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Globe

Globe were motorcycles produced from 1901 to 1905.

Their basic machines were primitive but in 1904 the firm also offered a model with the Trimo forecar or a trailer. Although such fittings were nearing the end of their popularity, the company went ahead. The forecar had a 3½ hp Minerva or Sarolea engine with a water-cooled cylinder head inclined and hung from the downtube. A chain-driven pump circulated the water. A clutch was fitted to the crankshaft and the rear-wheel drive was by belt.

Report from the Stanley Show 1902

Clarke, Cluley and Co, Coventry, show the Globe motor-bicycle, with a trailer attached. The engine of 2.25 h.p. is placed vertically in a loop frame: it has a spray carburetter, large tank, and battery and coil case, two brakes, and generally is on accepted lines. The framework of the trailing car is of ample strength.

Motor Cycling, 26th November 1902

Source: Graces Guide


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