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Chater Lea Looks to be late 1920s. Note the quick release wheels, Sturmey Archer hand change lever, massive exhaust and has a front brake. Thanks to Tim Whiting for picture.

#repost @chaterlea ・・・ A special Friday treat this week. A 1939 Hetchins Brilliant with a beautiful array of fine components and original Chater-Lea lugs. . With thanks to Flash for sharing these images. . . . . . . #chaterlea #steelisreal #britishsteel #britishlightweigrhts #britishmade #velo #vintage #bicycle #cyclist #cycling #british #cyclingstyle #cyclinglife #fixedgear #fixie #531 #trackbike #brooksengland #vintagebike #roadbike #handmade #bicyclelife #bike #steel #bicycletouring #gravelbike #bikepacking #pathracer #hetchins https://www.instagram.com/p/B7b2wlRgvdT/?igshid=186r4lsbla53t

#repost @chaterlea ・・・ This Saturday brings with it a rare Chater-Lea 1928 Path Racer which was recently shared with us. It sports a beautiful C-L drivetrain and BSA brakes more typically found on the parabikes used in WWII. . . . . . . #chaterlea #steelisreal #britishsteel #britishlightweights #britishmade #velo #retro #vintage #bicycle #cyclist #cycling #british #cyclingstyle #cyclinglife #fixedgear #fixie #531 #trackbike #brooksengland #vintagebike #roadbike #handmade #bicyclelife #bike #steel #bicycletouring #gravelbike #bikepacking #pathracer https://www.instagram.com/p/B3ReJw5A3nU/?igshid=18me3eo0avglb

#Repost @chaterlea with @get_repost ・・・ Saxon, founded in 1919 was a well known builder during the inter-war years and were a popular choice among club riders on track and path. They were constantly innovating in both frame materials and frame design with a signature being their twin seat tube. . Pictured a mid-1930s Saxon track bike. . . . . . . . #chaterlea #britishlegends #steelisreal #britishsteel #britishlightweights #britishmade #velo #retro #vintage #bicycle #cyclist #cycling #british #cyclingstyle #cyclinglife #fixedgear #fixed #fixie #531 #trackbike #brooksengland #vintagebike #roadbike #handmade #bicyclelife #bike #framebuilding #steel #saxon #1930s https://www.instagram.com/p/ByJLnlNA2GQ/?igshid=1t3iwosbqjbz2

#Repost @chaterlea with @get_repost ・・・ A.S Gillott began production on the last day of WWII. By the end of the 40’s and into 50’s they were at top of their game and led out the British golden age of frame building. . A grail bike for many below is an early 1950’s Gillott Fleur de Lys. . Courtesy of Mark Stevens remarkable collection. . . . . #chaterlea #asgoodasever #britishlegends #steelisreal #britishsteel #britishlightweights #britishmade #velo #retro #vintage #bicycle #cyclist #cycling #design #engineering #british #baaw #fixedgear #fixed #fixie #bici #cyclingstyle #531 #trackbike #brooksengland #vintagebike #bicyclelife #gillott #londonlife #wwii https://www.instagram.com/p/BtsmqpFgoDQ/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1h222lefycpkw

#Repost @chaterlea with @get_repost ・・・ We believe this is commonly referred to as a "Convocation of Hetchins". All seemingly with nice C-L accoutrements. . . . . . #chaterlea #asgoodasever #britishlegends #steelisreal #britishsteel #britishlightweights #britishmade #velo #retro #vintage #bicycle #cyclist #cycling #design #simplicity #engineering #british #baaw #fixedgear #fixed #fixie #bici #cyclingstyle #531 #trackbike #brooksengland #vintagebike #bicyclelife #hetchins

Retro roadside service... • • #aa #automobileassociation #theaa #chaterlea #vintage #vintagebike #yellow #twostroke #roadservice #instabike #nationalmotorcyclemuseum #motorcycle #motorcyclemuseum #motorbike #classicbike #nationalmotorcyclemuseumbirmingham #birmingham #retro #retrobike #mellowyellow #sidecar #leica #leicaq #leicaqtyp116 #leicauk #bikersofinstagram #biker #bikers #bikerlife (at The National Motorcycle Museum) https://www.instagram.com/p/CILqXYUBAen/?igshid=1ruajavv4vyzm

#repost @chaterlea ・・・ When we think bikepacking this is the image we see. Things might rattle a little more, but the experience is every bit as good. . . . . . #chaterlea #steelisreal #britishsteel #britishlightweights #britishmade #velo #retro #vintage #bicycle #cyclist #cycling #british #cyclingstyle #cyclinglife #fixedgear #fixie #531 #trackbike #brooksengland #vintagebike #roadbike #handmade #bicyclelife #bike #steel #bicycletouring #gravelbike #bikepacking https://www.instagram.com/p/B26mzdogC7L/?igshid=1yncojyrkllb