Can you ID/ age my bike

[helsbells]

Hmm, wasn't sure where to put this one, but thought you technical minded people might be able to help

Got a lovely old-school ladies racer from freecycle. Is in really good nick (aside from tyres a bit perished due to being in the garage a few years).

It is a BSA 5-speed ladies bike with drop handlebars. It was made after Raleigh took over BSA- it has the BSA sticker up front, and a TI Raleigh sticker somehwere else.

One of the lugs has 66 stamped on it.

Just curious about what i have on my hands. Not quite decided what to do with it yet- ride as is, or make single speed!!

 

[upsidedown]

What size are the tyres ? I have a 1979 Galaxy that has 27" x 1 1/4", i guess if it has metric sized tyres you can date it after that.

 

[helsbells]

It does indeed have 27 x 1 1/4 tyres
Well, that's a pretty good start- the bike is officially older than i am

Might post some pics once i can find my camera...!