Tiger Cub-mounted Roy Peplow’s landmark victory in the 1959 Scottish Six Days Trial demonstrated that lightweights were not only competitive but also capable of winning major events. Brainchild of works rider Jim Alves, the trials version of the Tiger Cub had debuted in 1957 as the T20C and was steadily improved year by year until the Cub range was dropped by BSA-Triumph in 1967. The model’s continuing competitiveness in Pre-’65 events and the relative scarcity of genuine Trials Cubs has seen a number of road bikes converted for trials use in recent years, the example offered here being one such. Built for serious trials use by well known Cub specialist, Roy Bull in 2004, the machine features a later ‘square barrel’ engine and Sammy Miller rear frame, swinging arm, footrests and brake conversion, while other noteworthy features include Betor gas shocks, alloy wheel rims, chain tensioner, etc. We are advised that the machine has been used competitively for approximately two years, proving extremely reliable and requiring no work other than routine maintenance. Offered with VMCC dating certificate, this is a good trials Cub that has not been modified beyond recognition.
Tiger Cub-mounted Roy Peplow’s landmark victory in the 1959 Scottish Six Days Trial demonstrated that lightweights were not only competitive but also capable of winning major events. Brainchild of works rider Jim Alves, the trials version of the Tiger Cub had debuted in 1957 as the T20C and was steadily improved year by year until the Cub range was dropped by BSA-Triumph in 1967. The model’s continuing competitiveness in Pre-’65 events and the relative scarcity of genuine Trials Cubs has seen a number of road bikes converted for trials use in recent years, the example offered here being one such. Built for serious trials use by well known Cub specialist, Roy Bull in 2004, the machine features a later ‘square barrel’ engine and Sammy Miller rear frame, swinging arm, footrests and brake conversion, while other noteworthy features include Betor gas shocks, alloy wheel rims, chain tensioner, etc. We are advised that the machine has been used competitively for approximately two years, proving extremely reliable and requiring no work other than routine maintenance. Offered with VMCC dating certificate, this is a good trials Cub that has not been modified beyond recognition.
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