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Jarvis Recumbent Bike, 1902

This was not the first recumbent bike, but it is certainly an early one. I have no information that this was ever built, but it sure was ahead of its time. It is very similar to long wheel base recumbents on the road today.

jarvis-19022

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May 11th, 2009 | Category: Drivetrain & Gearing, Frames, History, Recumbents & HPVs, Steering & Seating | Leave a comment

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