• Well spotted, Pathracer!

    Yes it is a TCW Sturmey. You may wonder how it is that a BSA machine would have a Sturmey hub when, at the time this bike was made, BSA were making their own three speed hubs.

    I think Marcel had a penchant for coaster brakes, and it is known that he used one for his 1911 rides. I have a feeling that Mr. Planes retired from work in 1955 (his dates 1890-1966) and did his bike up at that time to do some riding in his retirement. I think the hub dates from then*.
    So this bike has three brakes - quite a good idea when none of them work all that well. The coaster does stop fairly well, but I find it awkward to use, especially in traffic.

    Yes, it is in pretty good condition, in spite of having had quite a lot of use.

    • I've just checked - the hub is stamped '53'.
  • I was hoping it was a really early one ! I'm using a 60's tcw on my 1939 path style cycle.
    Like you say the braking is not amazing!

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