F W Evans Cycle 1935

The latest addition to the bicycle fleet. A 1935 F W Evans. An ebay purchase, I was attracted by the tasty components fitted thinking they could be robbed for another project in the future (pre-war lightweight parts seem to be rocketing up in price at the moment). On seeing the cycle in the flesh I realised that this would be rather criminal as it is such a wonderfully original and high quality machine. The spec includes swan-neck stem and seatpost, fantastic moustache handlebars, Boa pedals, BSA crank, headset and bottom bracket, characterful Constrictor handlebar grips, Constrictor rims, an unidentified and unusual cantilever front brake and a Sturmey Archer three speed hub brake.

The Evans arrived in pieces and will soon be sympathetically renovated to a condition I would describe as working but not rideable. ie all parts will be re-fitted and adjusted up properly but the spokes which are slightly delicate will be left alone as will the original 'Parker White Knight' tyres.

Bicycles in the shed seem to be multiplying rapidly at the moment and I sense a small cull is needed. I'll post up shortly details of those needing new homes.

F W Evans links:
Bike Brothers FW Evans resource page
Classic Lightweights F W Evans page
Veteran Cycle Club New England post war Evans Tourer
About Evans Cycles by Evans themselves

Good friend Matt did me a big favour by picking up my rash
purchase for me and delivering it to Calne Bike Meet.

The Evans in all its glory, awaiting proper re-assembly. It
arrived with full touring accessories.

F W Evans head transfer.

Constrictor rims.

Check the Constrictor handlebar grips, moustache bars and
pre-war Parker White Knight tyres.

Lucas headlight has an unusually long clip mount from the
headset. It has to be braced from the handlebar clamp to
stop flex.