{"product_id":"1936-rudge-crescent-road-racer-bicycle","title":"1936 Rudge Crescent Road Racer Bicycle.","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAn authentic, rideable pre-war British racer with beautiful original patina.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you appreciate vintage bicycles with honest history, this \u003cb\u003e1936 Rudge Crescent\u003c\/b\u003e is a remarkable survivor. Built in Coventry before the war, it features a 24-inch frame with a distinct sloping top tube, giving it a classic, sporty racing geometry that stands out from standard roadsters of the era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bike hasn't been over-restored or stripped of its character. It shows a wonderfully scruffy, honest patina throughout, yet still retains glimpses of its original enamel paint, factory transfers, and gold lining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest of all, it isn't just a display piece. Fitted with \u003cb\u003erecent new tyres and tubes\u003c\/b\u003e, this Rudge is fully ridable and ready for vintage cycling events or weekend spins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications \u0026amp; Period Components\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrame Size:\u003c\/b\u003e 24-inch with a sporty sloping top tube.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheel Size: \u003c\/strong\u003e26\" inch x 1.3\/8\" inch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGearing:\u003c\/b\u003e Rare \u003cb\u003eSturmey Archer K6 3-speed hub\u003c\/b\u003e—a highly collectible piece of cycling history on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandlebars:\u003c\/b\u003e Rod-operated \u003cb\u003eNorth Road semi-drop handlebars\u003c\/b\u003e for a classic riding position.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaddle:\u003c\/b\u003e Time honoured \u003cb\u003eBrooks B17 leather saddle\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAccessories:\u003c\/b\u003e Comes equipped with a vintage rear carrier, a brass \u003cb\u003eLucas bell\u003c\/b\u003e, and an original \u003cb\u003eBrittanalloy aluminium pump\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCondition \u0026amp; Rideability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease study the detailed photographs of the bicycle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bicycle balances mechanical readiness with untouched cosmetic history. The frame and parts show the scratches, wear, and weathering you would expect from a 90-year-old machine, but it remains structurally sound. The rear mudguard has a dent just above the original rear reflector. Thanks to the fresh tyres, you can take it straight out on the road, use it as a hero display, or add it directly to a pre-war British bicycle collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eShipping, Collection \u0026amp; Test Rides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCollection \u0026amp; Test Rides:\u003c\/b\u003e You are very welcome to visit our premises to view the bicycle, try it out for a test ride, and collect it in person. Please get in touch to arrange a suitable time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSecure Shipping:\u003c\/b\u003e If you require delivery, we understand the value of historic bicycles. This item will be professionally and carefully packed with extra protection for its original components, transfers, and rod linkages to ensure it arrives safely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Rudge","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54207157141831,"sku":"GN-2060-RUD","price":675.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0788\/2575\/0855\/files\/1936RudgeCresentracingbicycle1.jpg?v=1782126671","url":"https:\/\/www.gunnandco.co.uk\/products\/1936-rudge-crescent-road-racer-bicycle","provider":"Gunn \u0026 Co | Bicycles and Restoration. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}