1979 Speedwell Sting MKII jay426 1. Initially they imported and sold machines such as the Rover and Raleigh[3] but they soon commenced local production. As safety bicycles began to emerge and become popular, Bennett was one of the first in Australia to embrace the new machines and offer them to the public. The new factory in Redfern was state of the art with in-house chrome plating, painting, a canteen and full time first aid staff. At the time this was a world record. A fully adjustable indoor cycle perfect for your facility. In 1899 Royal Speedwells were advertised as being made by the Rover Co. Ltd.[5] By the earliest days of the twentieth century Bennett and Wood were manufacturing their own bicycles under the name Speedwell with the Royal Speedwells being the highest quality bikes built. Setting up the connection is simple and intuitive. JavaScript seems to be disabled in your browser. Explore . In the Comfort of Your Home. [2] They were heavily involved in bicycle racing in the Sydney area prior to opening a bicycle shop; Bennett was the intercolonial and NSW champion (1883, 1885). Its dual nature gives you everything you need: stamina as your stationary bike and strength as your workhorse companion. [9] He visited the factory in Sydney to have his bikes built. Spirit Fitness has made the difficult decision to withdraw from IHRSA 2020 due to the recent increase in coronavirus related health risks and the rapidly growing concerns expressed by our dealers and staff. Lestari Cengkareng, Jakarta Barat, 11730. The ever-growing popularity and output of Speedwell cycles again rendered it necessary for the company to seek more room. After World War II Bennett and Wood's cycle manufacturing plant was located in the Pitt and Bathurst Street building, but as production increased, a more spacious factory had to be obtained for this section of the business. On 1 January 1901 Bennett & Wood Ltd. moved into their new premises, 53 and 55 Market Street. As motorcars and motorcycles became available Bennett and Wood entered the motor trade. 18 items. It is that same simple purpose which continues today in designing and developing every piece of equipment that bears the Spirit Fitness name. Get the benefit of medical and commercial grade product design, built for home use. Best Seller. In 1908 the head office of the company was transferred to the large building at the corner of Pitt and Bathurst Streets, designed by the Sydney architect Henry Austin Wilshire. Cecil Walker, nine times world's champion. Sort: + Post new. Speedwell Parts. For the best experience on our site, be sure to turn on Javascript in your browser. In 1932 Speedwell rider Edgar "Dunc" Gray won the Olympic time trial by covering a kilometre (1094 yards) unpaced from a standing start in 1 min 13 seconds at Los Angeles, USA. Features a heavier flywheel, 40 levels of resistance, and a generator for cord-free operation. [8], In 1910 E. A. Pearson set a record on a Royal Speedwell for the Sydney to Melbourne ride (565 miles) in a time of 43 hours 18 minutes (actual riding time; overall time 49 hours). The Speedwell motorcycle was built in the early 1900s. By the mid-1960s the downturn in bicycle sales in Australia and the rationalisation of the bicycle industry in Australia had taken its toll on Bennett and Wood. Speedwell was a brand of bicycle manufactured by Bennett & Wood, a firm established by Charles W. Bennett and Charles R. Wood in 1882 in Sydney. Speedwell was a brand of bicycle manufactured by Bennett & Wood, a firm established by Charles W. Bennett and Charles R. Wood in 1882 in Sydney. We built our first fitness product in 1983, with the simple goal of giving our customers the highest quality equipment to help them achieve their fitness goals. The accommodation was such that it was thought that this building would suffice for all time. This opinion was altered very quickly and the company doubled its frontage in Pitt Street by purchasing the adjoining block. It was later found necessary to expand up Bathurst Street and the adjoining block was also acquired. He and Wood were involved with the Speedwell bicycle club in Australia, the Cyclists Union of NSW (as competitors and promoters of bicycle racing) and later the League of Wheelmen.

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