1927 All-Black Royal Sunbeam for Gentlemen

 

1927 All-Black Royal Sunbeam for Gentlemen

2 Speed Epicyclic Gears

Wrights Leather Saddle

26″ Frame

28″ Wheels

Frame No 147129

(Now sold)

Apart from replacement tyres, this Gentlemen’s Royal Sunbeam is totally original. The transfers (decals) are faded, and the ends of the handlebar grips are worn, otherwise it is in very good unrestored condition. It’s ready to ride.

 

 

 

 

 

Sunbeam bicycles have never gone out of fashion. They were built to the highest standard and they are an absolute pleasure to ride. When they were new, they were expensive, sought-after machines. Nothing’s changed. They are still the best.

This particular machine is a real survivor, cosmetically original, and retaining its transfers (decals) on the headstock and chaincase, as well as the ‘Royal Sunbeam’ lettering on the down tube. With the exception of the tyres and saddle – which is nevertheless a correct period style 3 coil – the bike is totally original. I’ve taken it for a spin – despite its 87 years of age, it rides as well as when it was new. That’s why Sunbeams are still expensive bikes …or, as Sunbeams own advert states:

‘Quality is the true test of cheapness.’