Visited the National Air and Space Museum yesterday. Below are images of one of five remaining bicycles from the Wright Cycle Co., Located right next to the original Wright Flier; "The Wrights used the profits from the Wright Cycle Company to finance their aviation experiments." This St. Clair model was built in 1898 and sold for $42.50, about $370 today, adjusted for inflation.
Aggressive:
![Wright Cycle Co., St. Clair Bicycle](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2663/3963750245_23caa64ba2.jpg)
That's a well worn wrapped leather saddle. Note the seat post collar, looks like a modern threaded headset.
![Wright Cycle Co., St. Clair Bicycle](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2588/3964525276_bd57bac4c0.jpg)
Tighten up that chain, Orville!
![Wright Cycle Co., St. Clair Bicycle](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2512/3964525658_2d0f4df996.jpg)
Aggressive:
![Wright Cycle Co., St. Clair Bicycle](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2663/3963750245_23caa64ba2.jpg)
That's a well worn wrapped leather saddle. Note the seat post collar, looks like a modern threaded headset.
![Wright Cycle Co., St. Clair Bicycle](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2588/3964525276_bd57bac4c0.jpg)
Tighten up that chain, Orville!
![Wright Cycle Co., St. Clair Bicycle](http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2512/3964525658_2d0f4df996.jpg)
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