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

 

[dimples]

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.

 

[us56456712]

BSA of similar vintage. I did this rebuild late last summer.

 

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That looks awesome, amazing job. Those bars are perfect for that bike and I love that saddle. Thanks for the inspiration

 

[BartRidesEternal]

Beautiful bike! I really love those forks, they inspired me for some ideas.

If you are in need/search for parts, I can recommend this shop:
Nice people, beautiful bikes. But its not in the UK.

BikesToRemember link

 

[dimples]

Beautiful bike! I really love those forks, they inspired me for some ideas.

If you are in need/search for parts, I can recommend this shop:
Nice people, beautiful bikes. But its not in the UK.

BikesToRemember link

Cool cheers mate. I will check it out, I have to track down some parts for the brakes and hub so that will come in handy

 

[us56456712]

That looks awesome, amazing job. Those bars are perfect for that bike and I love that saddle. Thanks for the inspiration

The bars are from a ballon tyre bike. They are reversed and cut down as they didn’t work at full length. It’s fixed gear and tall. I made a mounting peg that’s visible on the right side of the rear hub.