Lea-Francis Owners' Club
Lea-Francis Bicycles
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The partnership of R H Lea and G I Francis was formed in
1895 for the purposes of producing bicycles. Lea-Francis cycles were innovative high-quality products, and Lea's talent for invention led to the filing of 42 bicycle related patents including gearboxes, pedals, lights and reflectors. In 1912 Lea-Francis manufacturing emphasis changed from bicycles to motorcycles, and bicycle production ended during the First World War. |
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The bicycle pictured above left is a 1910 Ladies' loop
frame. The bicycle pictured immediately to the left is Club Vice-Chairman Allan Lupton's 1902 Gents' frame. 7 Lea-Francis bicycles are currently owned by Club members. |
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