1898 Fongers Military Bicycle
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"1898 Fongers militairy bicycle, this bicycle could be separated in two peases [sic]. Picture came out of a recently discovered crate from the old Fongers-factory filled with glass negatives. What you see is also a picture made from the 1898 glass-negative."
This photo was taken 112 years ago but this bike could be as useful today as it was back then. I love how the leather bags are integrated into the frame, and that there is actually a spare tire. I wonder what operated the headlight (kerosene?). It looks as if it were a single speed...look at the size of the front gear to the rear one...this thing must have flew.
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It kind of reminds me of a Raleigh 20 without the ability to fold.
I can't imagine getting that thing started with the front chainring.