Touring motor bicycle

A touring motor bicycle, fitted with luggage carrier and stand, the latter for supporting the bicycle while at rest. The average speed of a motor bicycle being much greater than that of a pedal bicycle the stresses on the frame due to moving over rough roads are greater. The necessitates greater strength and weight in all parts--frame, wheels, and tires. To take this increased weight up steep gradients requires increased engine power. The weight of a touring bicycle may be from 150 to 200 lb. The drive is usualy by a V belt of leather, or of canvas and rubber, the angle of the V being 28 degrees. The engine speed at maximum power is from 1500 to 2000 revolutions a minute, and the belt gears down in a ratio varying between 1/3 and 1/6 according to the cylinder capacity of the engine.
Source: 1911 EB, Vol. 3, Page 917

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Raleigh Tandem Bicycle : The Raleigh tandem bicycle, with a frame design such that is can be ridden by two ladies, and the stength and rigidty is sufficient for two heavy-weight riders. The steering and control of the brakes is done by the front rider. Connected steering is employed in some tandems, allowing the rear rider to steer if necessary.

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Ladies Bicycle : A ladies bicycle with gear-case and dress-guard.

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Road-Racer Bicycle : A road-racer bicycle. A full roadster would have the handles a little higher relatievly to the saddle, and would be provided with mud-guards, free-wheel and sometimes a gear-case and variable speed gear. The front fork and steering post are subject to bending moment due to the reaction from the ground in the direction d-e-b.

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