Lovely 1920's photo - but what is the bike?

[VintageBike]

Any ideas on what this bike may be? (isn't it a great picture!)

[33d6]

It's a two stroke Triumph Junior, probably the first 225cc version. First brought out in 1914 (not a good time) and continued after WWI until 1923 when it was upgraded to a full 250 but fizzled out a few years later.
From the ladies dress I'd say an early model rather than later.
Where do you find these photos? As a rider of vintage bikes rather than 'classics' and moderns I really enjoy them. This one is so good I'd swear it was taken by a professional. It's far better than the usual Box Brownie snap shot isn't it.
Cheers, Bob

[VintageBike]

Thanks Bob.

Most of the pictures are sent to me by relatives who are researching old pictures.  It's always a pleasure to help.  This one was sent in by a gentleman named Keith, who I am sure will be thrilled to know what it is.

Thanks again.

Nigel.

[TriSpec]

Confirm; a 225cc Model LW (Light Weight), also known as a Junior and a 'Baby', as it was the smallest in the Triumph range. Very popular with young folk, who could ride at age 14 at that time. It has the optional legshields and footboards. Cost 66 pounds in January 1920, plus another 30 shillings for the legshields, but as that was an inflationary year it was up to 72 pounds by March. The registration makes it Somerset, early 1920.

Peter.

[MadDogMcQ]

And what a fantastic photo!!  So much so that I thought I'd take the liberty of giving it a bit more "bite".

Would love a hi-res copy of the original.



Thanks for sharing this image.

Tom

[MadDogMcQ]

Bump!