Oops, yes, that's the place. Just North of Victoria.
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Second Pattern BSA Paratrooper Bicycle Register
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ditchpig
Finally riding a big boys bike
Thankyou so much for linking the flyer/poster. I like your repro tire idea but it would be hard to justify without guaranteed sales like a prepaid custom order. The size is so specific. I'm hoping this post will also discuss the pumps, tool pouches and lights among other rarer additions found with these bikes. The saddles had the loops and the frame has the light bracket. I have seen someone reproducing/fabricating a replica brake caliper on a one by one custom basis....recently, but can't recall the site. Did B.S.A ever issue a rear rack for the folder? Aside from the awkward front rack some used, I have not seen a branded rear one.....? The frame insignias have been reproduced accurately but to me don't seem to have that 'patina' that the original screens did. Oh, and is there a modern source for cloth braided brake cables? I found some gold and silver but not the brown/straw colour that's more correct. Too many questions, I know.
Then there are the rifle mounts...but I suspect they were custom.
Kryn
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Quick question for other BSA Paratrooper owners... Do you find the original retractable "pedals" awkward to ride? Perhaps mine don't turn as freely as they should. They roll under my shoes when pedaling, and I have to continuously reposition my feet. They might work better with heeled WWII combat boots though...
ditchpig
Finally riding a big boys bike
Yes, the rod basically stays locked at the heel. So it's just like you say.
Kryn
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Mercian
I live for the CABE
R52521 of @Wing Your Heel , originally UK, now Indonesia.
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1939-1945 BSA Airborne Folding Paratroopers Bike
1939-1945 BSA Airborne Folding Paratroopers Bike (‘Parabike’) This Airborne now sold to a customer in Indonesia. Its photos are parked here as public archive material. As is common with these bikes…
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Mercian
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R77467 of @Wing Your Heel , originally UK, now Asia
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No pedal boss reinforcement. This is unusual, but since it is one of the last bikes, perhaps they were using old stock?
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No pedal boss reinforcement. This is unusual, but since it is one of the last bikes, perhaps they were using old stock?
1939-1945 BSA Airborne Folding Paratroopers Bike (‘Parabike’)
1939-1945 BSA Airborne Folding Paratroopers Bike (‘Parabike’) – A ‘Barn Find’ in Very Authentic Original Condition Frame Number R77467 (Now sold, and in Asia) This Air…
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Mercian
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R36069 of @Wing Your Heel , originally UK, now Singapore.
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1939-1945 BSA Airborne Folding Paratroopers Bike (Restored)
Restored 1939-1945 BSA Airborne Folding Paratroopers Bike This is now sold and on its way to Singapore. Details here for public archive. Frame number R 36069 1. INTRODUCTORY PHOTOS I purchased this…
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Mercian
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R44736 of @Wing Your Heel in the UK
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1939-1945 BSA Airborne Folding Paratroopers Bike (‘Parabike’) R44736
1939-1945 BSA Airborne Folding Paratroopers Bike (‘Parabike’) R44736 (Now sold) Good unrestored Paintwork with Excellent Original Transfers! This BSA Airborne is a recent acquisition. Its most inte…
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Mercian
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R18270 of @Wing Your Heel in the UK
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1939-1945 BSA Airborne Folding Paratroopers Bike R18270
1939-1945 BSA Airborne Folding Paratroopers Bike (Now sold) BSA AIRBORNE SINGLE SEAT-TUBE MODEL SUMMARY: This Airborne BSA is in very good running order. I’ll tell you everything I know about…
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