When I visited the Royal Signals Museum at Blandford Camp in Dorset with this bicycle, the staff there were fascinated by it because the 2nd photograph was on display at the entrance and they didn’t know it was a BSA. My interest in the 2nd Boer War (1899-1902) arose because it was the first war where bicycles were officially approved by a government for military use, and a primary role of cyclists was in signals (reconnaissance and communications) for the Royal Engineers. The ability to rapidly establish secure, long-distance communication lines gave the British Army a significant advantage. As a result, in 1901, the British War Office issued a contract for BSA to supply bicycles for military use.
This example is in lovely unrestored original condition. As it retains its original tyres it is ideal for a historic military display, but the tyres would need to be replaced to make it ready to ride.
View in the Online Bicycle Museum
View in the Online Bicycle Museum
BICYCLE COLLECTORS CURATED ONLINE AUCTION, Spring 2026
This Timed Auction is live from 21st of March 2026 @ 2-30pm to 4th of April, 2026. Highest bid wins.
NO BUYERS or SELLERS PREMIUM.
THE RESERVE IS THE START PRICE + BUY-IT-NOW OPTION.
INTERNATIONAL DELIVERY: NO PACKING FEES.
BIDDING INCREMENTS: Up to £1000 = £10. Over £1000 = £50. Over £2000 = £100
IT’S A CURATED AUCTION – Colin is the auctioneer and is available to chat to you personally during the auction (or before) by email, text message, phone call, Facebook Messenger or WhatsApp.
