BSA Racing Bicycle with Wood Rims, I could use your educated help, please.

[bass4cash]

I am not very knowledgeable about bicycles, but I am trying to learn. I recently "picked" a very nice and unique bicycle that I think is something special. I would greatly appreciate any information the members may be able to provide me with. The bicycle is a very lightweight BSA Racing bicycle with wooden rims. It has BSA on the racing pedals and the sprocket. It has a number tag attached and a seat that says "Sylvia" France, I do not think this was original to the bike. The bike is a men's bike, yellow in color with red pin striping. It is in outstanding condition. Any ideas of age and value? I appreciate any input you may give.

 

[detroitbike]

1920-30's . Block chain , Major Taylor stem. Doesn't look like the original fork.
Lots of BSA was used pre WW2
BSA was like campagnolo today; a manufacturer of parts found on many racing
bikes in the day. Definitely a board track racer. I'd est as shown 1200-1500 + depending
if you have provenance

 

[bass4cash]

1920-30's . Block chain , Major Taylor stem. Doesn't look like the original fork.
Lots of BSA was used pre WW2
BSA was like campagnolo today; a manufacturer of parts found on many racing
bikes in the day. Definitely a board track racer. I'd est as shown 1200-1500 + depending
if you have provenance

Thank you for that

 

[SirMike1983]

Really nice old track bike.

 

[bass4cash]

Really nice old track bike.

Thanks...I am in Virginia too.

 

[dubsey55]

Nice early racer. Thats NOT block chain, just regular skiptooth. Do your research, on here and everywhere,and you will eventually find out builder. Great find! Walter in NJ

 

[schwinnderella]

withdrawn

 

[detroitbike]

Nice early racer. Thats NOT block chain, just regular skiptooth. Do your research, on here and everywhere,and you will eventually find out builder. Great find! Walter in NJ

1" Pitch BLOCK chain as used on at least a dozen + of my WW2
track Paramount's ...
BTW Every Block chain is SKIPTOOTH
Do your research .........

 

[kccomet]

nice bike, whats the story on finding it. is it for sale

 

[filmonger]

Great bike! Looks like it could be a BSA frame. Your in luck as information is plentiful for these bikes . Parts are fairly easy to get to.

Here is some background on bsa .... http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/BSA:_Bicycles

Here is a 1940's version - yours is earlier for sure. http://www.bikecult.com/works/collections/bsatrkpg.html