pictures@maryevans.com | +44(0)20 8318 0034
 ABOUT  EXPLORE    BLOGS  CONTACT  LOG IN   SIGN UP




Picture No 12017203
Date 1870
Description Phantom bicycle
Details

Phantom bicycle, steered from the middle of the frame, or from both wheels and not from the front wheel alone, the front wheel only turns half way. In turning a corner or on a curve each wheel are put upon the same arc of the circle and the back wheel always follows the line of the leading wheel.
Source Engraving by H. Harral in 'English Mechanic and Mirror of Science', 10 June 1870, page 277
Credit Mary Evans Picture Library
Restrictions

Thank you for visiting our website.

If you are interested in licensing this image please email us at pictures@maryevans.com or telephone us on +44(0)20 8318 0034.

If you are already registered to use this website, you can log in here.

ABOUT How to use us
Our history
Usage examples
Newsletter
Testimonials
PICTURES Artists' directory
Celebrity Anniversaries
Historical Anniversaries
Contributor Collections
Mood boards
Buy prints
SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook
Twitter
Instagram
CONTACT / LEGAL Contact us
Terms & conditions
Privacy policy
Cookies
Unsubscribe