Purpose built frame, wheels and forks.
Engine: Werner Frères, De Dion-Bouton type, 62mm bore, 72mm stroke, 217cc.
Piston: cast Iron, two rings.
Valves: automatic inlet valve, mechanical exhaust side valve, (inlet over exhaust)
Lubrication by large oil cup and wick over front crankcase, replenished every 15 miles.
Carburettor: Surface type built into front of tank 0.680 Specific Gravity fuel.
Ignition: De Dion HT coil with initially wet cell accumulator or dry battery, De Dion notched cam with trembler blade make-and-break, (later wipe contact with trembler coil).
Brakes: one rear leather faced band brake to rear hub.
Drive was by twisted raw hide belt to a round section pulley and belt rim, no gears, no lights, or provision for lights.
Measured brief top speed 43mph.
Comfortable speed 25 to 30mph.
All bearings were bronze.
Tyre size: 650×50 metric.
Source: The Early Motor Bicycle, Issue 17, October 2020
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