It’s actually for the next model of Opperman Special. I bought a complete new-old-stock cyclo gear mechanism and it’s now fitted to the bike. The only problem I had was a snapped gear cable. Most of my bikes have conventional gears. I’m more used to riding ‘old black bikes’ than lightweights. I’ve been using the BSA Oppy around the local countryside, and I’ve been impressed as it is a pleasure to ride. It’s fitted with top-of-the-range Reynolds alloy racing handlebars. Further down the page you can read about Opperman (“Oppy”).īut as well as being a rare and sought-after model, this particular machine is also somewhat unique in retaining its original BSA guarantee and some correspondence from early 1937 which helped confirm its age. It celebrates the achievements of Australian cycling hero Hubert Opperman. This delightful pre-war BSA provides some interesting insights into cycling history.
