Peugeot, 1900, woman bicycle

Peugeot, woman bicycle, 1900, France

Peugeot, the famous French company, started building bicycles in 1882, riding the wave of success this vehicle had all over Europe.

This two-wheeler from the Lion firm represents one of the first bicycles for a female audience: in fact the frame shows the curved horizontal tube, to allow an easier access to the vehicle, still a distinctive trait of woman bicycles.

Technical notes:
Hunt saddle
Wooden rims and fenders
Leather tool bag
Wooden grips
Rear brake operated by a lever on the left of the handlebar
Bell