Hi everyone, I inherited this old bicycle from my grandfather and I’m trying to learn more about it. I know the brand is Rivel Surhuisterveen (it’s written on the bike), but that’s all the information I have.
Despite being in quite rusty condition, I can’t find any similar bicycles online – no photos, catalogs, or clear references from this brand’s older models.
I’ve added some photos. If anyone recognizes it or knows:
- the approximate year or era,
- the model,
- or has seen original photos or catalogs of similar Rivel bikes
I’d really appreciate your help. Thanks!
by Legal_Schedule_9772
1 Comment
Clean the fuck out of it. Really go to town. Then check all the tubing for cracks or holes / soft rust spots.
If there isn’t any, then you have a cool sentimental frame to begin working from if you want to build a bike.
Outside of that it isn’t worth anything, that era of humanity used to pump bikes out. Most shops, clubs, sportsmen, etc, had their own frames getting built
I have so many frames that Google doesn’t recognise but they clearly exist, right in front of me . .
Looking at this frame, I’d say it isn’t worth much investment, maybe a single speed townie if you want to spend $400-$600 on it. But I personally wouldn’t
10+ years as a mechanic