Wooden Boneshaker ca 1875 3602-83

Wooden Boneshaker ca 1875
This artisanal-made early wooden bicycle has wooden pedals on adjustable pedal cranks. The leather saddle appears original and is mounted on a leaf spring. The spoon brake on the rear wheel is operated by a string. Front wheel diameter is 90 cm, rear wheel diameter is 80 cm. Total length of this early machine is 170 cm, handlebar-height is 130 cm. This impressive wooden bicycle once belonged to the famous collection of the bicycle and motorcycle museum in Falmignoul, Belgium.