Tuesday, February 14, 2023

Eclipse Coaster Brake


 

In 1911, The Eclipse Coaster Brake company started an ad campaign featuring both famous cyclists and Eclipse employees in fanciful larger than life situations, emphasizing... well, I don't know... 

J C Ferguson was an employee, Clara Wagner was one of the first women motorcyclists in America, becoming known for her endurance racing successes.

What was the fuss about? A bicycle coaster brake, pedal backwards and the brake is applied, as all of us one speed pre-derailleur bicyclists knew...






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