History

The Components/Ariel factories at Bournbrook and Selly Oak (which were adjacent) were there from 1898 to around 2000, when they were demolished.

The period we are concerned with is up to 1932 when cycle production ceased.

The subjects to be covered include:

Charles Sangster, founder and owner.

Social activities, the Cycling and Cricket Clubs

The Dunlop pacing teams of the late 1890's.

Frames and models.

The Marsh model and Dave Marsh.

Crabbe Brakes and fittings.

The Starley Ariel.

The Ariel Cycle Manufacturing Company of Goshen, Indiana

 

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