The photo above shows an old velocipede at the junction of Parnell and Sackville Streets in Dublin around 1911. Though many bicycles were imported from Britain, Ireland did have its own cycle industry from the time of the very first bicycles. As you can see below in this extract from ‘English Mechanic’ of May 28, …
(Ancienne Maison Michaux). This 150-year-old bicycle has been preserved in remarkably good original condition. It is unrestored with much of its first paint intact on the metal and the wood. As you can see, its frame number 2635 is stamped not only on the frame and fork but also on both wheel hubs. You can …
1869 Velocipede by Charles Sargent, 73 Champs Elysees, Paris 35″ Front Wheel. 31″ Rear Wheel Charles Sargent was one of the French pioneers of velocipede manufacture, and his company had an enviable reputation. It’s reported that the original prototype velocipede commissioned by Michaux was built by Sargent. As Michaux did not take out a patent for it, …
1868 Wm Sargent ‘Rink Velocipede’ 37″ Front Wheel. 31.5″ Rear Wheel. Frame No 45 With frame number #45, this Wm Sargent ‘rink velocipede’ is from the company’s first year of production, made in December 1868. Their range included machines of varying quality and price, and this style would have been a basic model at a cheaper price. Without coasting …
