I recently ran across these pages ripped out an old cycling magazine, and loved the engineering of the crank. The caption speaks of the pedals, which are unique, but those cranks are funky. I can't really see how it is attached to the spindle. Anyone out there know? Or even better, have a picture?There is … Continue reading HI-E aluminum crank
Chandez curved cranks
Chandez cranks, manuf. by Chalaye of St.Etienne, used by Harry Grant for hour motor-paced record.These are an interesting find because they are for a square taper spindle, whereas the others I have ever seen have all been the cottered crank design.from Peter Brueggeman's website of his beautiful Hetchins-"...Harry Grant ... at his first successful attempt … Continue reading Chandez curved cranks
Lytaloy=light alloy
Lytaloy was a product of Hobbs of Barbican. They produced brakes, headsets, cranksets, bottom brackets, and pedals. It is thought that the components were produced by outside contactors and they were regarded as top of the line parts. Lytaloy was very expensive at the time.The cranks look great but were prone to breaking. This set … Continue reading Lytaloy=light alloy
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