100ish year old Humber

dimples · 2025-03-01T13:56:53-0600

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 · 2025-03-01T14:14:32-0600

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 · 2025-03-01T14:23:26-0600

Loosely assembled. Might need some taller test riders.

Wildcat · 2025-03-02T01:50:42-0600

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

dimples · 2025-03-02T01:55:46-0600

Wildcat said:
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 · 2025-03-02T09:36:20-0600

dimples said:
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

dimples · 2025-03-02T16:04:58-0600

musclebikemadman said:
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

They do look really similar, yours are in much better condition. The fender arms on mine went on the axle. They are really cool looking forks, I read that the design was to help with shock absorbing.