BSA (Undated) Leaflet — The “Triple Star” Bicycle, Model 849T at £8. 8s., with the Gold Band and Gold Medal

Catalog 4 pages England

Source: National Cycle Archive, in partnership with the Veteran-Cycle Club; the PDF opens with a courtesy card, which is not reproduced; the scans are enlarged for Ebykr.

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MarqueBSA
TypeCatalog
PublisherB.S.A. Cycles, Ltd., Birmingham, 11
CountryEngland
LanguageEnglish
Pages4
SourceNational Cycle Archive, in partnership with the Veteran-Cycle Club; the PDF opens with a courtesy card, which is not reproduced; the scans are enlarged for Ebykr.
CreditNational Cycle Archive, in partnership with the Veteran-Cycle Club
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B.S.A TRIPLE STAR B.S.A "TRIPLE STAR" BICYCLE modern in Design, Specification and Finish The B.S.A. "Triple Star" Bicycle. Here is a new B.S.A. model with a very definite appeal to all sporting cyclists—a machine which offers the very latest in modern Bicycle design, specification and finish. It is a short wheelbase model, distinctive in finish, …

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B.S.A
TRIPLE STAR
B.S.A
“TRIPLE STAR” BICYCLE
modern
in Design, Specification and Finish

[Front cover of a BSA “Triple Star” bicycle leaflet: a red, yellow and gold Triple Star transfer with three stars beside the title lettering, on gray paper with many creases and a small stain at the upper right.]

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The B.S.A. “Triple Star” Bicycle.
Here is a new B.S.A. model with a very definite appeal to all sporting cyclists—a machine which offers the very latest in modern Bicycle design, specification and finish. It is a short wheelbase model, distinctive in finish, and with a high-quality specification which includes such features as frame of Reynolds 531 Tubing, B.S.A. lightweight hubs, unit free wheel, B.S.A. 5-pin detachable chainwheel, Cyclo Gear, etc.
The B.S.A. Triple Star is available in four colour finishes. The standard finish is special B.S.A. duo-black-and-white, with smart peaks and attractive transfers.
If you prefer a coloured machine the frame and forks can be enamelled red (as illustrated), blue or green at an extra charge of 7/6.
B.S.A
TRIPLE STAR
Model 849T
£8. 8s.
or 10/- down, 3/9 weekly
Frame. 21 in. and 22 in., with parallel top tube. Taper seat and ¾ in. chain stays brazed-up. Built with Reynolds 531 tubing. Patterned lugs. Wheelbase 41 ins.
Forks. Russ pattern with plated solid ends.
Wheels. 26 in. × 1¼ in. Endrick.
Tyres. Dunlop SPEED.
Hubs. Front, B.S.A. lightweight. Rear, special unit free wheel.
Gear. Cyclo Three-speed.
Chainwheel. B.S.A. 5-pin detachable.
Pedals. B.S.A. lightweight.
Handlebar. Highgate, celluloid covered, on adjustable angle stem. Headclip fixing.
Brakes. Two B.S.A. caliper, central pull.
Mudguards. White celluloid, quickly detachable, mudflap to front.
Saddle. Brooks B. 15 with solid leather top.
Finish. Special B.S.A. duo-black-and-white, with attractive peaks and transfers, and chromium plated. Enamelled red, green or blue 7/6 extra.
Equipment. Inflator, holdall bag, two spanners and rear reflector.

[Inside page of the BSA “Triple Star” leaflet: a painted strip of two cyclists on a country road above the heading “The B.S.A. “Triple Star” Bicycle.”, the BSA Triple Star transfer, the price £8. 8s. for Model 849T and a specification list.]

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The B.S.A. Triple Star—modern in design, specification and finish

[Full-page color painting of the BSA Triple Star bicycle with a red and cream frame, drop handlebars, a black saddle bag under a Brooks saddle and white mudguards. A small brown stain shows at the upper right margin.]

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Other outstanding B.S.A. Bicycles
The B.S.A. GOLD BAND
The B.S.A. Gold Band is another new B.S.A. model which will please the cyclist who wants “something different”. Its high quality specification includes Russ pattern forks with plated solid ends, B.S.A. rat-trap pedals, B.S.A. caliper brakes, Brooks leather top saddle or Terry Spring Seat. The standard finish is black with white head and peaks, and a neat Gold Band transfer on the seat-tube.
£6. 6s.
or 10/- down, 2/9 weekly.
Finished in red, green or blue 5/6 extra.
The B.S.A. GOLD MEDAL
The B.S.A. Gold Medal model is a popular favourite amongst clubmen. It has frame of Reynolds 531 Tubing, 41 in. wheelbase, Russ forks with plated solid ends, B.S.A. 5-pin detachable chainwheel, B.S.A. hubs, B.S.A. lightweight pedals, headclip handlebar fixing, Resilion Cantilever brake, Brooks B.15 leather top saddle, etc. It carries an attractive Gold Medal transfer on the down-tube.
£7. 14s.
or 10/- down, 3/5 weekly.
B.S.A. CYCLES, LTD., BIRMINGHAM, 11.
B.S.A. Cycles Limited reserve the right to alter designs or any constructional details of their manufacture at any time without giving notice.
C.2230-50

[Back cover of the BSA “Triple Star” leaflet headed “Other outstanding B.S.A. Bicycles”, with drawings of the Gold Band at £6. 6s. and the Gold Medal at £7. 14s. A brown stain or fastener mark shows at the left edge and the sheet is creased.]

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