M42 Truppenfahrad

The M42 Truppenfahrad was a military bicycle issued to the Wehrmacht during World War II. Special equipment for Wehrmacht use was: the steering bar, the saddle, the toolbox and the porter at the back. The headlamp had to work with dynamo and/or battery. On the steering bar were two holders mounted which were holding the half-shelter tent or the drivers trenchcoat.

The German Army had numerous units equipped with bicycles. It was used to deliver mail, maintain connections between a general and his troops, among other reasons. The bicycle was also used as a tatical weapon carring panzerfausts on both sides of the bike.