Timberlake and Co
From Graces Guide
H. J. Timberlake and Co of 13, Albert Street, Maidenhead.
1868 The company which became Pilot Cycle Co was founded by H. J. Timberlake, trading as Timberlake and Co. He introduced a solid rubber tyre secured to the metal rim by a wire running through the centre of the tyre. He also invented the front wheel roller brake, operated by rack and pinion from a twisting handlebar.
1888 February. Stanley Exhibition of Cycles in Westminster. A cycle for four riders.
1880 taken over by Hickling and Co.
- Note
Timberlake introduced to the trade, a solid rubber tyre secured to the metal rim by a wire running through the centre of the tyre and also a front roller brake, operated by a rack and pinion movement when twisting the handlebars. [1]
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Sources of Information
- ↑ Tony Pickering
- The Engineer of 15th February 1888 p131