I saw this at CicloSDias in San Diego last weekend.The bicycle is currently set up as a single speed, and to provide adequate chain tension, an additional chainring is placed in the drive train.The owner previously had the bicycle set up as a retro-direct, using two gears on the rear wheel and two chainrings on … Continue reading Interesting Chain Tension System & Retro-Direct
Early 1900s bicycle ridden on PBP
Yes, this bike was ridden the whole route of Paris Brest Paris. It is a single speed with an Eadie coaster brake rear hub, plunger front brake and leather saddle, that has seen better days.Early bicycle tax plates are visible on the headtube. As cool as this bicycle is, I was happy riding my bicycle … Continue reading Early 1900s bicycle ridden on PBP
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