Vintage Tandem frame & forks

This is my latest 'project'. An impulse buy really: )
Ladyback tandem frame & forks from just pre war, or just after.

Lots of surface rust, but if the frame is good then that's OK with me.
Don't know the maker. Yet.
(I don't even receive it yet: )

Bars look interesting & the 3 speed quadrant changer is useful. I've got a Sturmey Archer 3 speed wheelset with hub brake which should suit this.

Saddles look bin jobs but might be a guide to its age.
Chain wheels are spiky & well worn, but shouldn't be difficult to replace.
I do like those bars: )


Later, on closer, actual inspection I find the bars bent! But the Dunlop saddle is quite good.
Quadrant changer is a TriVelox. Quite rare.
Head-clip is likely Brampton & the stem is excellent under the surface rust.

Both seatposts are rusty but free: )

Forks are out & in good order. Bearings were shiny & the races smooth.

All good up to now.


April 7 2020

Looking to be late 30s right now & either a BSA or Triumph.
Frame is now dismantled & in process of being derusted. Long job but with plenty of spare time being self-isolated during this Pandemic, it'll get done.

Both BBs are free & I have found a good double clanger replacement chain-set for the rear. Both ends have Williams chainwheels, so not difficult to find.