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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).