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This is my Grandfather’s track bike from the late 1920′s. He used to race at the White City track in Worcester, Massachusetts. The bike has been re-painted and re-chromed. All original parts except the saddle and spokes. RIP Gramps!
Submitted by Chuck
31 Comments Received
December 27th, 2009 @11:28 am
Outstanding, absolute CLASSIC. does BSA stand for Birmingham Small Arms a British bike manufacturer? I think so. the rims looks like wood is it possible? Cool Grand dad you had. Thanks and what did Grand ma ride? Eduard hoping my grand kids treasure my old fixies also. Congrats !
December 28th, 2009 @6:27 am
Chuck,
Nice job, your grandfarther would be proud. The crank manufacturer’s name is Birmingham Small Arms later sold to Raleigh. Eastern Cycles of Worcester MA built the bike in late 20′s, it was used on the road and at the roller drome.
Randy
aka Dad
March 21st, 2010 @3:21 pm
STUNNING classic bike. You must be really proud. I love the classic style and it must be in my top 10 on this site
April 11th, 2010 @6:37 pm
Time to admire this again. Terrific classic.
April 15th, 2010 @7:19 pm
Not too many cottered cranks lately. Fine bike.
April 15th, 2010 @8:06 pm
Awesome!!!!! I love bikes that stay in the family. It even has the original wooden rims! Man, I’d be too afraid of riding on those myself for fear of tearing them up from the road. Awesome awesome awesome bike.
April 15th, 2010 @10:24 pm
I rode it down the driveway shy of a decade ago, now that rubber stays deflated! Little did I know I’d become enthralled with track bicycling years later. Thanks Dad for the restoration, and thanks for the comments, Gramp would be psyched!
April 15th, 2010 @10:44 pm
Wholly impressed. (Bowing) I am not worthy. Cheers.
April 15th, 2010 @11:07 pm
I love to see real old stuff kept this good. It shames me. Must save up for a new coat for Morris. It deserves better than me. Humbled and respectful.
May 5th, 2010 @8:09 pm
Yes, absolutely… amazing. Observation: the bars become parallel with the top tube. Interesting to me as most every bike is either above or below but never align.
May 5th, 2010 @9:17 pm
jqnyc, I see that…I’m guessing since the air wasn’t as polluted back then, aerodynamics were different and the rider may not have needed to be as low. Eh? Speaking of the 20′s…I’m into the 1920′s slang these days. This bike is the bee’s knees!
May 6th, 2010 @4:10 am
23 skadoo! to you too! Why wooden wheels? I guess if it was good enough for the 49ers? I would be afraid to go down the driveway on them. Not so much for my own safety as these should be in a museum. Has anyone seen the new bamboo track bikes? I’m surprised none have been posted on this site. In terms of the cockpit: the stem is pointing up at what degree? Its an interesting alternative as you could sit truly upright while loitering, then drop down to the position of risers.
May 6th, 2010 @8:58 am
that chainring is awesome.
very very cool bike.
gramps would be proud.
June 7th, 2010 @7:09 pm
Nice, and in the Top Ten today !
June 12th, 2010 @7:26 pm
that crank is pure art, this bike is a museum piece, absolute marvel!
August 9th, 2010 @8:19 am
Unbelievable – it **has** to remain in the top 10 of the site! Congrats on a brilliant rebuild.
August 9th, 2010 @11:01 pm
I am not sure which btwn the crank and the wheels/rims that I am most drooly over?
August 12th, 2010 @5:49 am
Awesome…
Totally awesome…
August 12th, 2010 @8:28 am
This bike is amazing and should remain a relic for this community to worship.
August 13th, 2010 @12:26 am
erm…it has an old mtb stem
September 1st, 2010 @12:47 pm
I LOVE than chainring/crank
September 13th, 2010 @11:31 am
Yes Bill, OG MTB for your ass… Enjoy!
March 14th, 2011 @9:20 am
B to the S to the A!!!
February 3rd, 2012 @1:14 pm
I’d like to see a different stem on this.
February 3rd, 2012 @2:29 pm
Yes.. Let’s make it more generic..
February 3rd, 2012 @3:03 pm
yeah thats exactly what I’m saying you fucking robot nay-sayin douchebag.
February 3rd, 2012 @11:35 pm
i see what you’re saying, chauncey. but if the stem’s original i wouldn’t touch it.
February 4th, 2012 @1:04 am
For someone who’s so into posture, look at that cockpit.
February 4th, 2012 @1:08 am
Judging by the height of the saddle. the frame is too big. So, the seats not going up. The stem can’t come down much. Tell me what option we are left with. I suppose its assuming he actually rides this.
February 4th, 2012 @8:17 am
That doesn’t look comfortable. That said, I don’t find drops to ever be comfortable. The frame does look rather large, I would guess 58.
February 4th, 2012 @11:31 am
Something we can all agree on . . . look at those rims! Dope.
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