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1914 Aerothrust Bicycle

$15,750
£11,989.21
€13,820.57
CA$22,429.92
A$24,463.72
CHF 12,862.02
MX$295,930.34
NOK 160,502.01
SEK 151,659.14
DKK 103,180.96

About the Item

1913 Aerothruster miter mounted bicycle. This was a short lived bicycle idea Top speed: Very high risk estimates. One source claims up to 60 mph for a Klinedinst bicycle fitted with a twin‑cylinder 2‑stroke Aerothrust motor.  • Handling, safety, etc.: Because it was push‑propelled from behind, with a spinning prop, no guard or kill‑switches, exposed moving parts, minimal braking in many cases — very hazardous by modern standards. Use cases: These were more novelty, show pieces, or experiments. Aerothrust also marketed its engine/propeller kits for outboard motors, ice sleds, small boats. The bicycle fits seem more experimental / promotional • Engines: They used both single‑ and twin‑cylinder air‑cooled gasoline engines. Some were 2‑stroke, others 4‑stroke.  • Power: Roughly 3 bhp in many examples.  • Propeller: A large two‑blade wooden propeller, often exposed, placed behind the rider.  • Frame: Usually a standard bicycle frame (e.g. Iver Johnson bicycle in one famous example) modified to carry the motor and propeller.  This example has wood rims and white tires
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38 in (96.52 cm)Width: 73 in (185.42 cm)Depth: 33 in (83.82 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Aluminum,Bentwood,Steel
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1914
  • Condition:
    Replacements made: Pedels Rubber new. Wear consistent with age and use. Pedels are not original, motor has not been started and would need work to make it operational1.
  • Seller Location:
    Sag Harbor, NY
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2252346930822

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