1869 Dester Velocipede Postcards

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1869 Dexter Velocipede William Van Anden, Poughkeepsie, New York

Van Anden’s patented velocipede included several improvements over previous

designs, which were rejected by bicycle enthusiasts of the time who thought

the bicycle should be kept as simple as possible. The Dexter Velocipede had an

innovative freewheel unit inside the hub of the front wheel. This allowed for the

rider’s feet to remain motionless on the pedals while the velocipede continued

to propel forward by momentum, acting as an early coaster brake. This

optional feature could be disengaged via a small plunger in the hub.

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