Does George Washington Killin, Jr.'s Bike Exist?

[New Mexico Brant]

George Washington Killin, Jr. from West Virginia held a patent on a pump action pedal designed bicycle. The patent was issued in Dec. 17, 1940. Does one exist anywhere? I would love to own one of these; what a cool design!

 

[bikewhorder]

Who says they didn't have good weed back then?

 

[RustySprockets]

The frame is an intriguing style, to be sure, but I don't think this was ever commercially produced for sale. The treadle arrangement has, in various forms, been tried on any number of bike designs. I predict knee replacement surgery in the future of any enthusiast zany enough to ride one regularly.

 

[PCHiggin]

Who says they didn't have good weed back then?

lol!

 

[Jay81]

:eek: That is awesome!

 

[rusty.kirkpatrick]

At least he had one of the one of the best names ever.

 

[Dan the bike man]

I'd ride that!