I don’t have a catalogue illustration or advertisement that shows this model, but the report below describes it accurately. The report appeared in the book ‘Cycles of the Season 1892’ by H.H Griffin. This machine has open steering, denoting an earlier model than 1892. As you can see further down the page, they had already introduced a safety bicycle with a diamond frame, so obviously the company was selling old stock as a budget option. Though customers in London might have preferred to ride the latest models, and pay for that privilege, there was also a market for cheaper bicycles in other parts of the country.
The original specification for the ‘New Rapid No 4’ in 1892 was cushion tyres. This example is an older restoration, and though its hubs are original they have been built into Westwood rims with 28″ pneumatic tyres. It is missing its pedal rubbers, but is otherwise 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.
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