Originally Posted by
graywolf
I thought I would weigh in here with a bit about the difference in cycling philosophy between when the S-A 3-spped was king and now. Most of us ride today as semi-athletes or at least for exercise. But in the old old days when bicycles were considered transportation that was not so. The old timers expected to get to where they were going with as little effort as possible and hopefully without getting all sweaty....
In general I agree, and a Sports ridden at a stately 6-9 mph is like a good stroll, but a stroll with 7 league boots.
But...
I wonder what these guys use(d):
http://www.tincanten.com/
Or these:
Sturmey Records 1937
(200 mi in 9:27)