Classico Michaux, Starley Brothers in vendita - Michaux, Starley Brothers Biciclette in vendita

Manufactured by:Ancienne Maison MichauxCompagnie Parisienne27 Rue Jean CoujonParisFrame Number 2635This Velocipede has a direct connection with Pierre Michaux, for it was his company who arecredited with inventing the bicycle.After just two years of business, Michaux was running into financ..

c1867 Michaux Serpentine Juvenile VelocipedeFront wheel 28″Rear wheel 24″No 90 stamped in the rear of the seat spring This very rare first pattern Michaux velocipede was sold in a Sotheby’s auction in June, 1987 as Lot 375. It had been found in a storage in Marseilles by the grandson of Amie and Rene Olivier (w..

Starley Brothers was formed in November 1870.James Starley left CMC to create his own company with his two sons.This machine has a 46” driving wheel with V section rim and tensioned wire spokes. Described by cycling historian Andrew Ritchie as ‘probably the most energetic and inventive genius in the history of bicycle technology’ t..