BSA made bicycles from 1880, according to Grace's Guide, and its early machines included the 'Otto' safety of 1881. BSA's bicycle business was sold to Raleigh in 1957, bringing the New Hudson and Sunbeam names with it.
Key facts
- Founded
- Bicycle manufacture from 1880
- Based
- Birmingham
- Ownership
- BSA Bicycles Ltd sold to Raleigh 1957
BSA models
Years show the earliest and latest evidence found so far, not exact production dates.
Roadster / utility
Club / lightweight
Police / military
Other
Sources for this brand
Last updated 19 October 2026. Every fact on this page comes from one of these.