1971 Triumph red

Shown with new leather saddle, tool bag, and cup holder.

Shown with original components

All original Triumph English roadster, best for 5’6″-5’11” riders.  

This bike is a 1971 English 3-speed Roadster from Nottingham. Perfect combination of ultimate comfort (perfectly upright riding position ) and traditional British style. The Triumph Cycle Company was managed by Raleigh since 1956. Super comfortable bicycle with Sturmey-Archer AW internally geared 3-speed hub. It is a true do-it-all bike that is fast enough on paved road, and sturdy enough off-road. These bikes were so universal, comfortable, reliable, and well built, that they were nearly unchanged, from 1930x to 1980x. See “How a bicycle is made” (1945). These bikes were used as utility bikes by British Army and Police, known as “Bobby Bikes”. It is an ‘all steel bicycle’.

After complete disassemby of this bike, thorough cleaning, and inspection of every component, I properly lubricated and tuned up everything on this bike, making it function like new, and be ready for another 50 years of service. Yes, it includes both hubs, headset bearings, and pedals bearings. Everything. 

Photos labeled “options” depict optional components, not included: cup holder with leather straps, leather tools pouch, Aukmont or Brooks leather saddles.

Available for $700. Email me  at bikesheaven1@gmail.com with any questions. Shipping in the continental USA is $250

Original Components

  • FRAME: highly tensiled (2030) carbon steel tubing joined by lugs fitted wit inner linings. Every joint is sealed and precision-brazed to hold a lifetime.
  • FORK: Tubular steel tapered for lightness and shock-absorbing resilience.
  • FINISH: Bright red achieved by a 5-step electrostatic coating with layers of primer, bonderized rubber, undercoat, and 2 layers of high gloss finishing lacquer.
  • WHEELS: 26″, chromed steel rims, Raleigh hubs.
  • TIRES: 26×1-3/8″ Raleigh Record tires
  • BRAKES: Machines steel caliper hand brakes
  • BOTTOM BRACKET: Precision machined through 30 separate operations, turned axle and cups fully lined with individual ball bearings.
  • CRANK: Squared three-piece machine forged with turned spindle.
  • HUB: Sturmey Archer AW 3-speed wide ratio gear internal hub with free wheeling.
  • MUDGUARDS: Heavy steel ribbed section with welded-on braces.
  • CHAIN: Raleigh with key link
  • HANDLEBAR GRIPS: shock stop rubber grips
  • SADDLE: Brooks leather saddle.

Before and after pics

Restoration pics

New & Upgraded Components

  • INNER TUBES: 26×1-3/8″
  • HANDLEBAR GRIPS: modern composite grips
  • CABLES AND HOUSINGS: Shimano
  • FRONT LIGHT: modern day replica, battery operated
  • BELL: modern day replica styled to match 70x