dutchbarge Posted 12 October , 2009 Share Posted 12 October , 2009 Does anyone have any fotos of German bicycles? I've got the few in Somer's book, but would like some shots that show the center pull brake to better effect. Does anyone have a list of WW1 vintage German army/civilian bicycle maunfacturers? I'm given to understand that many bikes used by the Army were civilian bikes, some painted feldgrau, some not. Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnock Posted 13 October , 2009 Share Posted 13 October , 2009 Hi, I understand You are only looking for close up pics? Regards, Cnock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchbarge Posted 13 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 13 October , 2009 Hi, I understand You are only looking for close up pics? Regards, Cnock Hello Cnock, I am interested in acertaining whether or not bicycles used by the German Army were standard civilian bicycles complete with maker's marque plaque mounted below the handlebars, or were stripped of all civilian markings and painted feldgrau. I believe a combination of the two to be true, but have not seen any fotos of German cyclists from which I could make a determination. Any close up fotos which show a maker's marque plaque would be very helpful. Cheers, BIll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMarsdin Posted 13 October , 2009 Share Posted 13 October , 2009 Hi Bill, I have one from a contemporary journal in Belgium, unfortunately the cyclist's rolled up cape is slung from the front handlebars, obscuring the braking mechanism. It looks like an ordinary bike to me. I have scanned the photo but am having difficulty uploading it, if I don't manage it within 24 hours I'll e-mail it to you if you let me have the address (by PM). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dundeesown Posted 13 October , 2009 Share Posted 13 October , 2009 Hi Bill this pic is on Flickr (can`t see who posted it 1st to give credit ) hay it may be you. all the best Gary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnock Posted 13 October , 2009 Share Posted 13 October , 2009 Hi, Last pic is certainly a Belgian civilian model, 'borrowed' by the German army Regards, Cnock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnock Posted 13 October , 2009 Share Posted 13 October , 2009 Hi, Repair shop German Marinekorps Cnock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnock Posted 13 October , 2009 Share Posted 13 October , 2009 Bikes German Marinekorps Regards, Cnock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fritz Posted 13 October , 2009 Share Posted 13 October , 2009 Just discovered in another forum... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchbarge Posted 13 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 13 October , 2009 Hi, Last pic is certainly a Belgian civilian model, 'borrowed' by the German army Regards, Cnock Hello Cnock, In the 10 years my wife and I owned a tjalk (winter moored in Oude Wetering) we used vintage 1930 Dutch opu fiets to get around. They were serviceable but very heavy. On day a German fellow I was talking to while moored in Verdun asked me how I liked my old Dutch bicycle. I told him it was fine except for the weight. He asked me if I knew why they were so very heavy and when I told them I didn't he smiled and replied that because the Dutch wanted to make the Germans sweat next time they took all their bicycles back to Germany with them. Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchbarge Posted 13 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 13 October , 2009 Thanks Gary, A great shot which, together with your close-ups, is exactly what I was looking for! Cheers, BIll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchbarge Posted 13 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 13 October , 2009 Thanks Fritz, Great shot! Cheers, BIll Hi Bill, I have one from a contemporary journal in Belgium, unfortunately the cyclist's rolled up cape is slung from the front handlebars, obscuring the braking mechanism. It looks like an ordinary bike to me. I have scanned the photo but am having difficulty uploading it, if I don't manage it within 24 hours I'll e-mail it to you if you let me have the address (by PM). Thanks Steve. I've had trouble loading pics myself. Gary's foto is what I was looking for so you don't need to spend anymore time on it. If you do get it though, it would be great to see. Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMarsdin Posted 13 October , 2009 Share Posted 13 October , 2009 Hi Bill, Here's the photo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchbarge Posted 13 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 13 October , 2009 Thanks Steve, Great foto and shows what I'm looking for. Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4thGordons Posted 13 October , 2009 Share Posted 13 October , 2009 Coincidentally I bought this recently. I am still waiting for it to arrive and when it does will scan in high res. if it would be helpful. This was the auction pic. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
centurion Posted 13 October , 2009 Share Posted 13 October , 2009 . .Try doing this with a horse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchbarge Posted 14 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 14 October , 2009 Coincidentally I bought this recently. I am still waiting for it to arrive and when it does will scan in high res. if it would be helpful. This was the auction pic. Chris Hello Chris, It would be VERY helpful! Thanks, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchbarge Posted 14 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 14 October , 2009 . .Try doing this with a horse GREAT VISUALS! Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ladon Posted 16 October , 2009 Share Posted 16 October , 2009 A little late but hopefully of some interest. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchbarge Posted 17 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 17 October , 2009 A little late but hopefully of some interest. Matt Yes, definately of interest. Thanks Matt. Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveMarsdin Posted 18 October , 2009 Share Posted 18 October , 2009 Bill, Your interesting thread prompted me to start a more general one on bikes on the Western Front (in that section of the Forum). It has also generated lots of interesting photos. I am only posting this in case you haven't noticed it as I am sure you would find it of interest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnock Posted 19 October , 2009 Share Posted 19 October , 2009 Flanders 1916 Cnock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnock Posted 19 October , 2009 Share Posted 19 October , 2009 Flanders 1916 Cnock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cnock Posted 19 October , 2009 Share Posted 19 October , 2009 Flanders Cnock Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchbarge Posted 19 October , 2009 Author Share Posted 19 October , 2009 Most excellent fotos! Thanks!! Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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