Pashley Cycles is a British bicycle, tricycle and workbike manufacturer based in Stratford-upon-Avon in Warwickshire, England.
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23 Facts About Pashley Cycles
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Pashley Cycles was started in 1926 and still manufactures bikes in the UK.
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In 1926, William Rathbone 'Rath' Pashley Cycles founded Pashley Cycles and Barber in New John Street West, Birmingham.
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Competition in the cycle trade was very fierce and after a short while 'Rath' Pashley Cycles realised that success would come through identifying a market niche.
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Pashley Cycles were the first company to fit hydraulic brakes to what was, technically, a motorcycle.
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Pashley Cycles moved briefly into car manufacture in 1953, again with a conventional tricycle layout.
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Pashley Cycles still make a traditional roadster bicycle and it is still in demand in UK and export markets.
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Since inception Pashley has provided carrier cycles to industry and commerce.
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Pashley Cycles continues to make ice cream vending tricycles alongside its other workbike products.
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In 1974, Pashley acquired Gundle, the only other surviving manufacturer of carrier cycles.
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Pashley Cycles made 'SW' bikes and does so today under the name 'Delibike' .
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Pashley Cycles proposed interim upgrades to the 1992 Royal Mail design which resulted in the 'Millenium' model.
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Pashley Cycles had been developing a new load carrying bicycle called the 'Pronto' which by employing a step-through frame design would allow mail and goods to be safely carried both at the front and the rear of the cycle.
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Pashley Cycles continues to supply the Royal Mail although vans and trolleys are replacing much of the bike fleet.
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Pashley Cycles tandems made a re-appearance in the late 1970s with the introduction of the 'Tourmaster'.
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In 1984, Pashley Cycles launched what was to be its last 'all British' bike - the 'Patriot'.
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In late 1994, the Pashley Cycles family relinquished control to the employees in a management buyout led by Adrian Williams, an aeronautical engineer.
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Pashley Cycles worked with Land Rover to make an off-road model called 'XCB' with hydraulic disk brakes and suspension forks.
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Pashley Cycles had a number of talented Trial and Trails riders in its employ: Matt and Eddie Tongue, Tim Stedman, Kye and Toby Forte and Dylan Clayton.
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Pashley Cycles shareholders acquired Brooks at this difficult time and working with Brooks employees, updated the branding and set a new course in the production of "fine leather saddles and accessories".
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In 1991, Pashley Cycles agreed to manufacture the new small-wheeled, full suspension Moulton 'All Purpose Bicycle' or 'APB' as it was more commonly known.
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In recent years, Pashley Cycles has seen strong demand for its 'Classic' models, in particular the women's 'Princess' traditional loop framed bicycle with front wicker basket and Brooks leather saddle.
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Pashley Cycles has continued to evolve and improve these designs where appropriate.
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