Originally Posted by
Bandera
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
There's no denying that is one fine bike!
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1959 Hilton Wrigley Connoisseur (my favorite!)
1963 Hetchins Mountain King
1971 Gitane Tour de France (original owner)
* 1971 Gitane Super Corsa (crashed)
* rebuilt as upright cruiser
1971 Gitane Super Corsa #2 (sweet replacement)
1980 Ritchey Road Touring (The Grail Bike)
1982 Tom Ritchey Everest
(replacing stolen 1981 TR Everest custom)
1982 Tom Ritchey McKinley (touring pickup truck)
1985 ALAN Record (Glued & Screwed. A gift.)