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American Star Bicycle

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25: 226: 214: 238: 957: 134: 1914: 17: 202: 1644: 112:, and both treadles could be pressed simultaneously for a brief increase in torque. A spring attached to the ratchet rewound the strap when the foot was raised. This treadle arrangement also allowed riders of different sizes to ride the same bike comfortably without modification, as the pedals were not constrained to trace a circle about an axle. 237: 76:
The small front wheel, 18–23 inches (46–58 cm) in diameter, steered, and the large rear wheel, 42–60 inches (110–150 cm) in diameter, provided the forward driving force and bore most of the rider's weight. The light load on the front wheel was reported to have made it skittish on loose
296: 750: 225: 24: 304: 167:, a steam-powered Star high-wheeler. It was claimed to have traveled 1 mile (1.6 km) in 4 minutes, at a steam pressure of 80 pounds per square inch (5.5 bar), and carried enough water and fuel to run for an hour. 857: 1948: 213: 1157: 1938: 1917: 171: 115:
An undated advertisement lists prices from $ 75 to $ 120, depending on wheel size and finish, which varied from "plainly finished machine; painted and striped" to "all
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The Smith Machine Co. commissioned several musical compositions to promote the American Star Bicycle. In 1882, Chas. W. Nathan composed the
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in the mid-1880s. Pressey sued Smith in 1887 for royalties. The name "Star" was attributed to the double star arrangement of the
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showing leather straps wrapped around independent ratchet mechanisms and attached to one of two pegs on lever arms –
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for piano and voice, which was provided on the back cover of advertisements for American Star Bicycles.
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Image of a man riding an American Star bicycle in the Jubilee Parade, Enumclaw, 1939
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The attachment point of the leather strap could be moved to provide multiple
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1884 Copeland Steam Cycle (replica) The Art of the Motorcycle – Memphis, USA
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very soon after they were developed, and braking was provided by a
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Image of American Star advertisement at Connecticut History Online
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mechanisms collected power from the rider's legs instead of a
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acting on the rear wheel and actuated by a lever on the right
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surfaces such as sand and gravel. American Stars incorporated
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was invented in 1880 by G. W. Pressey and manufactured by the
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in 1887 and 1888 and patented a steam tricycle in 1889.
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Will Robertson of the Washington Bicycle Club rides an
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down the steps of the United States Capitol in 1885.
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H. B. Smith
Smithville, Burlington County, New Jersey
high wheelers
United States Capitol
longitudinal stability
bicycle polo
spokes
pneumatic tires
spoon brake
handlebar
treadle
crank
ratchet mechanism
gear ratios
nickled
sic

Copeland steam bicycle
tricycles
Maricopa County
Lucius Copeland
his steam bicycle
motorcycles
Japanese bicycle manufacturer
American Star Bicycle
1885 51-inch American Star
1884 Copeland Steam Cycle (replica) The Art of the Motorcycle – Memphis, USA
1884 American Star Bicycle drivetrain showing leather straps wrapped around independent ratchet mechanisms and attached to one of two pegs on lever arms – Batavus museum, Heerenveen, The Netherlands

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