THE FACEBOOK GROUP is for pre-1920 BSA’s only: https://www.facebook.com/groups/Pre1920sBSAFITTINGSBICYCLES 1. For bicycles made of BSA Fittings by other cycle firms. 2. For the first generation of quality-made BSA bicycles (1910-1920) HISTORY: BSA made Otto bicycles in 1880, followed by a variety of other bicycles and tricycles, until October 1885, when they decided to give up …
While it’s not surprising that a few of the bicycles built by one of the world’s top cycle manufacturers such as Coventry Machinists Co have survived for 133 years, there are some delicate parts on a bicycle that nearly always succumb to the ravages of time. Worn leather saddles and handlebar grips are damaged easily …
Until 1910, BSA sold only components and bicycles in ‘knock-down’ form. These were known as BSA FITTINGS MACHINES. HISTORY: BSA made Otto bicycles in 1880, followed by a variety of other bicycles and tricycles, until October 1885, when they decided to give up making complete cycles and parts to focus on Government orders for …
The Nebo Handlebar Clock was an upmarket accessory that could be fitted to bicycles or motorcycles. Here you can see it installed on the 1906 Raleigh X Frame 3-speed Gentlemen’s Tricycle, which was the most expensive cycle of its day. It was priced at £29, compared to the Raleigh X Frame Gents’ bicycle at £17 …
“You will notice that the three brakes illustrated have a central movement action of which we were the originators in this country. Today we possess several patents with our French manufacturers in connection with these brakes.” – The CONSTRICTOR TYRE Co, Forest Gate, London, E7
1908 – 1910 Monopole Model Royal with Biflex front forks & rear stays and Concealed Rollr Lever Brakes 26” Frame. 28″ Wheels Not much is known about Monopole Cycle Co, but they were obviously quite active in the late 1890s, and were one of the companies that build Pedersen bicycles, which they exhibited in 1897 at the …
c1950 Waller Kingsland 21.5” Frame. 26” Wheels. Frame No 22886 Occasionally a repainted Waller Kingsland comes up for sale. But this is the first time I’ve seen one in original paint, with its original transfers (decals) on the down tube and steering head. The bike has had some later parts added because it was frequently used by the previous …
‘Space Vello’ by Wolf of Nottingham ‘Outer Space Blue’ During World War 2, the government started making plans for post-war manufacturing and the export of British goods to bring in much-needed foreign exchange. A Council of Industrial Design was established in 1944 and, just a month after war ended, the BRITAIN CAN MAKE IT exhibition …
