I actually Got THAT story at Norseman about 18 Years ago when I stayed there so I thought it had a Possibility of it being correct. It was stinking hot so a went to ESPERENCE for 3 days. Nev
Look UP " The FLYING MERKEL" . I once had a 1912 Model,. Sprung rear wheel. Ball race Big end. USA BUILT, The AMERICANS made the Most Innovative Bikes back then Nev