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The Sun Cycle & Fittings Co. Ltd.

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British bicycle, light motorcycle and scooter manufacturer

The Sun Cycle & Fittings Co. Ltd. was an English manufacturer of motorcycles, mopeds and bicycles. The company was based in Aston, Birmingham. The company was founded as James Parkes & Son, a brass foundry producing lamp fittings and various other products.2 It ceased to exist in 1961.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Overview

1885Founded1
  • Industryautomotive industry1
  • HeadquartersAston1
  • Founded inBirmingham1
  • Legal formprivate company limited by shares1

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The Sun Cycle & Fittings Co. Ltd. was an English manufacturer of motorcycles, mopeds and bicycles. The company was based in Aston, Birmingham.2

Acquisitions

  1. Succeeded by Raleigh Bicycle Company1

Timeline

  1. 1961Dissolved Dissolved1
  2. 1885Founded Founded in Birmingham1

Sources

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