Trying to identify a bicycle

[Chris Shingler]

I recently bought this bicycle at a car boot and am not sure what make it is. I initially thought it was a BSA but the pump lugs put me to think then that it was a SUN (1930s) or maybe a Carlton. The frame no VU 2733 and other details are in the photos. Could you please help to identify this bicycle.

 

[Slick]

Hi Chris, welcome to the forum.

A couple of things.

This section is really just for new members to introduce themselves and I think the best way to upload pictures is when you are composing a post, just to tune right of the post reply button, there is an upload a file button that you should hit to open up another menu to allow you to upload the desired pictures.

Hope this helps.

 

[biggs682]

@Chris Shingler you might need to post a few more times before you can post pictures

@Moderators any chance of moving this to the Vintage and classic section please

 

[Chris Shingler]

@Chris Shingler you might need to post a few more times before you can post pictures

@Moderators any chance of moving this to the Vintage and classic section please

Hi Chris, welcome to the forum.

A couple of things.

This section is really just for new members to introduce themselves and I think the best way to upload pictures is when you are composing a post, just to tune right of the post reply button, there is an upload a file button that you should hit to open up another menu to allow you to upload the desired pictures.

Hope this helps.

Thank you for your advice. iPads and forums are all new to me takes more time when you are older. Would rather be in my bike shed really.

 

[raleighnut]

^^^^^^ wot e sed

 

[Chris Shingler]

I recently bought this bicycle at a car boot and am not sure what make it is. I initially thought it was a BSA but the pump lugs put me to think then that it was a Sun (1930s) or maybe a Carlton. The frame no VU 2733 and other details are in the photos. Could you please help me ID this bicycle. Then I can start my search for genuine replacement parts.

 

[midlife]

Welcome, blimey that's a lot older than my era which is the 70's lol good luck

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Mod Note:
Welcome @Chris Shingler
I have moved your bike thread to the vintage section and merged the pictures into it.
Your other thread in the introduction section is still there too.
Enjoy Cycle Chat!

 

[oldtel]

Hi Chris, it might be worth exploring Dawes, it looks mid 30's, I don't think its a Sun or Carlton, but you never know. Terry

 

[Slick]

Thank you for your advice. iPads and forums are all new to me takes more time when you are older. Would rather be in my bike shed really.

Yeah, you and me both.

 

[biggs682]

Mod Note:
Welcome @Chris Shingler
I have moved your bike thread to the vintage section and merged the pictures into it.
Your other thread in the introduction section is still there too.
Enjoy Cycle Chat!

Thanks Pat

@Chris Shingler That looks superb try having a look at vcc library http://veterancycleclublibrary.org.uk/library/

 

[Cycleops]

Hello and welcome.
That'd a lovely thing Chris, at a guess I'd say thirties or forties but beyond that I wouldn't know. You might find some decals when you start removing all those layers of paint. Should make a great project, keep us updated.
Time to get stuck in with that iPad and do some research!

 

[Cycleops]

Here's an interesting site where you might get some info on the derailleurs;
http://www.disraeligears.co.uk/Site/Derailleurs_from_the_1930s.html

 

[Chris Shingler]

Oldtel has suggested that my mystery bike could be a Dawes and looking in the library it appears to be a 1937-8 'cyclo' sports model 24 gents Dawes. I now need confirmation through the frame number . The rear hub is freewheel pat. No. 461951 which was Bayliss+Wiley in 1936 .Thanks for your help oldtel , I feel like I'm getting somewhere now . The next thing is the correct head badge for that era.

 

[biggs682]

Oldtel has suggested that my mystery bike could be a Dawes and looking in the library it appears to be a 1937-8 'cyclo' sports model 24 gents Dawes. I now need confirmation through the frame number . The rear hub is freewheel pat. No. 461951 which was Bayliss+Wiley in 1936 .Thanks for your help oldtel , I feel like I'm getting somewhere now . The next thing is the correct head badge for that era.

There's a Dawes face book page who might like to see some pictures
Good luck with finding a headbadge