Hi everyone, me and my mum have had this bike in our garage since we moved in and are thinking if selling it off. My grandad bought it with my uncle many years ago because they though it was vintage. After looking about and some researching, we think it could be a 1952 Humber Sports bike. By looking at the pictures, you will obviously see how it has aged, which could possibly bring down the price. The saddle says Lycett on it, the peddles say Webb, and the *very* faded writing on the frame itself says Humber.
I thought why not ask this lovely community before we sell it. I was hoping if you lot could help with pricing too? I have no idea how much a vintage bike like this should sell for. Any questions please ask I will try my best to help.
by qdqnn
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Sturmey Archer hubs had a date code that could probably tell you what year the hub was made (google can help you on this). Generally the bike would be made that same year, or the year after. I don’t think you’ll get much more detail than knowing the year and that it’s a Humber Sports. It’s basically a rebadged Raleigh, and that is not at all a bad thing.
Due primarily to condition, it’s not going to be worth much. I flip bikes for fun and I’d buy this for maybe $40. That does NOT mean you should toss it. These are awesome bikes and someone (like me) would strip this down to bare metal, repaint every part, and reassemble the entire bike to new. But it’s not easy and it’s generally not profitable either.
Can’t tell if it’s an optical illusion, but the down tube looks bent
I love all 3 speeds, got 4 spanning 1929 -1971. Rebuilt and flipped many more. Got all the tools, Whitworth even.
Get a basket, plant some flowers in it, and drop it in the yard. I’d consider buying for the chain ring and guard, simply not worth restoration, and not worth anything at the recycling centers.
Added :If it’s a rear dyno hub (looks like it might be), that would potentially be worth something if the dyno still draws current and depends on condition.
Dont often reply twice, but in case you missed my edit.
I’m pretty certain it’s a 3-speed dyno on the back. Could even be a 4 speed, I think (I’d have to dig).
To check if it works, spin the tires and check with an ammeter. If the dyno works, it’s a pretty rare find in the US. If the dyno doesn’t work, it’s not. They’re nearly impossible to fix.
There’s a decent chance it might, my 1929 has a front dyno that still works.
A pic of the back hub opposite side of chain would help confirm, but I’m pretty sure I see the dyno part peeking from behind the chain guard.
Those usually require a couple hundred dollars of parts (tires, tubes, cables, brake shoes, saddle, pedals) and then they’re worth a couple hundred dollars. People still love them for their simplicity and comfort, but they are probably the most common bike produced through the years and are not rare. The 1950s and older have some value because they didn’t import as many then. In it’s present state that’s a $100 bike on a good day with an interested party, less if you’re trying to sell it in your local area. Some people think they’re worth more. If you can find that person, good for you.
I would also be interested in that head light. That thing have a dynamo, or is it battery? Otherwise, that bike would certainly be one that I would fix up to ride.