figbat
Slippery scientist
- Location
- South Oxfordshire, UK
This was left outside a house in our village yesterday. It looked like someone was trying to get rid of it but there was nobody in when we knocked and there was no sign so we left it. It was stilll there today so my wife jumped out of the car as we drove past and knocked, whilst I took the kids home. 5 minutes later she’s wheeling it up the drive. Formerly used as a London commuter but no longer needed, left for someone to take otherwise heading for the tip. So now I have it.
A bit of research shows it’s a State Bicycle Co 4130 Volt, retired from their range in 2016. It was in completely unloved condition - filthy all over, no sign of oil but actually in decent condition underneath and it all works. The freewheel is stiff so I’ll get that freed up, and at 59cm it’s a bit too big for me really, but a quick test ride shows it’s actually not too bad.
I’ve never had a singlespeed or fixie and in truth it’s not really something I need or will use much, but I already like it. I can’t believe it was heading for the tip!
Condition on arrival…
And after a cursory wipe over…
A bit of research shows it’s a State Bicycle Co 4130 Volt, retired from their range in 2016. It was in completely unloved condition - filthy all over, no sign of oil but actually in decent condition underneath and it all works. The freewheel is stiff so I’ll get that freed up, and at 59cm it’s a bit too big for me really, but a quick test ride shows it’s actually not too bad.
I’ve never had a singlespeed or fixie and in truth it’s not really something I need or will use much, but I already like it. I can’t believe it was heading for the tip!
Condition on arrival…
And after a cursory wipe over…