Lu-Mi-Num Safety Bicycle

Made:
1896 in France
Safety bicycle made in France and retailed by the Lu-Min-Um Safety bicycle made in France and retailed by the Lu-Min-Um Safety bicycle made in France and retailed by the Lu-Min-Um Safety bicycle made in France and retailed by the Lu-Min-Um

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Safety bicycle made in France and retailed by the Lu-Min-Um
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Safety bicycle made in France and retailed by the Lu-Min-Um
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Safety bicycle made in France and retailed by the Lu-Min-Um
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Safety bicycle made in France and retailed by the Lu-Min-Um
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Safety bicycle made in France and retailed by the Lu-Mi-Num Manufacturing Company, St Mary's Gate, Manchester, 1896

Assembled by Lu-Mi-Num Manufacturing Company, Manchester, 1896

This gleaming machine was ahead of its time. Lu-Mi-Num introduced the first aluminium bicycles to Britain. It was the shape of things to come – experimenting with light-weight materials and advanced designs.

Details

Category:
Road Transport
Object Number:
Y1995.123
Materials:
aluminium (metal), steel (metal), plastic (unidentified), leather and rubber (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 1060 mm x 440 mm x 1800 mm, 13 kg
type:
bicycle
credit:
Purchased From Sotheby's

Parts

Straps for bicycle pump

Straps for bicycle pump

2 straps for bicyle pump for safety bicycle retailed by the Lu-Mi-Num Manufacturing Company.

Materials:
leather
Object Number:
Y1995.123/2
type:
straps