Below is the list of tables from the database along with their columns and datatype. Need to generate an accurate SQL query for the question.
Only use the columns present in the respective table. Only use the columns which are required to generate the SQL query. Only use table joins if required and not otherwise.

### Tables ###
TABLE: CREATE TABLE table_name_71 ( rank VARCHAR, year VARCHAR, bike VARCHAR )

### Question ###
Which rank took place prior to 2000 when the bike was bsl?

### Accurate SQL ###

SELECT rank FROM table_name_71 WHERE year < 2000 AND bike = "bsl"