Bicycle Models - Swiss Army Bicycle, Zipp 2001, Lotus 108, Honda RN-01 G-Cross, Peugeot Uo-8, Miyata 310, Norco Atomik (Paperback)

Chapters: Swiss Army Bicycle, Zipp 2001, Lotus 108, Honda Rn-01 G-Cross, Peugeot Uo-8, Miyata 310, Norco Atomik. Source: Wikipedia. Pages: 26. Not illustrated. Free updates online. Purchase includes a free trial membership in the publisher's book club where you can select from more than a million books without charge. Excerpt: The classic Swiss Army Bicycle, as used by the Swiss Bicycle Infantry. It was introduced in 1905 and in continuous use until replaced by the MO-93. Swiss bicycle Infantry were phased out in 2001. The most recognisable feature of most Swiss Army Bicycles is the large carry case fitted into the frame. It is accessed from the right-hand side, whilst having a separate document/map compartment on the left-hand side. They were painted all-over basic black, usually semi-matt, although some later models were painted olive drab. Fittings and accessories were variously black, brown or olive drab in colour. The basic model saw many variations as it was adapted for use in many different fields of warfare. Some were stripped down of all non-essential fittings for use as a messenger transport. They were all fitted with 650B (26" x 1-1/2") wheels. They were typically fitted with a 20-tooth rear sprocket, and a 46-tooth chainwheel giving an overall gearing of about 60 gear inches. The MO-05 Swiss Army Bicycle They were also fitted with an integrated headlight and bottle dynamo which operated on the front tyre side-wall. Other fittings included mudguards and a rear carry rack. A bag was often fitted on the front was intended for carrying a battle-helmet, but this was often used to carry many other items. Quite often a rolled blanket was strapped to the handle-bars on top of this. A bread-bag for carrying the rider's food rations was usually attached to one side of the rear rack. This bag could be removed and worn as a haversack over one shoulder using a separate shoulder strap. This bag had two straps to hold it to t...More: http: //booksllc.net/?id=2366197