Re: Fwd: Re: [CR] more on Georgina Terry and small wheels

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Date: Sat, 17 Jun 2006 18:41:48 -0700
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From: "Sheldon Brown" <CaptBike@sheldonbrown.com>
Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: [CR] more on Georgina Terry and small wheels


Arthur Link wrote:
>My 1902 Orient track/road bike has original spec 26" rim in front
>and 28" rim in rear. Documented by Waltham Museum of Science and
>Industry via serial number. Old thing new again!.The circle is
>complete. Oh Joy! Early attempt at aero riding position? Or do I own
>an example of feminist racer bike(ala the reasoning given for
>Georginas design efforts) as there were early female racers on
>"mens" wheels. Art-ain't history fun-Link,San

I very much doubt that this has anything to do with sex, it's more likely about drafting. Most track racing back in that era was tandem paced, later motor paced. Using a smaller front wheel would allow you to draft closer. We see this still on team time trial bikes.

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