⭕ 1904 Dursley Pedersen

Gentlemans Royal Roadster

Three-Speed Dursley Pedersen Gears

Size 7

28 Wheels

(28 x 1 1/2 tyres)

Frame # 1792

Gear # 18072

Fitted with very rare accessory, only supplied to some early models: a steering lock on the fork spreader plate.


The only negative aspect of this bike is the rear mudguard, whose lower rear portion has broken off; it also has wrong rear stay brackets .

If the bike is to be ridden, the tyres will need replacing sometime soon.

It has been repainted sometime in the past 108 years (probably over 40 years ago).

I believe the front wheel is aluminium and the rear is steel.

The rims have been painted - this is a typical restoration of the 1960s - which has protected them; if you prefer you could remove the paint.

The frame tubes are solid and I can see no rust or damage. I purchased this bike from a friend.


A Number 7 size DP is almost the largest machine, recommended for a rider with an inside leg measurement of 35 inches.

I have an inside leg measurement of 31 inches, suitable for a Number 4 Dursley Pedersen, but Im used to riding larger frame bikes.

Climbing onto it from a wall, I can mount this bike; once in the saddle I can reach the pedals, because these hammock saddles sink down once youre on them.