Scott Goldstein wrote:
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> Well, I'm about to receive the 1930's Drysdale Track Bike that I got on EBay
> http://ebay.com/
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> Thanks to the generosity of Joe Bender Zanoini of CR, I am now able to put
> it together with all BSA equipment (including the headset clip and fork).
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> Not much is discussed in this group about BSA (at least as far as I know).
> So I'd like to put this up to the group. What kind of reputation for both
> bikes and bits did BSA have?
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> Does anyone in CR has a BSA?
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> I'd like to learn all that I can.
Scott,
I noticed that the auction mentioned that the Drysdale is new-old-stock, never built up and has: "Chater-Lea forged bottom bracket shell. Chater-Lea bottom bracket."
Sounds like Chater-Lea might be more appropriate? Both Chater-Lea and BSA were the finest England had to offer in the 20s and 30s.
Velo-Retro has the following catalogs reproduced. Lots of info:
BSA Cycle Fittings Catalog 1927 -- 6 pages, shows the distinctive chain wheel incorporating the Trade Mark letters "BSA", lugs, cranks, pedals, headsets, hubs, handlebars and the B.S.A. American Racing Frame. B&W cover. $2
Chater-Lea Cycles & Tandems Catalog 1928 -- 16 pages, charming pen drawings of this English manufacturer of high quality cycle parts and bikes. B&W cover. $5
Chater-Lea Catalog 1931 -- 22 pages, shows lugs, cranks, pedals, headsets, hubs for cycles, tandems and carrier tricycles from this famous English company. B&W cover. $5
Chuck Schmidt South Pasadena, Southern California http:/www.velo-retro.com (reprints, timeline and t-shirts)