Cycling (the Badminton Library of Sports and Pastimes) (1887)
Bury, viscount, Hillier, G. Lacy · Longmans, Green and Co. (London) · leaf 403
350 CYCLING. and despite the vast number of competing types which now exist, ‘The Facile’ holds its own as a very safe, simple, and speedy machine which, whilst it suits all riders, is especially serviceable to those who do not like to do much hard work. Cc A E- Road tine = FIG. 35. The main… … FIG. 36. the crank by a connecting-rod, which, being adjustable, allows the length of the reach to be altered if required. The pedal . fixed at the end of this lever passes through a limited arc, the action being very easy. In the earliest machines of this type the necessity for a large hind wheel…
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