PEKA
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DATE: 1985
COUNTRY: NETHERLANDS
WEIGHT: 11 KG / 24,20 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 59,1 CM / 23,3 INCH
GEARS: 1, FIXED
CONDITION: 2 - 3
- in the early 20th century 'motor pacing' or 'Stayer' racing was very popular
- the final World Motor-Paced Championships were staged in 1994
- today 'Stayer' races have been largely forgotten
- this Peka made by Peter Serier of the Peperkamp bicycle shop in Amsterdam is a fine late example
- the model number is 0222E38BDR59
- sustain speeds of up to 100 kilometres (62 miles) per hour
- has a 66-tooth front chain ring
- high gearing meant the rider could not 'self-start'
- the 24-inch front wheel, very rigid frame and backward curving fork were all designed to stay close to the pacemaker
- its disc wheels were easily affected by turbulent buffeting
- Fragment: different parts are missing
THIS BIKE APPEARS IN
- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs
- Cyclepedia - Application
NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINESSELECTION
- Okolo Vienna Only
EXHIBITIONS
- Museums Quartier Vienna 2006
Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
lettering - PEKA: scratched at several places
Gears:
in order
Tubes /Tyres:
in order
Saddle:
no saddle fitted
Frame:
in order
© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer
19.05.2015 - 18:00
- Realized price: **
-
EUR 2,000.-
- Starting bid:
-
EUR 500.-
PEKA
DATE: 1985
COUNTRY: NETHERLANDS
WEIGHT: 11 KG / 24,20 LB
FRAME HEIGHT: 59,1 CM / 23,3 INCH
GEARS: 1, FIXED
CONDITION: 2 - 3
- in the early 20th century 'motor pacing' or 'Stayer' racing was very popular
- the final World Motor-Paced Championships were staged in 1994
- today 'Stayer' races have been largely forgotten
- this Peka made by Peter Serier of the Peperkamp bicycle shop in Amsterdam is a fine late example
- the model number is 0222E38BDR59
- sustain speeds of up to 100 kilometres (62 miles) per hour
- has a 66-tooth front chain ring
- high gearing meant the rider could not 'self-start'
- the 24-inch front wheel, very rigid frame and backward curving fork were all designed to stay close to the pacemaker
- its disc wheels were easily affected by turbulent buffeting
- Fragment: different parts are missing
THIS BIKE APPEARS IN
- Cyclepedia - A Tour of Iconic Bicycle Designs
- Cyclepedia - Application
NEWSPAPER AND MAGAZINESSELECTION
- Okolo Vienna Only
EXHIBITIONS
- Museums Quartier Vienna 2006
Condition report
Paintwork and general information:
lettering - PEKA: scratched at several places
Gears:
in order
Tubes /Tyres:
in order
Saddle:
no saddle fitted
Frame:
in order
© Embacher-Collection, Photo: Bernhard Angerer
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| Auction: | Bicycles from the embacher-collection |
| Auction type: | Saleroom auction |
| Date: | 19.05.2015 - 18:00 |
| Location: | Wien | Palais Dorotheum |
| Exhibition: | 09.05. - 19.05.2015 |
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