> It never ceases to amaze me, particularly with bikes, what might seem
> > new and innovative had been thought of long ago.
>
Mark B. wrote: My favorite example of this (pardon me if I've mentioned it
here before) is > the aerodynamic disc wheels shown and described in
"Bicycles and Tricycles"> by Archibald Sharp, published in 1896. The
purpose is explicitly stated as > aerodynamics, and the front wheel is a
sort of 4-spoke, or a disc with 4 big > holes in it, to reduce the effect on
steering from cross-winds.
>
I'm sure many of you were aware but I was very surprised to see that forms
of clipless pedals predated toeclips and straps. Can anyone verify this
unofficial source?
http://www.bikepedals.com/
John in Boise