Spring Wheel

[HLaB]

In the midst of my storm Ciara induced boredom I came across this, it may be of interest.

https://oldbike.eu/ww1-german-bicyc...btHWWXYrin_3ewwn322npXqkMM3VvTpLVVJLgQCkOoPVA

 

[numbnuts]

Vorsprung durch Technik

 

[classic33]

Is that a Mauser?

 

[HLaB]

Is that a Mauser?

A Mauser Gew 88 Rifle, it would be useful for commuting

 

[Drago]

I thought it was Gewehr 98, but I'm no expert on vintage stuff so could well be wrong. 7.92?

 

[classic33]

Pity it's not road legal though.

 

[Drago]

I don't think any bolt action military grade rifle has ever been road legal over here.

 

[classic33]

I don't think any bolt action military grade rifle has ever been road legal over here.

Should be okay, it's the safety model.

 

[Supersuperleeds]

The rifle is fine, the problem is the pedals don't have reflectors on them

 

[classic33]

The rifle is fine, the problem is the pedals don't have reflectors on them

Bike was manufactured before 1985 though.

 

[tyred]

I like it. No punctures and means of dealing with idiot Audi drivers.

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

No good for a sneaky sprint win from the back (noisy methinks)

 

[Ming the Merciless]

Bike was manufactured before 1985 though.

exactly pedals reflectors aren’t relevant for it.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

I wonder how a rifle would affect close passes?

 

[twentysix by twentyfive]

Err - no brakes (unless fixed wheel). Once the charge over the top began no retreat possible.