The Speed 5 is our tribute to the heyday of gentlemanly British cycle racing. This was a time when riders would come together in the noble pursuit of record-breaking times with only the satisfaction and thrill of success for reward. It embodies all that was great about this era, allowing you to follow in the footsteps of these men in your own exciting cycling endeavors.
SPECS
Colour | British Racing Green. |
Gears | Sturmey Archer XLRD-5 speed hub gear with thumb shifter. |
Frame | Traditional lugged and brazed construction with authentic 1930s geometry. Scalloped lugs and Reynolds 531 butted tubes. Individually hand-built. |
Fork | Tubular crown, hand-brazed. |
Saddle | Brooks black Swift natural leather saddle with chromed steel rails. |
Handlebar | Semi-drop bar on a forged alloy quill stem. |
Brakes | Sturmey Archer 90mm all-weather, low maintenance front and rear hub brakes. |
Wheels | Gold lined black alloy Westwood rims with stainless steel spokes. |
Tyres | 28×1 1/2″ Black Schwalbe Delta Cruiser tyres with puncture protection. |
Mudguards | None supplied. |
Pedals | Alloy body with toe clips and black leather straps. |
Crankset | Sugino polished alloy crankset (46T, 170mm) with guard. |
Other Features | Micro-adjust alloy seatpost, brass bell, Brooks black leather handlebar tape, golden chain, Race number, GB wingnuts. |
Frames Sizes | 20.5″, 22.5″ and 24.5″ (double top tube frame). |