Jan Heine(of Compass Bicycle and Bicycle Quarterly)is introducing a reproduction Rene Herse crank. Well, maybe not a reproduction, it might be better to say he is putting them back into production. They can be purchased as either a single, double, or triple chain ring setup. Only one crank arm length, 171mm, and chainring sizes are … Continue reading Rene Herse Cranks
My Hanford during PBP
(photo taken during PBP, I was taking pictures ala Peter Weigle) My Hanford rode perfectly. The only mechanical issue was a puncture(slow leak) that happened on the way back from Brest to Carhaix. I was able to pump it up to pressure and ride it to the controle to change the tube there. I remember … Continue reading My Hanford during PBP
Hanford built up in Paris
It is resting comfortably by the window on the 2nd floor of my Parisian flat, absorbing the French air filled with delicious bakeries and history. The bike is fully loaded, with everything that I am going to bring on PBP, minus the water bottles. I am looking forward to picking up a pair of water … Continue reading Hanford built up in Paris
My PBP tool kit
After many years of wrenching on bikes and thousands of miles riding, this is the mini-toolkit I have come up with for randonneuring and for Paris Brest Paris. 568 grams total, about 1lb and 6oz, not too bad. (2) cables- one shifter and one brake- 38g tire lever- 13g Allen hex wrench set- 75g spoke … Continue reading My PBP tool kit
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