1. Simplex 543 toogle gear chain. Mid-late 1950s.2.AFA pedal toe strap buttons. 1950s. (metal)3.Chater Lea pedal dust cap. late 1930s-1950s.4. Cinelli Bi-Valent quick release skewer end nut. 1960s.5.TA crank arm dust caps for the Criterium crankset. early 1960s.thanks for playing!
The Return from out West
The trip went well, the weather turned perfect, after rain on Thursday and Friday morning. We left midday Thursday and encountered periods of torrential downpour before arriving at Memory Lane at 11pm. We scouted around and bought one bike that night.Friday morning was looking grim, the field was flooded in spots and that made a … Continue reading The Return from out West
Commuter bikes
Doing quick errands around here in Philly only makes sense to do it by bicycle. I choose to do it on a 1961 all chrome Rudge that has been retrofitted with Campagnolo cranks, Velocity 700c wheels, Panaracer T-Serve tires, Brooks B-72 saddle and a Union bottom bracket generator. I know the frame is too small … Continue reading Commuter bikes
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