Inconnu
DATE: 1950
COUNTRY: FRANCE
WEIGHT: 14,5 KG / 31,902 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 32 CM / 12,6 INCH
GEARS: 1
CONDITION: 4
- possibly one of the oddest and least known folding bicycles
- it can take around an hour to fold and unfold
- folded it functions as a trailer perhaps used for towing boats to water
- the boat rested on rubber covers that were slipped over the tubes
- comes only with one brake
- not designed for long distances rides
- a very unique design object
- this is the only one "Inconnu" bicycle/trailer known
- highly porous tires
THIS BIKE APPEARS IN
- Smart Move - Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs - Cyclepedia - Application
NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINESSELECTION
- COG Sept. 08 - Velovision Mar. 09 - Simple Things Mai 13 - Velovision Mar. 09 - BBC News Online Mar. 11
EXHIBITIONS
- MAK 2013
Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
badly rusted
Gears:
none
Tubes /Tyres:
old and porous
Saddle:
leather saddle
Frame:
completely rusted
© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer
19.05.2015 - 18:00
- Realized price: **
-
EUR 1,500.-
- Starting bid:
-
EUR 1,000.-
Inconnu
DATE: 1950
COUNTRY: FRANCE
WEIGHT: 14,5 KG / 31,902 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 32 CM / 12,6 INCH
GEARS: 1
CONDITION: 4
- possibly one of the oddest and least known folding bicycles
- it can take around an hour to fold and unfold
- folded it functions as a trailer perhaps used for towing boats to water
- the boat rested on rubber covers that were slipped over the tubes
- comes only with one brake
- not designed for long distances rides
- a very unique design object
- this is the only one "Inconnu" bicycle/trailer known
- highly porous tires
THIS BIKE APPEARS IN
- Smart Move - Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs - Cyclepedia - Application
NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINESSELECTION
- COG Sept. 08 - Velovision Mar. 09 - Simple Things Mai 13 - Velovision Mar. 09 - BBC News Online Mar. 11
EXHIBITIONS
- MAK 2013
Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
badly rusted
Gears:
none
Tubes /Tyres:
old and porous
Saddle:
leather saddle
Frame:
completely rusted
© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer
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Auction: | Bicycles from the embacher-collection |
Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
Date: | 19.05.2015 - 18:00 |
Location: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
Exhibition: | 09.05. - 19.05.2015 |
** Purchase price incl. charges and taxes
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