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22-11-09, 01:41
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Hanno,
Thanks for the link to the BSA bicycles, which is very interesting. As you say, there's more to the humble bicycle than meets the eye !. Do you (or anyone) have a list of frame numbers for the BSA Mk 5 or 5* as I think I may have found an unrestored example here in England. The one I have my eye on is a BSA Mk 5* which has the conventional rod rear brake, as opposed to a back pedal brake on the Mk 5. I'll let you know if I am successful in purchasing it. I was also a bit surprized to see just how much the humble WW 2 bicycle was making on various websites Regards Keith 
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22-11-09, 12:41
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A batch of the Mk5* model came in from Ireland a few years ago in very good condition.
I had a new BSA Saddle made which cost all most as much as the Bike.
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01-12-09, 22:56
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1940 Phillips bicycle for sale: http://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C109097?pt=pf (no connections)
Restored by a posh "Automobile Restorers" company, which may reflect in the price? If anything, some nice reference pictures. H.
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02-12-09, 10:29
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Thats probably about twice the price you would normaly expect to pay.
Up to the airborne models there is limited interested in standard army bikes.
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10-12-09, 23:48
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Gentlemen,
I can now reveal that I have struck a deal on a WW2 bike for my son, actually, we now have 2 ! The first one is a BSA Mk 5* needing a full rebuild. It has spent the last 40+ years in a barn, in the east of England. Now, around this area were lots of airfeilds, so I'm going to carefully take this one down to see if I can find any markings from RAF/USAAF use. Pictures to follow The second one is complete and fully restored, see attached pictures. All I will say is this one cost me less than half the other Phillips bike for sale at the "posh" restorers ! (and is more complete) Thanks for all the input guys Regards Keith
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11-12-09, 11:22
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Well done, congrats! Looks like you found the restored one on E-bay? Hanno
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11-12-09, 16:50
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Good work Keith! The restored one looks very nice...and if you paid less than half of price they ask for the posh one, you really got a good deal.
I am looking forward to see the pictures of the unrestored BSA mk5*. Please don't hesitate to ask if you are looking for any parts for that one; I should have some of the brake rod stuff and handle bars for the Mk 4-5 in the garage somewhere. Alex
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