Well, this summer has been great for riding for me. My Hanford is mostly dialed in and ready for Paris-Brest-Paris. I have been riding a lot and I'm confident that I will finish comfortably. I will be spending a couple weeks in France, including a trip to Bordeaux to visit a bike collector and maybe … Continue reading It’s been a while
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