málband

Målband is a type of speedometer developed by the Danish company Velo and it was popular in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The name "Målband" is Danish for "goal band" or "target band" and refers to the device's main purpose of keeping track of a person's speed while cycling. Målband was designed to be strapped to a person's ankle or arm, allowing users to measure their speed and progress.

The device consisted of a strip of paper or cardboard with equally spaced marks, which the user would cut at the appropriate mark to record their speed. This was done by holding a pencil or pen at a fixed angle to the user, creating a wiper motion that would cut the paper at the correct mark as the user rotated their wheel at a set distance. The marks were usually uniformly spaced in relation to a wheel's circumference, allowing for accurate speed measurements.

Målband was a popular tool among cyclists, particularly in Denmark, as it provided a convenient and straightforward way to measure one's speed. It was an early innovation in the field of speed tracking and helped pave the way for more modern speedometers and cycle computers. While it may seem outdated by today's standards, Målband represents an interesting example of early bicycle technology and the importance of keeping track of speed during the heyday of cycling.

Because Målband has largely been replaced by more modern technology, it is not widely used today. Despite this, it still has historical significance as an early instrument for measuring speed in cycling. The name "Målband" has also been kept in the Danish language as an example of early technology in cycling.