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Old 08-29-14 | 09:02 AM
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Recumbant or trike

Here I am 64 years ago. Is it a recumbant or a trike?




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Old 08-29-14 | 09:29 AM
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Two wheels in front. That makes it a tadpole.

I see how to make it go but how did you get it to turn?
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Old 08-29-14 | 02:05 PM
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I agree, both trike and recumbent...nice history piece.
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Old 08-30-14 | 09:34 AM
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Two wheels in front. That makes it a tadpole.

I see how to make it go but how did you get it to turn?
Feet are supposed to rest on swinging front axle. As you can see my legs were too short. Kept me on the "straight and narrow"

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Old 08-30-14 | 03:48 PM
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Old 08-31-14 | 11:03 AM
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I keep this in my safe. I draw your attention to the shape and its teat. I never went hungry on my rides

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/16078/lot/25A/

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I keep this in my safe. I draw your attention to the shape and its teat. I never went hungry on my rides

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/16078/lot/25A/

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