In a message dated 3/21/2003 12:41:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, DRob697@aol.com writes:
<< I've been searching the archives in vain for my favorite weirdness in which the chain goes through a convoluted wrap that engages both sprockets of a two speed freewheel enabling a forward pedal action for one speed , and a backward pedaling for the other, , both freewheels are always moving, one to drive and the other in freewheel , I think it is a very old idea, and some list member has built one with great web pics , , I think this definitely needs to be on the list, someone help out, , , >>
I sold a bunch of those back in the late 80s I think. I gave my dad one to ride around Annapolis MD on.. This version was a beach cruiser style bike marketed by Redline (the BMX folks) and was made in Asia... They are a funny thing, pedaling backwards and going forwards! But, ahem, hardly a vintage lightweight!!!
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