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As Europe rebuilt itself after WWII, the Raleigh Bicycle Company’s popularity exploded—in large part because their bikes were faster, stronger, and lighter than anything else on the market. Heck, by 1946, Raleigh and other English bicycle makers were responsible for 95 percent of the bikes on American roadways. This short film explains how Raleighs were designed and built. [ Vimeo via Kottke ] More… Broadcasting platform : Vimeo Source : Gizmodo Discovery Date : 12/05/2012 04:19 Number of articles : 2
How to Build a Bike in Postwar Britain [Video]
