All bikes were delivered with a Woodbridge
Brass Co made tire pump clipped to the frame and a toolbag attached to
the saddle. The toolbag was made by Persons, which also made the saddles. In
the toolbag a Morrow wrench (rear axle brake combination wrench) was carried
and riders would often add other tools like screwdrivers etc. SNL G-519 of
1943 only lists the Morrow wrench, but the 1949 edition of SNL G-519 also lists
a 5" Auto Wrench and a general bicycle wrench.
The leather toolbag furnished with the bikes was made
by Persons of Massachussets. The set from the G. Mlynek collection shown right,
came with the tools shown. The rider had added a shoestring, a small oil can and
and a rag to the set.
To secure the bike when left unguarded, many riders carried a bicycle lock or piece of chain with a padlock.
A
short length of chain and a YALE made padlock were often used to prevent theft
of an unguarded bike. On the right a bicycle lock which locked the wheel to the
forks, also made by YALE
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