[CR]Straight-Kicker (aka fixed gear)

(Example: Events:Cirque du Cyclisme)

From: <LouDeeter@aol.com>
Date: Sun, 22 Feb 2004 07:35:37 EST
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: [CR]Straight-Kicker (aka fixed gear)

chuckschmidt@earthlink.net writes: So now we can move on to "straight kicker." I'm familiar with the term, but not with bicycles. At one time, before soccer kickers took over place kicking in U.S. football, I was a straight kicker too. Also, when kick starting a motorcycle, I can see that would be somewhat of a straight kick, and in fact, you will see a straight kicker arm for sale at this link: http://www.motorcyclegoodies2.com/CATALOGUE/Transmission/kickstartpartsforbigtwins.htm.

Larry Black can answer this one of course, but given his proclivity to ride the high wheelers, I'm betting it comes from that era. Lou Deeter, Orlando FL