J K Starley, cycle engineer, on an early Rover cycle, c 1870s-1879.

The 'Windsor' ordinary bicycle, c 1878.

The 'Windsor' ordinary bicycle, 1878.

The 'Windsor' ordinary bicycle, 1878.

The 'Windsor' ordinary bicycle, c 1878.

Rudge 'ordinary' bicycle, 1884.

Rudge 'ordinary' bicycle, 1884.

Lady and gentleman riding 'ordinary' bicycles with Starley wheels, 1874.

Baylis-Thomas 'ordinary' bicycle, 1879.

Ariel bicycle, 1870.

Early forms of cycles, late 19th century.

Early forms of cycles, late 19th century.