Original Military Bicycle Photographs

[fat tire trader]

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This one has a different seat than I was expecting to see...

 

[johan willaert]

The bicycles are British made and locally procured, most likely Phillips brand

Here's another photo showing US Army WACs in Britain with similar British made bikes

 

[ditchpig]

This one has a different seat than I was expecting to see...

Yes, now I don't feel so bad about mine....well he knew how to fix a flat so I guess changing the saddle wasn't hard.....also if you look, I think there's what appears to be an extra 'wingnut' on the steertube or headset? Curiouser and curiouser!?

 

[Mercian]

Hi,

I like the idea of gathering the photos in one place, but it would be useful to note (if possible) where they come from, partly as an aknowledgement of the work or money someone else put into obtaining them, and also to allow further reseach if required.

The BSA parabike picture is quite well known, and is captioned

Canadian Army Pvt. R.O. Potter of The Highland Light Infantry of Canada repairs a flat tire on his bicycle in Normandy, France, on June 20, 1944.

It looks like the saddle doesn't fit well, and the 'extra nut' appears to be part of a strap attached around the saddle frame and bicycle frame to stop it tipping backwards when sitting on it.

In view of the date, possibly he's swapped out the unsprung saddle for a sprung one. Possibly civillian, possibly a German Truppenfahhrad.

ASPHM - Vélo Truppenfahrrad Wehrmacht Adlerwerke AG

www.asphm.com

Best Regards,

Adrian

 

[New Mexico Brant]

Off FB, no photo credit or source:

 

[fat tire trader]

Hi,

I like the idea of gathering the photos in one place, but it would be useful to note (if possible) where they come from, partly as an aknowledgement of the work or money someone else put into obtaining them, and also to allow further reseach if required.


Best Regards,

Adrian

As someone who collects photos, catalogs, magazines etc. and sometimes posts them online, I appreciate your comment. Too many people on this site take photos off the web and share them here without permission or giving credit.

 

[ditchpig]

As someone who collects photos, catalogs, magazines etc. and sometimes posts them online, I appreciate your comment. Too many people on this site take photos off the web and share them here without permission or giving credit.

I stand admonished and apologise...I won't do it again.

 

[Mercian]

Hi @ditchpig

No admominshment made, therefore no apology necessary. I'm sorry if it came across like that.

it was not meant to be a dig at you in the slightest, and I'm quite upset if you thought it was. It was just an attempt to make the thread more usable, with references and acknowledgements when possible.

Sincerely Yours,

Adrian

 

[blackcat]

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Hello;
WW1 italian soldier with a FIAT-REVELLI machine gun model 1914 mounted on a BIANCHI bicycle (model???).
Regards;
Serge

 

[Rivnut]

Here's another photo showing US Army WACs in Britain with similar British made bikes

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Are the seats different or are they just mounted at different angles? The biggest difference I see is that the corporal is wearing black gloves and the private is wearing brown gloves.