If you were around 6ft 6 inches tall with an inside leg measurement of 39 inches you would need to order a bicycle specially from one of the manufacturers. In the early days of the cycle trade, the factories offered a bespoke service and a customer was able to order a cycle in his size just as he would order his suit.
This is a rare surviving tall frame machine, undoubtedly one of the tallest Sunbeams made (though there are rumours of a taller one somewhere). It has recently been serviced and is in good order all round. I need to replace one pedal rubber and the missing chaincase cover. It has some nice extras such as aluminium pedals and wheels. The paintwork is original, unrestored; much of the box lining has survived, though only the chaincase transfer (decal) is remains. It’s too tall for me, but it’s ready to ride,.
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BICYCLE COLLECTORS CURATED ONLINE AUCTION, Spring 2025
This Timed Auction is live from 14th of March 2025 2pm to 14th of April 7pm, 2025. Highest bid wins.
NO BUYERS or SELLERS PREMIUM.
THE RESERVE IS THE START PRICE + BUY-IT-NOW OPTION.
INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY: NO PACKING FEES.
BIDDING INCREMENTS: Up to £1000 = £10. Over £1000 = £50. Over £2000 = £100
IT’S A CURATED AUCTION – Colin is the auctioneer and is available to chat to you personally during the auction (or before) by email, text message, phonecall, Facebook Messenger or Whatsapp.
