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The encyclopaedia of sport (1897)

Suffolk and Berkshire, Henry Charles Howard, Earl of, 1833-1898, Peek, Hedley, Aflalo, Frederick G. (Frederick George), 1870-1918 · London : Lawrence and Bullen · leaf 312

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nd the absence of a spring to easedown the weight of a rider puts most unfair strain on themachine. Of the numerous saddles in which the peak iseliminated we have no good to say ; the absence of thepeak makes the rider lose the grip of the saddle which safety, i.e., a safety for two liders one… … Fig. 15.—The Saddle Clip (Brooks). To adjust the position—Slack the end nuts on the transverse bolt:the clip, and with it the saddle, may then be shifted to any positionupon the L-pin ; then tighten the nuts. To adjust the tilt—Sl.ick the nuts as before, when the saddle andsprings may be swung…

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