Our locations

Speed 5

Speed 5

Description

The Speed 5 is our tribute to the heyday of gentlemanly British cycle racing. This was a time when riders would come together in the noble pursuit of record-breaking times with only the satisfaction and thrill of success for reward. It embodies all that was great about this era, allowing you to follow in the footsteps of these men in your own exciting cycling endeavours.

The British racing green and gold colour scheme hints at this heritage, as does the frame-mounted number plate, and the traditionally slack frame geometry gives a dynamic riding position for maximum speed and performance. This sense of lineage is bolstered by hand-built quality - every Speed 5 is meticulously constructed by our dedicated craftsmen from legendary Reynolds 531 steel to produce a bicycle that will last a lifetime. The quality of construction is matched by the components we have chosen for this most special of cycles. The wide diameter Sturmey Archer hub brakes allow you to brake late for corners and have ultimate control over your speed, and the classic Brooks Swift leather saddle gradually forms to your shape for a high level of comfort and full range of movement.

The Speed 5 is not simply a revival of path racing tradition but an advancement of the sport, embodying the principles of the early pioneers with a refined design they would be truly proud of.

Specifications

Gears Sturmey Archer 5 speed, low maintenance hub gear (RXRD-5) with thumb shifter control.
Frame Traditional lugged and brazed construction with authentic 1930s geometry. Scalloped lugs and Reynolds 531 butted tubes. Individually hand-built.
Fork Tubular crown, hand-brazed.
Saddle Brooks black Swift natural leather saddle with chromed steel rails.
Handlebar Semi-drop bar on a forged alloy quill stem.
Brakes Sturmey Archer all-weather, low maintenance front (90mm) and rear (70mm) hub brakes.
Wheels Gold lined black alloy Westwood rims with stainless steel spokes.
Tyres 28x1 1/2" Black Schwalbe Delta Cruiser tyres with puncture protection.
Mudguards None supplied.
Pedals MKS Sylvan Stream. Made with cold forged Japanese steel axles and a hand-adjusted cup and cone bearing system. [please note that the toe clips and straps are currently unavailable]
Crankset Sugino polished alloy crankset (42T, 170mm) with guard.
Other features Micro-adjust alloy seatpost, brass bell, GB anti-slip diamond patterned silcone back handlebar tape, golden chain, Race number.
Frame sizes 20.5", 22.5" and 24.5" (double top tube frame).
British Racing Green