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Ladies Ariel circa 1923.

Single speed, 23" frame, 28" wheels, Crabbe brakes.

This Ariel was purchased at the Beaulieu Autojumble. It was in a poor state and fitted with the wrong chainwheel, cranks, mudgaurds and seat.

Restoration was soon under way. A pair of more authentic-looking mudguards and a saddle were obtained.

Then disaster happened - the platers lost the original Ariel hubs. They would replace them for me, but I needed to get dimensions.

 

 Cycle as found

Then began a search. Ariel cycles are not that common. I found several with the correct front hub, but none with a single speed rear hub.

Eventually I found the 1925 gents Ariel, and was finally able to complete the cycle.

 1923 Ariel restored

The cycle restored. The chainguard is not original, the original would have been canvass.

However, an oil bath chaincase was an option, so this one was fitted.

 Restored cycle

 
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