Evans Power Cycle, circa 1923
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Artifact Overview
As its name suggests, the Evans Power Cycle was more a motorized bicycle than a true motorcycle. Built by the Cyclemotor Corporation of Rochester, New York, the Evans cycle featured a simple two-stroke engine connected to the rear wheel via a belt drive. In addition to complete cycles, Cyclemotor also made engine kits that could be mounted on standard bicycles.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Motorcycle
Date Made
circa 1923
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
38.401.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Rubber (Material)
Leather
Color
Black (Color)
Green
Gold (Color)
Orange (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 37.5 in
Length: 67 in
Wheelbase: 52 in
Inscriptions
Right side of gas tank in red with gold striping: EVANS / POWER CYCLE
Above gas tank: MIX 1/2 PINT OIL WITH EACH GALLON GASOLINE / STRAIN OIL AND GASOLINE MIXTURE THRU CHAMOIS / USE ONLY GARGOYLE "P" HEAVY
Tires: FIRESTONE TIRES MADE IN AKRON, USA
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