I recently installed a cool 1950s French reflector on my Hanford. Evidently, I am serious about safety, multiple tail lights, Phil Wood CHP pedals with reflectors and now a rear fender reflector.Barely visible in the waterbottle cage is a Alex Singer leather tool pouch that a fellow bike collector picked up for me in Paris … Continue reading Fender reflector installed on my Hanford
My Hanford all ready for PBP
I took my Hanford out for one of the last rides in the US before PBP, and even with a overly stocked front handlebar bag, the bike always performs flawlessly. I am now meticulously scrutinizing what will go in the handlebar bag and debating on a small rear saddle bag. I have been deciding on … Continue reading My Hanford all ready for PBP
Hanford #1 set up for test ride
I have set up the bike to be ridden and to dial in stem length and height, so please excuse the black stem. Simon is going to build me a stem, something that will perfectly compliment the frameset, and also build me a front bag support. I love the French Blue, Bleu Farce.TA cyclotouriste pro … Continue reading Hanford #1 set up for test ride
pictures from NY bike Jumble
The weather held back, after threats of rain and the turnout was great. Here are a couple bikes that I saw, and remembered to photograph.Postwar Japanese city bike with expander rear brake. It is as heavy as a modern Toyota.Zeus track frame, that has been outfitted to best fit a messenger???Nice Molteni orange color.Frejus track … Continue reading pictures from NY bike Jumble
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