Grace's Guide says the 'Otto' Safety Bicycle was the first bicycle BSA made in any quantity, under its entry for 1881; a picture of the Otto 'Dicycle' is captioned 1880.
Known components
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What the sources say
| Year | Name · variant | Details | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | "Otto" Safety Bicycle | The first bicycle BSA made in any quantity (Grace's Guide entry for 1881); a picture of the Otto 'Dicycle' is captioned 1880. | Grace's Guide to British Industrial History |
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