coventry eagle

[landersd]

hi i have aquired coventry eagle elite tourist, but i know nothing about it

its in fair condition.

Number on the frame under the pedals is R420 76
it has a sturmey archer 4 speed, a Bristol seat (not sure if its leather), 27 11/4 wheels

Anyone know how i can get date of manufacture

 

[Cycleops]

Hello and to CC.

Sounds interesting, a few pics would be useful.

 

[Paulus]

If it is the original 4 speed hub, there should be a date stamp on the hub.

 

[landersd]

Hello and to CC.

Sounds interesting, a few pics would be useful.

Just trying to work out how to attach photos 🤣

 

[landersd]

there you go , front and rear hubs have some stamps on them

 

[Chris S]

If it is the original 4 speed hub, there should be a date stamp on the hub.

Yes in a YY MM format, this one was made in November 1963.

 

[landersd]

thank you .....just had another good look at the rear and can just make out 64 so i assuming as the front is 63 and the rear 64 the bike was probably made in 1964

 

[Dogtrousers]

You sometimes get year of manufacture stamped on brake calipers. Probably won't tell you much you haven't already worked out but worth looking for if you happen to be servicing the brakes.

 

[biggs682]

@landersd that looks very nice and so clean, where has it been all it's life ?

A quick Google search shows up this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26629658...zjkmReVT1a&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

[landersd]

@landersd that looks very nice and so clean, where has it been all it's life ?

A quick Google search shows up this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/26629658...zjkmReVT1a&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

It's very clean considering it's year ......looks all original ,
I'm just in the process of cleaning it up
Any idea where I can get tyres and pedals ?

 

[Paulus]

It's very clean considering it's year ......looks all original ,
I'm just in the process of cleaning it up
Any idea where I can get tyres and pedals ?

Plenty of 27 x 1 1/4 tyres available on the Bay of E.
St.John Street cycles has some. Your local bike shop could probably source some for you.
Same with pedals, what style of pedal would you be looking for?

 

[biggs682]

It's very clean considering it's year ......looks all original ,
I'm just in the process of cleaning it up
Any idea where I can get tyres and pedals ?

If still on original 27" wheels have a look at SJS cycles and any other bike shop .
What pedals do you want ?

 

[landersd]

If still on original 27" wheels have a look at SJS cycles and any other bike shop .
What pedals do you want ?

Want to keep it as original if possible

 

[Paulus]

Plenty of traditional pedals on Ebay.
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/28572087...DewMYnDT92&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/25646726...DewMYnDT92&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

And many more.

 

[T4tomo]

Want to keep it as original if possible

panaracer paselas are a good choice for a vintage build and widely available for 27" rims.