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    Swift Cheylesmore made in Birmingham. But where?

    I think my bike . May be one that you could have put together. Its Royal Blue, black mud and chain guards, with gold line detail. Although not complete, there is a decal down the seat tube, that looks like it may have said swift in white. I've dated the speed Strumy Archer hub 81" 9" so...
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    Swift Cheylesmore made in Birmingham. But where?

    For anybody that's interested, I've just checked the date on the Strumy Archer hub, and it's 81" 9" so September 1981. TBH I thought the bike might be older, at least 1960s. I suppose its possible that the wheels have been changed. Still 41 years old based on the hub date. If correct, this...
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    Swift Cheylesmore made in Birmingham. But where?

    It seems the file size was to large, although taken with the same camera phone etc as the first two uploaded. I've reduced to smallest size and will now try again.
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    Swift Cheylesmore made in Birmingham. But where?

    Better luck this time
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    Swift Cheylesmore made in Birmingham. But where?

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    Swift Cheylesmore made in Birmingham. But where?

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    Swift Cheylesmore made in Birmingham. But where?

    Good evening. It seems like a long time since anyone posted any information about Swift Bicycles. I purchased A "Swift Cycle Co Birmingham England" in lock Down. The frame is Royal Blue and the Bottom Bracket is stamped on the underside with "DAVIS 64" & "COMPONENTS 61" Age is unknown, but if...
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    Swift Cheylesmore made in Birmingham. But where?

    Good afternoon, I have just purchased a Swift bike. It is royal blue, with 3 gear strumy archer gears. The only frame marking is Davies Components on the underside of the bottom bracket. Does anyone on the group know how to age the bike. I have photos, but they are to large to upload to the...
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