Can anyone tell me anythng about British Eagle bikes

[daccordimark]

Well if it's this model it's none too shoddy but 22" would be too big unless you have rather long legs for your height.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Eagle_(cycles)#mediaviewer/File:Catalogue_photo_of_British_Eagle_Touristique_cycle_in_1989_catalogue.png

Mark.

 

[bagpuss]

Re:

Looking at one of these last week .It is owned by a local club rider.
Well made 531 frame with plently of bosses for
racks etc {front and rear} .
If its your size I don't think you will go far wrong

 

[legrandefromage]

The original Touristique was handbuilt in the UK.

See this thread for how nice they can be built:

viewtopic.php?f=23&t=257778&p=2266806&hilit=touristique#p2266806