The Velocipedist, Vol 1, No 2

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PublicationThe Velocipedist
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  • Additional History of the Velocipede with Engravings

    Further illustrated history of early velocipede designs, drawing on Scientific American engravings, describing Lewis Gompertz's 1821 arm-powered improvement to the Drais machine, a one-wheeled English invention, a steam-powered velocipede design, and Lallement's 1866 patent showing treadle cranks on two wheels, as well as the Hanlon Brothers' improved bifurcated frame with adjustable saddle and cranks.

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