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The German version of this page has been nicely expanded, I'd like to work some content into the English version as time permits.
For Orient (automobile) content from http://de.wiki.x.io/wiki/Waltham_Manufacturing_Company
Orient bikes Orient Combination Tandem (1899)
Together with its partners Prof. Herbert L. Thompson, Elmer G. Howe, Frank L. Howe and possibly William Parrot [Note. 1] he founded in 1893, Orient.
The company was established under the laws of the State of Maine, [4] but had its headquarters at the Rumford Avenue in Waltham (Massachusetts). [3] Prepared were bicycles under the brand name Orient. [1] [2] Metz was the Managing Director of the company. The brand name is possibly due to the Orient Fire Insurance Company, for which he sold insurance. [5] The production was 1894. [6]
John Robbins received the position of plant manager. [2] The company also relied on the experience of Charles Metz as a designer. To make Orient-bikes known, the company established a successful factory racing team. With a weight of 20 lbs (about 9.1 kg), [7] a still good value, Orient-road bikes were then very easy rightly considered. [8] As a model Mile-A-Minute they arrived in the free sale ,
Charles Metz contribution was made easier, while more stable front fork. [9] A serious accident involving two fatalities during a bike race in Waltham Bicycle Park in 1894 brought Metz to introduce an improved chain drive. [4] these were at times also popular as recreational equipment [10] At this time, the "safety bicycle" with smaller and equal size were, from about 1,896 specialties such as tandem and multi-seater addition were prepared, could practice with those racers for pacemaker race. wheels front and rear against the unicycle widely accepted. Depending on an Ori Ori Six six- and ten-ten-seater are obtained and at the Waltham Museum respectively. Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn issued. [3]
The Orient-road bikes were called Minuteman temporarily. Whether this was a brand or a series, is unclear. The Orient bike was not cheap but still relatively successful. 1896 already created about 15,000. [3] At this time, the American Bicycle Company (ABC) of Colonel Pope, however, already built a round million of Columbia bicycles annually.
The Orient is one of many car manufacturers in the US, which has its roots in whole or in part in bicycle; others are the American Bicycle Company of Col. Albert Augustus Pope, the brothers Duesenberg Duryea brothers, the Rambler bicycle of the Thomas B. Jeffery Company, Pierce the Geo. N. Pierce Company, Buffalo ER Thomas Company, Willys of John Willys (Willys-Overland Company) or the bicycle of the pioneer Alexander Winton. The Demorest bike standing on top of the engine manufacturer Lycoming.
Orient Bicycles
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Together with its partners Prof. Herbert L. Thompson, Elmer G. Howe, Frank L. Howe and possibly William Parrot [Note. 1] he founded in 1893, Orient.
The company was established under the laws of the State of Maine, [4] but had its headquarters at the Rumford Avenue in Waltham (Massachusetts). [3] Prepared were bicycles under the brand name Orient. [1] [2] Metz was the Managing Director of the company. The brand name is possibly due to the Orient Fire Insurance Company, for which he sold insurance. [5] The production was 1894. [6]
John Robbins received the position of plant manager. [2] The company also relied on the experience of Charles Metz as a designer. To make Orient-bikes known, the company established a successful factory racing team. With a weight of 20 lbs (about 9.1 kg), [7] a still good value, Orient-road bikes were then very easy rightly considered. [8] As a model Mile-A-Minute they arrived in the free sale ,
Charles Metz contribution was made easier, while more stable front fork. [9] A serious accident involving two fatalities during a bike race in Waltham Bicycle Park in 1894 brought Metz to introduce an improved chain drive. [4] these were at times also popular as recreational equipment [10] At this time, the "safety bicycle" with smaller and equal size were, from about 1,896 specialties such as tandem and multi-seater addition were prepared, could practice with those racers for pacemaker race. wheels front and rear against the unicycle widely accepted. Depending on an Ori Ori Six six- and ten-ten-seater are obtained and at the Waltham Museum respectively. Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn issued. [3]
The Orient-road bikes were called Minuteman temporarily. Whether this was a brand or a series, is unclear. The Orient bike was not cheap but still relatively successful. 1896 already created about 15,000. [3] At this time, the American Bicycle Company (ABC) of Colonel Pope, however, already built a round million of Columbia bicycles annually.
The Orient is one of many car manufacturers in the US, which has its roots in whole or in part in bicycle; others are the American Bicycle Company of Col. Albert Augustus Pope, the brothers Duesenberg Duryea brothers, the Rambler bicycle of the Thomas B. Jeffery Company, Pierce the Geo. N. Pierce Company, Buffalo ER Thomas Company, Willys of John Willys (Willys-Overland Company) or the bicycle of the pioneer Alexander Winton. The Demorest bike standing on top of the engine manufacturer Lycoming.
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