This cycle-production company in Birmingham was founded by Starley and Hillman in 1870′s. However, soon in 1872 the partnership dissolved. The fresh inception occurred a decade later; the company came under the banner of Rudge-Whitworth concern.
Production started in the closing decade of the century, but lagged in demand because of the phenomenal success of the Dunlop cycles. In 1897, CCM (Cycle Components Manufacturing) took over Ariel, releasing a motorized tricycle in 1898. A Minerva engine with 211c.c motor was launched in 1901. Over the next decade, Ariel bought engines or manufactured cycles under their own trade name.
During the time of World War I, Ariel received orders for war-time motorcycles. Their utility rested on being “errand cycles” doing dispatch and service work. More revivals were in store in the coming [...]
Ariel Bikes and Their HistoryPosted at October 22nd, 2010 in ArielThis cycle-production company in Birmingham was founded by Starley and Hillman in 1870′s. However, soon in 1872 the partnership dissolved. The fresh inception occurred a decade later; the company came under the banner of Rudge-Whitworth concern. Production started in the closing decade of the century, but lagged in demand because of the phenomenal success of the Dunlop cycles. In 1897, CCM (Cycle Components Manufacturing) took over Ariel, releasing a motorized tricycle in 1898. A Minerva engine with 211c.c motor was launched in 1901. Over the next decade, Ariel bought engines or manufactured cycles under their own trade name. During the time of World War I, Ariel received orders for war-time motorcycles. Their utility rested on being “errand cycles” doing dispatch and service work. More revivals were in store in the coming [...]