Originally Posted by
qmsdc15
How does this bike differ significantly from a turn of the century safety? Is it the multiple gearing that makes it a hybrid?
The multiple gearing was available as early as 1902 or 03 with the introduction of the Sturmey Archer 3 speed hub. Evcept possibly for wheel size virtually all of the European multi gear utility and transportation bikes made in the last 100 years would be considered Hybrids at a glance by most American riders today.
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Gear Hubs Owned: Rohloff disc brake, SRAM iM9 disc brake, SRAM P5 freewheel, Sachs Torpedo 3 speed freewheel, NuVinci CVT, Shimano Alfine SG S-501, Sturmey Archer S5-2 Alloy. Other: 83 Colnago Super Record, Univega Via De Oro
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