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Shit long time no update.

I still mess about with old bikes a quite a bit.

here's a couple of photos of a bike that came to me under sad circumstances recently.

It's a BSA Fittings, Speedy cycle.

These were made in Christchurch by Speedy Cycles and are quite recognisable.

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I really like this bike, it's still in it's original finish even after 90 years.

All Speedy cycles were Nickel plated and as far as I can tell heavily painted in red and green paint with what looks like white and black details.

I have a feeling this style was sold like a GT bicycle rather than a racer.

It's a bit battered, it has a bent frame, is very dirty, is missing it's correct rear wheel and hub, and the BSA chain adjusting cams are missing.

I have everything to replace the missing parts and have started to strip the bike down to fix the frame and give it a good clean.

Here's a couple of photos of a friends Track Speedy.

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BSA "Track" bridge.

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And the Speedy cycles chaps.

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Thanks. Yeah I think it's awesome too.

No I won't be doing a full restoration on it. I have straightened the frame and given it a thorough clean, same with the components.

There is a good 28x1 3/8 rim in the garage and an Eadie coaster brake to replace the missing rear wheel.

They were Nickel plated and then painted. They weren't fully painted though this one looks like it has had some kind of 1920s flame job with the nickel plate showing through.

I'd say it was so the bitches could see you had a shit hot bike?

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