Guv'Nor
The Guv'nor is a product of distinction, for your indulgence and pleasure. True to its heritage, it is built with relaxed geometry using the legendary Reynolds ‘531’ butted cycle tubing. It is an icon of the classic bicycle renaissance.
The Guv’nor is a revival of one of Pashley’s oldest designs, the 1930s Path Racer, but updated to cope with the demands of modern life. Legendary Reynolds 531 steel is used by our craftsmen to produce a frame with a classic slack geometry, which provides you a dynamic yet natural riding position aided by the inclusion of authentic North Road handlebars.
It is not only unique in its ride quality but in its aesthetic, exuding an elegance that hearkens back to the simple beauty of the original design. From the gold lined black alloy Westwood rims to the Brooks B17 leather saddle that has graced the best racing cycles for over 100 years, every aspect of the Guv’nor has been carefully selected to evoke the glory of path racing history. Add to this the benefits of Sturmey Archer hub brakes, enclosed to be reliable in all weathers, and puncture resistant Schwalbe tyres and the Guv’nor becomes the epitome of refined British road cycling with the very best componentry.
The Guv’nor is a real head turner that has the performance to match, guaranteed to give you years of riding and racing pleasure.
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Buckingham Black |
| Gears |
Sturmey Archer XRD-3 speed hub gear with trigger shifter. |
| Frame |
| 22.5" Frame size. Traditional lugged and brazed construction with authentic 1930s geometry. Scalloped lugs and Reynolds 531 butted tubes. Individually hand-built |
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| Fork |
| Investment cast fork crown, hand brazed. |
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| Saddle |
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Antique brown Brooks B17 natural leather saddle with titanium chassis. |
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| Handlebar |
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North Road drop bar on a forged alloy quill stem. |
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| Brakes |
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All-weather, low maintenance front and rear hub brakes. |
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| Wheels |
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28" gold lined black alloy Westwood rims with stainless steel spokes. |
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| Tyres |
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28x1 1/2" Cream Schwalbe Delta Cruiser tyres with Kevlar Guard belt puncture protection and reflective side walls. |
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| Pedals |
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| Crankset |
Polished alloy crankset (46T, 170mm) with guard. |
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Optional front lamp available. |
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| Stand |
Optional propstand available. |
| Bell |
Brass 'ping' bell. |
| Grips |
Hand-made leather grips. |
| Front Carrier |
N/A |
| Rear Carrier |
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| Lock |
N/A |
| Other Features |
Micro-adjust alloy seatpost. |
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Product may have different configuration than the one in the pictures.
Sizing
This Guv'Nor comes in the frame size shown below, followed by the corresponding inside leg length range and stand-over height:
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Inside Leg Lengh |
Stand-over height |
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| 22.5" |
31-35.5" |
33.5" |
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The frame size is the distance between the centrepoint of the cycle's bottom bracket (where the pedal arms extend from) and the top of the frame's seat tube (where the seatpost enters the frame).
Leg length should be measured from the sole of your foot to the inner top of your thigh (in inches) - please note that this is a different measurement to your trouser inside leg length. If your inside leg length falls in-between two frame sizes and you are unsure which size is best for you, please visit the Sizing Page for further guidance.
Sizing Info can be found here: 
The stand-over height is the height from the ground to the top of the top-tube. The Gvu'nor has a higher than average top-tube ("stand-over") and bottom bracket height. If your inside leg is at the lower end of a frame-size range, you may need to support yourself on tip-toe when stopping on your bicycle.

Iconic Path Racer frame with dynamic riding position
Authentic 1930s frame with long stable wheelbase and relaxed steering geometry, suited to speed cycling as well as longer day rides. The frame is hand-built using 100 year old traditional methods - with original lightweight Reynolds 531 tubing hand-brazed into lugs - for the attention to detail that only a frame crafted by hand can possess. With traditional tubular crown forks and specially formed D section stays.

Picture by Sebastian Moise for the Dandy Run II (2016)
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