell what needs to be done. Oldest one in the stable by at least 20years.

 

[dimples]

This is what it would have looked like in it's day, or close to it. Mine has (had) rod operated drum brakes front and back.

Images from onlinebicyclemuseum.co.uk.

I am undecided whether to go full restoration or whether to go a little more sporty, taking inspiration from these bad boys

 

[dimples]

Loosely assembled. Might need some taller test riders.

 

[Wildcat]

I think the fenderless look is good for that bike. A Brooks saddle would go good also, then just air up the tires.

 

[dimples]

I think the fenderless look is good for that bike. A Brooks saddle would go good also, then just air up the tires.

Cheers mate. I'm leaning that way too. The fenders are in a really bad state and I think a repair is beyond my skills anyway.

 

[musclebikemadman]

Cheers mate. I'm leaning that way too. The fenders are in a really bad state and I think a repair is beyond my skills anyway.

I just picked up a set of Humber forks like yours, I did not realize they may be that old. Mine have mounting holes for a fender so I'm guessing mine are newer