Cycle Industry, its origin, history and latest developments
Walter Ferdinando Grew
Play
Length 3 h 12 min
Chapters 21
First published 1921
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
Chapters
1
Early history and origin of the bicycle Read by Phil Benson 22:23
2
The tricycle era Read by Phil Benson 9:23
3
Tandem bicycles Read by Phil Benson 5:22
4
Materials Read by Phil Benson 8:18
5
From the stores to the railway dray Read by Phil Benson 21:26
6
Production methods Read by Phil Benson 6:45
7
The pneumatic and other tyres Read by Phil Benson 13:16
8
Change speed gears Read by Phil Benson 10:09
9
Spring frames Read by Phil Benson 6:00
10
The trade and racing Read by Phil Benson 7:40
11
The cycle boom Read by Phil Benson 8:06
12
Roads in Great Britain Read by Phil Benson 8:48
13
The weight question Read by Phil Benson 5:57
14
The bicycle on the continent Read by Phil Benson 5:00
15
Military and other service bicycles Read by Phil Benson 6:21
16
In the factory Read by Phil Benson 8:23
17
Accessories Read by Phil Benson 7:51
18
Pioneer rides Read by Phil Benson 3:49
19
The motor cycle Read by Phil Benson 15:05
20
The future of the industry Read by Phil Benson 5:14
21
Advertisements Read by Phil Benson 6:29
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