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eBay watch: Philips Gadabout 1950s motorised bicycle

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The more I see these engine-clad vintage bikes, the more I like them. All the looks of a vintage cycle with the bonus of not having to pedal uphill. What's not to like? Very little when it comes to this Philips Gadabout motorised bicycle.

It actually dates back to 1956 and comes with a 50cc engine, good enough to get you around your local area at a decent speed. It does need some work, you'll need a couple of tyres and lights to get through the MOT. But according to the seller, the bike has been 'dry stored' for the last 20 years and is in 'good running order', so nothing major to worry about.

£150 is the current price.

Find out more at the eBay website

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Morgan Blue vintage-style cycling jerseys

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It's almost the new year, which means it's time for a resolution. If yours involves getting on a bike, maybe you should get yourself something from the Morgan Blue vintage-style cycling jersey range. Although to be honest, it'll look just as cool without the cycle.

Hand-made in Belgium, the jerseys come in six different designs, including some iconic team colours – Molteni was the team led by Eddy Merckxx during his most dominant years, Faema was the powerful pro team from 1955 – 1970, while Solo-Superia was legendary Belgian rider Rik van Looy's team during the 1960s.

All jerseys are a 'casual' fit with a quarter length zip, retro steel zip and with Wool-Acryl construction. £89.99 is the price if you want one.

Find out more at the Wiggle website

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Hollander budget retro-styled city bike at Made.com

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Think a city bike costs a small fortune? Not always. Indeed, these Hollander retro-styled bicycles at Made.com, are just £169 each.

There's a male and a female variation – see the male over the page. Both are similar though, with the single-speed bike boasting a leather (adjustable) saddle, steel frame, dynamo power for the retro lights, caliper brakes, stand and that staple of a vintage bike, a bell. It's also made by a company with over 60 years of bike-building experience too.

Like all Made.com products, they're made to order based on you getting in before a deadline. As I write, that deadline is just over two days away, so if you want one, get in now for that discounted price of £169, as opposed to the hgh street price of £539.

Find out more at the Made.com website

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eBay watch: 1950s NSU Quickly 49cc motorised bicycle

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Last week we featured a motorised bike from Raleigh, which proved really popular. Well, now we've found another – and we think this 1950s NSU Quickly motorised bicycle is even better.

A stunning vintage design, made in Germany back in 1958 and packed full of the retro curves that are so common in retro bicycle designs in the modern era.

According to the seller, it's a 'good runner', has a 49cc engine, two speeds and 'everything's original'. The only thing needed is a new speedo cable. Plenty of interest, but even allowing for that, the price is only at £215.55. See the eBay page for lots more images.

Find out more at the eBay website

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Corvo Citta Donna retro-styled city bicycle

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Another retro bike, this time with Italian style – the Corvo Citta Donna bicycle.

It's a women's, single-speed city bike with a vintage twist, complete with handcrafted rounded frame straight out of the company's archives, Bella Ciao aluminium polished handlebars, polished aluminium wheels, Schwalbe Road Cruiser tyres and Brooks B17 leather saddle and hand-sewn, water-resistant leather grips.

The single speed hand crafted Corvo Citta Donna is available now for £599 or with a Shimano Nexus 3-speed internal gear hub for £699, both available in a variety of colours.

Find out more at the Bikesales4u website

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Bobbin Boulevard vintage-style bicycle

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If cycling to is less competitive and much more a leisurely or practical pastime, you might want to check out the Bobbin Boulevard bicycle.

This upright rider is an exclusive to Bobbin Bicycles, made in a small Dutch factory and available in three bold colours (one of which is above). Features include high quality stainless steel wheels, 'made to last' hard paint finish, basta bottle dynamo lighting, Schwalbe Delta Cruiser typres, a Selle Royale saddle, front and rear brakes, immobiliser and a 10-year warranty on that frame.

Check out the different options on the site, price is £425.

Find out more at the Bobbin Bicycles website