Union strano cycle

[Cycleops]

Must be very twitchy to ride, possibly why the head tube is so steeply raked.
Can't think of a single reason to buy one.
Guess the lack of a brake is due to the fact you'll won't be able go that fast.
An interesting oddity but not a practical means of transport.

 

[KoffMixtures]

Yup, a coaster.
Wouldn't be too hard to rig a caliper on the big wheel, which would make it UK legal.
From what I can find, they were remarkably stable and maneuverable.
Why bother with a folding bike? It couldn't be more compact.
Regarded as a recumbent by some.
The front mudguard is covering the front wheel, where it belongs.
As the wheelbase is none-existantly short it will turn on the proverbial sixpence without toe strike.


Fascinating beastie, which has attracted some interest and comment.

A previous thread...
https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/not-sure-why-the-donkey-bike-never-caught-on.191595/

 

[palinurus]

Here's one in action

View: https://youtube.com/shorts/XQK34eDVi8w?feature=share

It eliminates inconveniences
https://onlinebicyclemuseum.co.uk/1960s-union-strano-782794/
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Can't see any brakes, so I'm guessing it's fixed.

The one in the OPs image has a coaster brake (the brake arm is visible), not so clear from the ad above.

 

[Dogtrousers]

The one in the OPs image has a coaster brake (the brake arm is visible), not so clear from the ad above.

Yes, I tend to forget that coasters exist, because I've never had anything to do with them.

 

[Cycleops]

Yes, I tend to forget that coasters exist, because I've never had anything to do with them.

They speak very well of you though.