Re: [CR]The Famous James

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From: "Mick Butler" <pariscyclesuk@hotmail.com>
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]The Famous James
Date: Fri, 02 Apr 2004 18:00:59 +0000


James made some wonderful bicycles and tricycles over the years and they also made their own unique gears. Stratton is correct in saying that they produced motor-cycles as well. What is not generally known about their motor-bikes is that they were used for pacing on our tracks. I well remember seeing them in action at Herne Hill in the 1950's, painted in the James red and the rear wheel enclosed in a spat with the words "The famous James" written on it.

Best wishes and be lucky. Michael Butler Huntingdon UK.