I’ve taken lots of photos, so please check the pictures yourself. (Only a small proportion were actually used for their original purpose). To me, this suggests that, rather than being in combat, it was used on an airfield. This B.S.A Airborne bicycle has the remains of yellow military markings on the off-side (right hand side). The original silver BSA Piled Arms badge, on the seat tube, still shows – which is quite amazing for over 60 years old. The original front badge, which is an upright ‘broad arrow’ is still just about discernible on the headstock, just above the front forks. Where it has worn away, in various places, a black undercoat is visible. The handlebars and bell have been repainted green, and extra matching touch-up paint is provided. I believe the handlebars and levers are correct. It has a period toolbag mounted behind the saddle of the type originally used. The saddle is a Dunlop, not an original BSA. Extra chain links are provided too (removed to fit the 44-tooth chain ring now fitted and mated to the SA 3-speed wheel). In addition, a 48-tooth (non-BSA) chain ring and chain is included in the sale, which was originally on the bike, presumably fitted in the above circumstances. Companies that sold army surplus bicycles, such as Pride & Clark, often replaced the chain ring and pedal sets.Ī 44-tooth BSA chain ring is fitted. If you’re not wearing army boots, the wartime pedal bars are not suitable for riding. Pedals are fitted rather than the original pedal bars this was common practice after the war. Tyres are period style tread and are in good usable condition. The previous owner used to re-fit the original rear wheel when displaying the bike at shows. The original BSA rear wheel is included in the sale. It rides very well like this using it cross-country with the advantage of gears, it’s probably as close as you could get to a vintage mountain bike. The gear trigger on the handlebars has been painted green to blend in with the bike. The rear wheel currently fitted is not the original one, as it has been replaced with a later wheel with Sturmey Archer 3-speed hub. The front wheel is the original BSA airborne item. It’s an early single seat tube model, as denoted by the frame number and the brown shade of khaki paint. It’s a particularly interesting example because of its original paint and visible original transfers. I’m not an expert, but I’ve cross-referenced its details with ones I’ve owned previously and I think my description is accurate. I’ll tell you everything I know about it. SUMMARY: This Airborne BSA is in very good running order. 1939-1945 BSA Airborne Folding Paratroopers Bike
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