Thoughts from the client

“Bell’s Bespoke restored a Royal Enfield ladies Junior Champion c. 1960 for me a year ago, and I am delighted with the result.  The work was carried out meticulously, and with a fine eye for detail and authenticity. For anyone considering the refurbishment of a vintage bike, I would say that you could not do better than to choose Bell’s”

Malcolm Tyler

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A vintage-style bicycle with a brown leather saddle and red fenders on a gravel surface, with a black background and soft lighting.
Close-up of a vintage mountain bike with a white frame and red accents, parked outdoors on gravel with a dark background.
A close-up of a vintage bicycle seat with a brown leather cover and a small nameplate labeled 'WRIGHTS,' with the bicycle handlebar and blurred background visible.
Close-up of a pink bicycle rear wheel with a red reflector, featuring the brand name Royal Enfield, against a blurred outdoor background.
Close-up of a colorful Royal Enfield bicycle with pink and black frame, red and silver fenders, and sunlit gravel ground in the background.
Close-up view of a colorful bicycle frame with a sticker reading 'JUNIOR CHAMPION' on the front tube, with a red brake cable, red front fender, and black fork, set against a blurred outdoor background.
A vintage-style bicycle with a black frame, red accents on the fenders and wheels, and a brown leather seat, positioned on a gravel surface against a dark, out-of-focus background.
Close-up of a vintage bicycle with a black frame, red accents, and a white saddle, parked on gravel against a dark, textured background.
Close-up of a vintage Royal Enfield bicycle chainring, crank arm, and pedal, with parts of the frame visible, including the white chain guard and black frame with yellow and blue detailing, set against a background of gravel.
Close-up of a vintage bicycle's front section, showing the frame, fork, handlebars, and front tire, with a black background.
Close-up of a vintage bicycle's head tube and badge, featuring red and white paint, red handlebars, and a blurred saddle in the background, outdoors on grass.
Close-up of a vintage bicycle with a white frame and red accents, showing the handlebars, front wheel, and seat against a dark background.
Close-up of a vintage bicycle handlebar with a shiny bell, a gear shifter labeled '3 Speed Arbitr' with 'Sunderland England' marking, and red and blue wires against a blurred outdoor background.
Close-up of a bicycle handlebar with metal grips, a bell, and red and beige cables, against a dark background.
Old bicycle with a brown seat and red fenders leaning against a beige wall with two windows, on a stone-paved surface.
An old, rusty bicycle with a cream-colored frame, black and red accents, and red cables is parked against a gray wall with a window nearby.
An old brown leather saddle attached to an antique bicycle with a red frame. The bike is positioned on a concrete surface next to a wall, with some plants in black pots in the background.
Front view of an old, rusty children's bicycle with a white frame, red fenders, and red handlebar cables, parked outdoors on a stone patio with potted plants in the background.
An old, rusty bicycle with a brown leather seat and a white and black frame, leaning against a gray wall on a concrete sidewalk.
A rusty red bicycle rear with a round red reflector, positioned on a concrete patio next to a wooden fence and a plant in a black pot.
Top view of an old bicycle with a white frame marked 'CHAMPION' and black handlebars, standing on a mossy concrete outdoor surface next to potted plants.

Royal Enfield 1960

An exceptionally rare junior Royal Enfield bicycle, built around 1960 by Raleigh following their acquisition of the Royal Enfield name. These models were produced in small numbers, and surviving examples in restorable condition are hard to come by, making this a particularly special project.

The restoration itself presented a unique challenge due to the large number of intricate decals used on this model. To preserve the character and accuracy of the originals, each decal was carefully hand-traced from what remained on the frame.

We then cross-referenced these with multiple period photographs to ensure every shape, line and colour was correct.

Once the artwork was fully reconstructed digitally, the new decals were produced as traditional water-slide transfers — the same method used in the 1960s — to maintain the authenticity of the finish.


Beyond the graphics, the bicycle has undergone an extensive mechanical and cosmetic restoration. The chrome components have been stripped and refinished to match the original high-polish look. The saddle has been sympathetically rebuilt, with new padding and fresh hand-stitching. Every part has been cleaned, serviced and restored.

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