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The Cycle Industry, its origin, history and latest developments

Gelesen von Phil Benson

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From the velocipede to the motor cycle in twenty chapters. A short history of the British bicycle industry from its origins in a Coventry sewing machine factory in 1868 to its transformation into one of the countries most important industries. A reminder of the days when bicycles ruled the roads from the Pitman's Common Commodities and Industry Series. - Summary by Phil Benson (3 hr 11 min)

Chapters

Early history and origin of the bicycle

22:23

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The tricycle era

9:23

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Tandem bicycles

5:22

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Materials

8:18

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From the stores to the railway dray

21:26

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Production methods

6:45

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The pneumatic and other tyres

13:16

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Change speed gears

10:09

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Spring frames

6:00

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The trade and racing

7:40

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The cycle boom

8:06

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Roads in Great Britain

8:48

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The weight question

5:57

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The bicycle on the continent

5:00

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Military and other service bicycles

6:21

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In the factory

8:23

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Accessories

7:51

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Pioneer rides

3:49

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The motor cycle

15:05

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The future of the industry

5:14

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Advertisements

6:29

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