Bickerton Tyres ???

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Mark Stonich

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May 8, 2024, 8:53:06 AMMay 8
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Anyone considering buying these should research whether 14 x 1-3/8” tires are even made any more. These are not the same as the 14” tires on some bikes sold in the USA. 

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On May 8, 2024, at 7:33 AM, 'Alan Lloyd' via Gentleman Cyclist <gentlema...@googlegroups.com> wrote:

 Typically these go for $100-$200 on eBay, etc. nice that they still have the carry bags.

Like riding a snake, but an interesting footnote in cycling history. In my opinion they were the first folding bike that were light enough for you to carry around (onto rapid transport, etc.) rather than just stash in the boot/trunk of your car?

Designed by a British aerospace engineer Harry Bickerton (hence the use of aluminium, not aluminum!) when he lost his driving license, for 3 years, after a drink-driving conviction!


 - Alan



On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, 8:23 PM, jon gentlemancyclist.com <j...@gentlemancyclist.com> wrote:

Bickertons available!
STO-E

From: Grant P. Lubin <eth...@juno.com>
Sent: Tuesday, May 7, 2024 7:40 PM
To: jon gentlemancyclist.com <j...@gentlemancyclist.com>
Cc: Timothy...@gmail.com <Timothy...@gmail.com>
Subject: Bickerton Portable English 3 Speed Bikes
 
Hello Jon,
I am wondering if you can help a friend of mine. His name is Tim Maatman and we are both members of Badger Trails, Inc. Badger Trails is a non-profit organization that sponsors three hikes in Wisconsin each year. It is kind of like the Lake Pepin 3 Speed Tour, but involves hikers instead of bikers.

Tim and his wife Phyllis own two portable Bickerton 3 speed bikes. For many years they brought  them along on their sailboat when they sailed the Great Lakes. When they got to port, the bikes were their transportation on land. The bikes fold up, are aluminum, and only weigh 18 pounds each. Once folded up they fit into lightweight bags. They are 1971 bikes and Tim and Phyllis have owned them since 1984. They no longer own their boat and Tim recently purchased an e-bike, so they are looking for a new home for the Bickerton bikes.

I have attached pictures of me and Tim with one of the bikes. From talking to Tim, he would welcome a reasonable offer as long as they go to someone who would offer them a good home, hopefully someone who appreciates English 3 speed bikes.

Do you think that with your connections to the nutters of the Lake Pepin 3 Speed Tour you might be able to assist Tim find a good home for these seafaring steeds? Although Tim and Phyllis live in Wisconsin, they have family in Blaine, MN and get up there approximately every six weeks and could bring them to MN if someone expresses interest.

I am looking forward to seeing you again soon at this year's event. I appreciate any help or advice you might have for Tim about the bikes. I have copied Tim on this e-mail, so please reply to both of us.

Thank-you,
Grant

p.s. If you would like more information about Badger Trails, our website address is: badgertrails.org

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