Monday, October 19, 2009
What's going on with this bike?
Found this bike at the Fully Loaded Touring Bicycle gallery. Can anyone tell me what the deal is with the drivetrain? Is the chain connecting to some sort or PTO or is it a power assist? (Click on the pic for a full size image.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Powerlines
I'm not sure where my powerline photo obsession started, but here's a small sample of my archive.
Enjoy.
Raleigh Gran Sport
I truly truly love this bike. I believe it was built in the early 60s at the Carlton Shop (the wrap-around seat stay is a dead giveaway). When I bought it, she had a mix of 60s and 70s components--including the original Campy Gran Sport derailer. Recently I updated the brakes and drivetrain to make it more San Francisco-friendly. The next thing it needs is a paint-job and new wheels. I want to cold set the rear axel to 130mm so I could fit her with modern wheels, but I'm afraid I'd mess up in the process. Sadly I haven't been able to fine a 120mm rear hub at a reasonable price.
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