Jack Sibbit Racing Bicycle

Made:
1932-1937 in Manchester
Bicycle, c1935 racing bicycle made by Jack Sibbit Bicycle, c1935 racing bicycle made by Jack Sibbit Bicycle, c1935 racing bicycle made by Jack Sibbit

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Bicycle, c1935 racing bicycle made by Jack Sibbit
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Bicycle, c1935 racing bicycle made by Jack Sibbit
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Bicycle, c1935 racing bicycle made by Jack Sibbit
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Racing bicycle, made by Jack Sibbit, of Great Ancoats Street, Manchester.

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:
Y1984.37
Materials:
metal (unknown), rubber (unidentified) and leather
type:
bicycle
credit:
Gift of Mr. C. Heywood

Parts

Bicycle Frame and Wheel

Bicycle Frame and Wheel

Bicycle frame and one wheel, made by Jack Sibbit, in Manchester.

Measurements:
overall: 940 mm x 1305 mm x 390 mm, 8 kg
Materials:
metal (unknown) and leather
Object Number:
Y1984.37.1
type:
bicycle
Bicycle Wheel

Bicycle Wheel

Wheel from racing bicycle, made by Jack Sibbit. Front forks are non-standard, having been replaced by first and only owner, as the originals were not strong enough to deal with the state of Manchester roads.

Measurements:
overall: 30 mm 625 mm, 1 kg
Materials:
metal (unknown) and rubber (unidentified)
Object Number:
Y1984.37.2
type:
wheel