Something absurd?
GaryGkn
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Found this you will have to follow the link to see the pic but it reallis absurd and it looks like the owner only has a rear brake?
Look for the bike with the yellow frame.
http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2007_11_01_archive.html
'Slightly more tenable but still absurd is this placement, forwarded to me by a reader. It would appear that in the process of installing the lever the owner was suddenly smitten by some kind of paralytic dementia and instead diverted it to the top tube. I suppose there could be some kernel of logic buried in here somewhere--perhaps its placement comes in handy for stunt riding, or perhaps the clamp helps secure the top-tube pad from theft. Still, though, I remain recalcitrant and continue to insist that it's better to have both hands on the bars during a panic stop.'
Look for the bike with the yellow frame.
http://bikesnobnyc.blogspot.com/2007_11_01_archive.html
'Slightly more tenable but still absurd is this placement, forwarded to me by a reader. It would appear that in the process of installing the lever the owner was suddenly smitten by some kind of paralytic dementia and instead diverted it to the top tube. I suppose there could be some kernel of logic buried in here somewhere--perhaps its placement comes in handy for stunt riding, or perhaps the clamp helps secure the top-tube pad from theft. Still, though, I remain recalcitrant and continue to insist that it's better to have both hands on the bars during a panic stop.'
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I wouldn't want to ride like that either but a single rear brake was often an option on lightweight cycles in the 1930's - check this photo:
http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/dtwitchett2.jpg
Yes, but then he does look quite a dangerous character! Two brakes perhaps introduced as part of the major road safety (sic!!) legislation of the mid-30s (like driving licences and the white safety flash on 'grds - usually attributed to the black-out but in fact pre-1939).
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Apparently so! And yes!
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