In England in the ’30s, Mr. Reg Baines designed to frame a series of tubes comprendendo apparently guided by the houses, composed of a vertical tube positioned above the bottom bracket welded directly to the tube. This composition necessitates That is the rear wheel nearest to the same central movement, making the bicycle blackberries reactive.

Baines frame, Flying Gate bicycle

In ’36 they were encountered improvements in the times of many professional riders and the bike was nicknamed Whirlwind and subsequently Flying Gate, opening “the door” to a new design concept aimed on aerodynamics.

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