Has this been brought to the lists attention yet?
someone posted pictures of an absolutely amazing racer from 1896 made by the "Lu-Mi-Num" company of St. Louis. Its made from cast aluminium and has certain resemplances to a Cinelli Laser :)
http://www.fixedgeargallery.com/
also fork crown and integrated headset look very modern...
Martin Appel Munich, Germany
--- *looking for "Automoto" fork crown medals! please send mail :)
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*view my classic vintage lightweight bicycles at:
http://www.wooljersey.com/