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English three-speed bicycles were manufactured from the 1930s through the 1970s but are still popular around the world today. Learn about English three-speed bicycles from a vintage bicycle expert in this free video series.
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Most English three-speeds have cable brakes. Learn about other brake systems for English three-speeds from a vintage bicycle expert in this free video.
English three-speeds typically have two types of saddles. Learn the differences in each English three-speed saddle from a vintage bicycle expert in this free video.
Check the rear hub to see what year an English three-speed bike was made. Learn other ways to check the age of an English three-speed from a vintage bicycle expert in this free video.
English three-speed accessories include wicker baskets and cyclometers. Learn about various accessories for English three-speeds from a vintage bicycle expert in this free video.
Most English three-speed bikes don't come with racks on them. Learn how to find a rack for an English three-speed from a vintage bicycle expert in this free video.
English three-speed bike fenders have a chrome tip. Learn more about English three-speed fenders from a vintage bicycle expert in this free video.
English three-speed handlebars are considered the North Road style. Learn more about English three-speed handlebars from a vintage bicycle expert in this free video.
The most common tire size on an English three-speed bike is 26 inches. Learn other tire and rim features of English three-speeds from a vintage bicycle expert in this free video.
All English three-speed bikes have chain guards. Learn the different styles of English three-speed chains and sprockets from a vintage bicycle expert in this free video.
English three-speed bicycles have been around since the 1930s. Learn the history of English three-speed bikes from a vintage bicycle expert in this free video.
English three-speed bicycles generally have a diamond frame. Learn other key frame features of an English three-speed from a vintage bicycle expert in this free video.
A good way to tell a three-speed is English is to check the down tube. Learn what to look for to verify a three-speed is from England from a vintage bicycle expert in this free video.
Higher end English three-speeds came with built-in lighting. Learn more about lighting on English three-speeds from a vintage bicycle expert in this free video.
The rear hub on an English three-speed will have a two digit serial number. Learn about using the serial number to determine the era of an English three-speed from a vintage bicycle expert in this free video.
Some English three-speed front hubs have a built in generator. Learn about front and rear English three-speed hubs from a vintage bicycle expert in this free video.
There is no suspension on an English three-speed bike. Learn about the different front fork styles of an English three-speed from a vintage bicycle expert in this free video.
