| Re: Needed new bike design
On Jan 24, 9:01 am, "Rex Kerr" <rexk...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >Well, they've been made since 1889, but if you can find one it's going to
> > be expensive.
>
> >http://www.localhistory.scit.wlv.ac....ycles/Sunb...I like that two speed crankset. Interesting!
What I find interesting is that their lightweight race model in 1890
weighed only 16 pounds. That's not all that much more than modern race
bikes. How?? Is it a typo for 26 pounds?
"In 1890 Sunbeam exhibited some interesting new models at the Stanley
Show. Their lightweight road racer weighed only 16 lbs, and the Light
Roadster weighed 29 lbs. Also on display was the spring frame Sunbeam,
an anti-vibration model. Unfortunately the idea did not prove to be
successful due to the launch of J. B. Dunlop's pneumatic tyre."
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