A Singer 'Xtraordinary' lever-driven 'Safety bicycle', circa 1882

A Singer 'Xtraordinary' lever-driven 'Safety bicycle', circa 1882,
in largely original condition, tapered oval tubular backbone, stamped 20643 60 to top of backbone behind the headstock, fitted with Brooks leather saddle on 'Arab' sprung bracket, with two alternate foot pegs, the headstock with dust-plate to rear of main bracket, straight handlebars with slight drop, turned pear grips, right hand lever to simple sprung spoon brake, twin tapered tubular forks to hub, bronze hub marked 20643 60 to left side, mounted with lever driving mechanism, patented rubber socket pedals (with some wear), 56 inch diameter front driving wheel with opposed radial spokes, crescent rim and white rubber tyre, the 20 inch diameter trailing wheel. The centre hub fitted with 1882 (third model) Lucas 'King of the Road' hub lamp, complete with lenses and oil reservoir.

Footnotes

The 'Xtraordinary' design was registered in September 1879 (21,031) and its levers had adjustable ball bearings by 1882. According to information supplied by the vendor, it is believed that the hub lamp has remained with the bicycle from new.