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Old 11-09-09, 08:34 PM
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1896 Crescent Model 25 (Tandem)

I posted teaser pictures before

Had it outside in the daylight yesterday for the first time in many years














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Wow! Simply stunning! Tells us some history, please!
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Wow, amazing bike! I'll bet it's exciting to stop a fixed-gear tandem with two riders aboard!
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Geeeeeez!
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Unbelievable looking bike!!!
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Absolutely stunning! That has to be unusual for the stoker to be steering as well. Thanks for posting these.
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