On ya bike!

Keith Webb · #1 14-09-05, 02:25

This wonderful invention comes from the Mudgee Museum and is an excellent example of innovation, although I don't know how well it would have worked.

I also note (for what it's worth) it's a ladies bike.

The pic was taken by my friend Roger Clarke who has a good eye for whimsy.

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #2 14-09-05, 03:34

You are a VERY peculiar lot down there...

RHClarke · #3 14-09-05, 03:40

Have you seen the size of their yards down there???

Tony Smith · #4 14-09-05, 04:13

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Originally posted by Geoff Winnington-Ball
You are a VERY peculiar lot down there...

The wine barrel in the background goes a long way in explaining!

Bob Moseley (RIP) · #5 14-09-05, 11:26

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You are a VERY peculiar lot down there...

Hey Spin Ball, I agree with you. It is the strangest rear wheel I have ever seen on a two head mower.

Bob

Geoff Winnington-Ball (RIP) · #6 14-09-05, 12:30

At least, as Keefy pointed out, woman's role in property maintenance has been well-defined.

Richard Farrant · #7 14-09-05, 21:20

Keith,

I would say that it may not work very well, .........because.......it is the wrong way around. The roller is normally at the leading edge, in fact you can see the brackets for the grass box.

Maybe the bike is used in reverse !!

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Richard

Keith Webb · #8 14-09-05, 21:59

Having used one of these hand mowers many moons ago I can confirm it is the right way around, with the roller at the rear. The roller is adjustable to set the cutter at the correct angle.
It's not designed like some of the old style motor mowers with the large roller at the front.
In good condition and with ideal lawn these were fun to use, but in anything less than ideal they could be a frustrating b&%*ard of a thing!

Richard Farrant · #9 14-09-05, 22:38

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Originally posted by Keith Webb
Having used one of these hand mowers many moons ago I can confirm it is the right way around, with the roller at the rear.

Keith,

OK....I can see it now. We never had this type, but I do remember many years ago, neighbours using them on a Sunday afternoon and the constant clatter of the wheel ratchets as they kept backing them up to get another go at the bits they missed.

Still think it it would not have been an easy outfit to use, unless it was a means of exercise.

Richard