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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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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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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-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.
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.
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-speed handlebars are considered the North Road style. Learn more about English three-speed handlebars 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vintage bicycles are different than antique and classic bikes. Vintage typically means more than thirty years old. An antique bicycle is generally going to have wooden rims and they may have a steel cladding over them. People tend to use the terms classic bicycles and vintage bicycles interchangeably. A classic bike could come from many different eras maybe only five years old, it's generally some model that had some defining factor that changed the way bicycles are looked at or there is something unique about it. English three-speed bicycles have been long out of production but are still popular means of transportation throughout the world in places like India and China. In this free video series, learn about the each aspect of the English three-speed bicycle. Let our vintage bicycle expert show you how to identify an English three-speed. He also discussed years of production and how to find out the age of your bike. Next, he goes over each part like frame features, tires, rims, front fork styles, chains, sprockets, saddles, hubs, brakes, handlebars, fenders, racks, lighting and accessories. Finally, learn how to find the serial number on an English three-speed. Find out if you are riding around on a replica or a real English three-speed bicycle.
Vin Vullo Vin Vullo has been buying and selling vintage bicycles since the 1960s. In 1995 as the internet gained in popularity he founded Menotomy Vintage Bicycles and moved his business to the web. His company's web site has many tools and resources for people interested in vintage bicycles, including a picture database, an online price guide, serial number charts and a dozen discussion areas where collectors can post questions and provide answers for other bike collectors.dkdk
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