Jack Sibbit Touring Bicycle

Made:
1938 in Manchester
Touring bicycle made by Jack E

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Touring bicycle made by Jack E
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Touring bicycle made by Jack E. Sibbit, Manchester, 1938.

John “Jack” Ephraim Sibbit 1895–1950. Skilled bicycle builder and member of the Manchester Wheelers he was a regular favourite at the Fallowfield track. By the age of 41 he held twelve national titles including tandem sprints as well as an Olympic silver medal in 1928.

Details

Category:
Road Transport
Object Number:
Y2005.19.4
Materials:
metal (unknown), rubber (unidentified), leather and paint
Measurements:
overall: 1020 mm x 430 mm x 1710 mm, 11 kg
type:
bicycle
credit:
Purchased from Paul Westmacott