Montreal bikes - from the 1800s
We present a selection of photos from the McCord Museum's online picture archive, featuring bikes and riders from the 1800s.
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A woman, her bike, and her hat
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Montreal bike club - 1885 (big wheels: this is before the geared drivetrain)
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early "modern" bike, but before pneumatic tires (hard ride!)
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Riding out in the country, nice helmet!
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Women's cycling attire in 1896 (note the front brake design)
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Early Montreal fixie rider
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A man, his bike, and summer (again, note the unusual front brake)
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Bonus 20th century picture: telegraph message boy 1935: check out those funky forks!
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