Triumph Cycle

Triumph Cycle Co. Ltd. of Nottingham, England, manufactured bicycles.

History

Triumph begain selling bicycles in 1894. [cite web
url = http://www.micma.co.uk/cycle-manufacturers.html
title = Made in Coventry Motoring Association: Cycle Manufacturers
accessdate = 2007-04-14]

The company was originally registered as "New Triumph Co. Ltd." in 1887. [cite web
url = http://www.ianchadwick.com/motorcycles/triumph/time01.html
title = Triumph Motorcycles timeline - 1883-1918: The Early Years
accessdate = 2007-04-14]

Dunlop Rubber was a major investor.

The company produced its first motorcycle in 1902 and its first all-British motorcycle in 1905.

The company was purchased by Raleigh Bicycle Company in 1954, and continued to make bicycles with management from Raleigh. [cite web
url = http://sheldonbrown.com/english-3.html
title = Sheldon Brown's website features an overview and history of English 3-speed bicycles
accessdate = 2008-05-05]

ee also

* Triumph Motor Company, a British automobile manufacturer (not related to this bicycle company)
* Triumph Motorcycles, a motorcycle brand

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