> Interesting that they built such ornately > lugged bikes for track racing. Would have > thought they'd have used the simplest lugs > they could find for the track. > > 280021098418
Don, The fender eyelets, the brake mounting holes and the year of manufacture should explain it all. I.e. it's either a road frame - meant for a Sturmey-Archer hub - or it's a "road-path" type bicycle. In either case, it was possibly the only vehicle the owner would have in his (or perhaps her) possession, and was meant to serve multiple purposes. Beyond the obvious, it was also supposed to provide a little status and pleasure for someone who didn't have lots of money to spend on other luxury goods. Cheers, Fred Rednor - Arlington, Virginia
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