Lot No. 70


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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