Classique Coventry Machinists Co, Grout a vendre - Coventry Machinists Co, Grout Vélos a vendre

William Henry Grout patented the Grout Tension Bicycle in 1870 introducing hollow forks, and adjustable spokes among other innovations. These developments being concurrent with James Starley and his work on the Ariel which is generally acknowledged as the first true Ordinary Bicycle. Thus Grout can arguably claim a share of the credit in the dev..

William Henry Grout patented the Grout Tension Bicycle in 1870 introducing hollow forks, and adjustable spokes among other innovations. These developments being concurrent with James Starley and his work on the Ariel which is generally acknowledged as the first true Ordinary Bicycle. Thus Grout can arguably claim a share of the credit in the dev..

1890 COVENTRY MACHINISTS’ Co SWIFT DIAMOND SAFETYModel C. 20″ Frame. 30″ Wheels.32.5″ Standover height (ground to top of top tube)Frame No 97991The Coventry Machinists' Co introduced their new diamond frame model in 1890 to replace their crossframe, and it immediately became a top selling safety bicycle, both in Brita..