History of Siegfried Bettmann & Early Triumph Bicycles

1914 Royal Triumph No. 10 Gents Roadster

In this age of cheap labour it should not be lost sight of that TRIUMPHS are produced solely by male mechanics and skilled ones at that. It stands to reason that when skilled men are supplanted by cheap labour, the quality of the finished article must suffer accordingly.

– Coventry Standard

1914 Royal Triumph No. 10 Gents Roadster

with Sturmey Archer ‘Type’ A 3-Speed hub and Detachable Oil Bath Gear Case

(Now sold)

Triumph bicycles had many features exclusive to the manufacturer. I hope these photos and illustrations show them, so if you ever come across an unidentified bicycle with such features you will know it is a Triumph.

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From the 1914 CATALOGUE

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To see full catalogue:

** 1914 Triumph Bicycle/ Motorcycle Catalogue

1914 STURMEY-ARCHER TYPE A THREE-SPEED

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