BSA Classic?
06-24-05, 10:13 AM
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BSA Classic?
I was given a bike by a friend about 3 days ago
it is a 10 Speed BSA Racer with a gold frame
I was well pleased with my friend's genorosity and I wonder if anyone on here could tell me more about the BSA make and what my bike may be worth, as I was told over 20 years ago that BSAs were no longer made
it is a 10 Speed BSA Racer with a gold frame
I was well pleased with my friend's genorosity and I wonder if anyone on here could tell me more about the BSA make and what my bike may be worth, as I was told over 20 years ago that BSAs were no longer made
06-24-05, 10:35 AM
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BSA was originally a rifle manufacturer--Birmingham Small Arms. If there's a headtube badge on your bike, you may see three (?) rifles depicted. Later it diversified into bicycles and motorcycles, among other things. At some point the bicycle operation became part of the Raleigh empire, and I believe Raleigh eventually retired the name.
BSA made some very nice racing bikes way back when. What yours is worth depends on the bike and the condition. Because BSA was a famous motorcycle manufacturer as well, it's a well-recognized brand.
BSA motorcycles were competitive in racing right up until the end. I think they ceased operations in the mid-'70s. What was to happen to the European bicycle makers in the years that followed was already happening in the motorcycle industry: competitive pressure from the East.
BSA made some very nice racing bikes way back when. What yours is worth depends on the bike and the condition. Because BSA was a famous motorcycle manufacturer as well, it's a well-recognized brand.
BSA motorcycles were competitive in racing right up until the end. I think they ceased operations in the mid-'70s. What was to happen to the European bicycle makers in the years that followed was already happening in the motorcycle industry: competitive pressure from the East.
06-24-05, 12:21 PM
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In this case, I think the monetary value is irrelevant, since selling that which you were given generously by a friend (as you have noted) would undermine your friendship. s/he could have put the thing on ebay her/himself. You should really just ride it, if possible.
06-25-05, 02:35 AM
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I wasn't thinking of selling it DiegoFrog
I just wanted to know the value for prestige sake in the cycling industry
I am toying with setting up a bike shop/business and all marketing angles are being considered...
I just wanted to know the value for prestige sake in the cycling industry
I am toying with setting up a bike shop/business and all marketing angles are being considered...
06-25-05, 11:20 AM
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My LBS guy has his gorgeous old purple 1947 BSA 10-speed hanging in a place of honor at his shop. It certainly made an impression on me, but I'm a sucker for that sort of thing; to most of his customers I'm sure it's just an old bike.
