Bicycle brake systems are used to slow down or stop a bicycle. There have been various types of brakes used throughout history, and several are still in use today. The three main types are: rim brakes, disc brakes, and drum brakes.
Scatter a layer of loose material over (a surface, esp. a floor), leaving it completely obscured
(cover) screen: a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something; "a screen of trees afforded privacy"; "under cover of darkness"; "the brush provided a covert for game"; "the simplest concealment is to match perfectly the color of the background"
Put something such as a cloth or lid on top of or in front of (something) in order to protect or conceal it
Envelop in a layer of something, esp. dirt
(cover) blanket: bedding that keeps a person warm in bed; "he pulled the covers over his head and went to sleep"
(cover) provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers"
streamlined bicycle
The Quest is a comfortable & fast trike for daily use. The Quest has two steering front wheels with drum brakes and a driven rear wheel (tadpole configuration).
Comfortable through independent suspension on all three wheels, weather protection. You can reach a relatively high speed with low effort.
Fast through a wind tunnel tested aerodynamic shape and a high end drive drain.
Safe through the protecting body, good visibility by a bright yellow colour, integrated head protection, little influenced by cross winds and a cover of soft foam.
Practical for daily use through the large luggage space, low maintenance drive train (stays clean) and drum brakes, single side mounted wheels (easy tyre change) and only 76,5 cm width.
1958 Gillott Fleur de Lis Tourer
John Robertsons' fine 1958 21'' Fleur de Lis was ordered with 70 degree seat and head and many features typical of the 1930's. E.g, top tube cable clips, mudguard tabs on stays and forks, left hand lamp boss, no gear braze ons so built for fixed/free. The laid back angles are noticeable making the bike look older than it is. Note the short stem and 30's style celluloid covered bars. The brake levers have sleeves on the cable ends to bring the levers closer to the bars. From this we can deduce that Mr A.H.Verell of 48 St Pauls Avenue London NW2 had small hands and started his cycling many years earlier. The framset cost ?19 and sixpence with a 5 shilling deposit. It was ordered on the 2/8/58 and ready on the 14/9/58