Lot Nr. 149


SCHULZ / Funiculo


DATE: 1937
COUNTRY: FRANCE
WEIGHT: 14,8 KG / 32,56 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 53 CM / 20,9 INCH
GEARS: 4, FUNICULO
CONDITION: 2
- bicycle constructor Jacques Schulz was a master innovator
- his frame was promoted in 1937 cycling magazines as a 'compliant frame'
- the thin tubes of the rear stays are in striking contrast to the heavyweight tubes supporting bike
- the rear wheel's derailleur with sprockets of up to 40-teeth allowing to climb easily
- the front brake with modern side-pull system is as innovative as effective
- the simple looking rear brake is activated through two cables running inside the frame
- A bicycle pump is stored in the down tube
- 3 Schulz bicycles are still known to exist
- this Funiculo is the only rideable survivor

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN

- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs
- Cyclepedia - Application
- The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles - J. Heine, J.-P. Praderes - Vintage Bicycle Press - 2005

NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINESSELECTION

- New York Times Jul. 13

EXHIBITIONS

- Portland Art Museum 2013
- Design Museum Holon 2103
- Museum Absam 2011

Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
slightly rusted and scratched

Gears:
in order

Tubes /Tyres:
in order

Saddle:
leather saddle

Frame:
in good condition

© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer

19.05.2015 - 18:00

Erzielter Preis: **
EUR 8.125,-
Rufpreis:
EUR 5.000,-

SCHULZ / Funiculo


DATE: 1937
COUNTRY: FRANCE
WEIGHT: 14,8 KG / 32,56 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 53 CM / 20,9 INCH
GEARS: 4, FUNICULO
CONDITION: 2
- bicycle constructor Jacques Schulz was a master innovator
- his frame was promoted in 1937 cycling magazines as a 'compliant frame'
- the thin tubes of the rear stays are in striking contrast to the heavyweight tubes supporting bike
- the rear wheel's derailleur with sprockets of up to 40-teeth allowing to climb easily
- the front brake with modern side-pull system is as innovative as effective
- the simple looking rear brake is activated through two cables running inside the frame
- A bicycle pump is stored in the down tube
- 3 Schulz bicycles are still known to exist
- this Funiculo is the only rideable survivor

THIS BIKE APPEARS IN

- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs
- Cyclepedia - Application
- The Golden Age of Handbuilt Bicycles - J. Heine, J.-P. Praderes - Vintage Bicycle Press - 2005

NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINESSELECTION

- New York Times Jul. 13

EXHIBITIONS

- Portland Art Museum 2013
- Design Museum Holon 2103
- Museum Absam 2011

Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
slightly rusted and scratched

Gears:
in order

Tubes /Tyres:
in order

Saddle:
leather saddle

Frame:
in good condition

© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer


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Auktion: Bicycles from the embacher-collection
Auktionstyp: Saalauktion
Datum: 19.05.2015 - 18:00
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