What is it?

This early bicycle was made around 1870. The frame and handlebar are of iron, while the wheels are wood with iron rims. The pedals are attached to the front axle, and the bicycle is propelled by turning the front wheel. Later bicycles were propelled by turning the rear wheel via a chain, but this system hadn't been invented yet. Pneumatic tyres were not invented yet either. Imagine riding this bike with solid wooden wheels over cobbled streets, and you can see why it was nicknamed the "boneshaker". The saddle is attached to the iron frame without any springs, and this increased the bone-shaking effect. Bicycles were made around this time by Coxeter & Sons in Abingdon, but we don't know were this particular bike was built.

Where is it?

You can find it at Abingdon County Hall Museum

On display in the Attic Galleries on the top floor.

When can I see it?

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Can I collect it?

This item can't be collected at the moment but check back in the future!