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The Spring Seat Post

One way to provide some suspension to a bike is to have a seat post with a spring or other shock absorber in it.  Joseph Smith patented one such device in 1899. 

Spring_seat_post

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  1. Bicycle Front Suspension 1891
  2. Spring Cushioned Front Forks, 1891
  3. The First Front Suspension Bicycle
  4. H. B. Smith Steam Tricycle
  5. George Singer and Curved Bicycle Front Forks

February 21st, 2009 | Category: Accessories, Frames, History | One comment

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