The Pashley Guv’nor 3-Speed Bicycle: 100% Handmade In Britain (2024)

FAQs

Are Pashley bikes still made in England? ›

Here at Pashley we are very proud of our 97 years of manufacturing heritage and the fact that we continue to hand-build our bicycles and tricycles at our factory in Stratford-upon-Avon, in the Heart of England.

The tyres and the bikes themselves are certainly tough enough to withstand bumpy tracks or loose gravel but the riding position is pretty loose and doesn't offer great control on unpredictable ground. Weight - weight does vary throughout the range but Pashley bikes are not considered light.

Formation and early years. In 1926, William Rathbone 'Rath' Pashley founded Pashley and Barber in New John Street West, Birmingham. Pashley and Barber declared that they were 'Manufacturers of every type of cycle' and that 'Birmingham produces the finest cycles, these are Birmingham's best'.

Pashley Cycles is England's longest established bicycle manufacturer. Founded in 1926 and based in Stratford-upon-Avon, our dedicated team design and manufacture a unique range of cycles for both business and leisure customers.

Currently, Brompton is the largest volume bicycle manufacturer in Britain, producing approximately 45,000 bicycles each year. Each bike is hand brazed by skilled craftsman at their London factory.

Additional Information. In true British fashion, the Britannia is suited to all sorts of weather, with the chainguard and mudguards keeping you clean and looking your best, whilst the reliable hub brakes and gears are effective no matter what the conditions.

Aside from the riding position, the most obvious feature – common to many roadsters – is weight. They are both really heavy. The Pashley is 22.4kg, which is more than many e-bikes! You can't help but notice this if you're used to lighter bikes.

As for mountain bikes, due to the rugged nature of the terrain they're designed for, they tend to be the heaviest of the three. A typical high-end cross-country mountain bike might weigh around 22-24 pounds (10-11 kg), while heavier-duty trail and downhill bikes could be 30 pounds (13.6 kg) or more.

The model number and date code can be found on a small silver sticker by the non-chain side crank arm, above the pedals on the frame of the bike. The serial number is engraved into the metal frame of the bike, on the bottom, underneath the crank.

What is the oldest bicycle manufacturer still in existence? ›

Edoardo Bianchi S.p.A., commonly known as Bianchi ([ˈbjaŋki]) is the world's oldest bicycle manufacturing company in existence, having pioneered the use of equal-sized wheels with pneumatic rubber tires. The company was founded in Italy in 1885 and in addition to bicycles it produced motorcycles from 1897 to 1967.

But generally, vintage bikes are considered to be bicycles manufactured between the late 19th century and the early 1990s. They possess a distinct allure that sets them apart from the modern ones. Three key characteristics contribute to their unique charm: design, craftsmanship, and materials.

If you want a list of the most important British bikes, it would have to be BSA, Triumph, Royal Enfield, Vincent and Norton, and that can even be debated, depending on your preferences. Of those manufacturers, you would then have to choose a model each. But Hesketh is at best a footnote, Metisse a curiosity.

Raleigh is one of the world's oldest and best-known bike brands. Established in 1887 in Nottingham, England, we're still based in our hometown. Discover our more than 130-year old tradition, our passion for cycling and our vision for the future. Bangers n' mash.