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The Oldest, Oldest Fixed-Gear Bicycles-
I'm mostly curious as to their look and styling. Cottered cranks, probably, steel stem and handlebars, skip-tooth chains, etc...
Anyway, I would really like to see some pictures of old, old bikes, which were, incidentially, fixed-gear because it was at one time that or an internally geared hub.
Please, everyone, post some pictures, I'm yearning to see em.
As for a date cap?
Umm...
2000 - Too new.
1990 - Too new.
1980 - Too new.
1970 - Too new.
1960 - ... Maybe.
1950 - ... Maybe.
1940 - ... Maybe...
1930 - Yes!
1920 - Yes!
1910 - Yes!
1900 - YES!
1890 -YES!
1880 - Wow..
1870 - They had bikes?
1860 -
Anyway, I would really like to see some pictures of old, old bikes, which were, incidentially, fixed-gear because it was at one time that or an internally geared hub.
Please, everyone, post some pictures, I'm yearning to see em.
As for a date cap?
Umm...
2000 - Too new.
1990 - Too new.
1980 - Too new.
1970 - Too new.
1960 - ... Maybe.
1950 - ... Maybe.
1940 - ... Maybe...
1930 - Yes!
1920 - Yes!
1910 - Yes!
1900 - YES!
1890 -YES!
1880 - Wow..
1870 - They had bikes?
1860 -
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Edwardian bikes.
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1904 Rambler Chainless
Has been in the family since 1904!
Has been in the family since 1904!
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Wooden rims? Nah, WOODEN BIKE! Wowzers.
Ahh... I see all the parts to make a bicycle but don't understand the result.
Citoyen du Monde, nice penny farthing!
How does it work without a chain?
Keep 'em coming, everyone!
They don't have to be yours, I just want pictures!
Ahh... I see all the parts to make a bicycle but don't understand the result.
Citoyen du Monde, nice penny farthing!
How does it work without a chain?
Keep 'em coming, everyone!
They don't have to be yours, I just want pictures!
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The 1892 lady's safety I found at the dump a few years back.
Not really a skip-tooth, but adjustable length cranks.
Not really a skip-tooth, but adjustable length cranks.
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hmm, stalybridge canal museum has something ancient and wooden hanging on a wall, pic hunting now
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That picture made me literally laugh out loud for some reason
Bob, the chain/skirt guards on that ladies bike are so cool.
Bob, the chain/skirt guards on that ladies bike are so cool.
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It's a four-wheel tandem. One rider low in front, the other high in back.
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The 1892 lady's safety I found at the dump a few years back
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A friend has this, no clue of the year but it's called CCM Flyer
I have this. it's a 3 speed but it's rather neat! has a neat history behind it
I have this. it's a 3 speed but it's rather neat! has a neat history behind it
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The 1860s Boneshakers are probably as far back as you're going to get and still have pedals. Of course there is no "gear" so it's not technically a fixed gear bicycle.
Chains and gears didn't start showing up until a bit later:
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How it made it to NH I will never know, and who took it to the dump is a mystery. It was sold in an auction for over $1000. I put absolutely no money into it. Best flip ever!
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God, I love the Louise Brooks hairstyle!
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1928 Raleigh Golden Arrow (#2 on the list of bikes I wish I'd kept, but high on my buddie's list of bikes he's glad I let go).
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I kind of want to build one of these machines. Not a Drewy hipster fixed-gear. One of these. That would be sweet. I'm sure the LBS can order handlebars and a stem like that.