Springfield Roadster Bicycle Advertisement, "The Only Absolutely Safe Wheel against 'Headers' Made," May 1887
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A danger when riding high-wheel bicycles was taking a "header" -- tumbling over the handlebars. The crank pedal on most high wheelers made the axle a pivot point and pushed frame and passenger forward when an obstacle was encountered. The Springfield Roadster promised a safer ride. Its lever-and-clutch mechanism continued to push the wheel forward -- up and over the obstacle.
A danger when riding high-wheel bicycles was taking a "header" -- tumbling over the handlebars. The crank pedal on most high wheelers made the axle a pivot point and pushed frame and passenger forward when an obstacle was encountered. The Springfield Roadster promised a safer ride. Its lever-and-clutch mechanism continued to push the wheel forward -- up and over the obstacle.
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Date Made
1887
Subject Date
1887
Collection Title
On Exhibit
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
87.14.23.4
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of G. Donald Adams
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 10 in
Width: 6.5 in
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