William Henry Grout patented the Grout Tension Bicycle in 1870 introducing hollow forks, and adjustable spokes among other innovations. These developments being concurrent with James Starley and his work on the Ariel which is generally acknowledged as the first true Ordinary Bicycle. Thus Grout can arguably claim a share of the credit in the dev..
William Henry Grout patented the Grout Tension Bicycle in 1870 introducing hollow forks, and adjustable spokes among other innovations. These developments being concurrent with James Starley and his work on the Ariel which is generally acknowledged as the first true Ordinary Bicycle. Thus Grout can arguably claim a share of the credit in the dev..
1925-1929 BSA FITTINGS LIGHTWEIGHT TRACK RACER (USA)20.5″ Frame. 27″ Wooden wheels with tubular tyres This very lightweight track machine from America is resplendent in old red paint and nickel forks. There are traces of blue underneath but the red looks like it has been on it for many decades.The BSA Fittings frame w..