Originally Posted by
LeicaLad
The town bike is the perfect one to toss on a different wheel set. This is really No Big Deal. A few minutes to adjust the brake reach or swap calipers. That's about it.
Not quite so toss-able the way my Internat'l is set-up.
A pic is worth a dozen posts.
I'm running a 1956 alloy shell AW IGH w/ a 50's Cyclo 3-cog hybrid drivetrain using 1/2X1/8" chain.
Not exactly compatible w/ any modern-ish 650B wheelset.
I built this bike up out the box 42 years ago & it's been in continuous service ever since as road & 'cross racer, fixed gear, touring and now a town bike.
The British knew what they were doing in building a highly versatile pleasant lightweight for discriminating riders "back when".
Thanks for your interest in it.
-Bandera