Help identify cottered crank
03-14-18 | 07:43 AM
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Help identify cottered crank
Trying to identify this vintage cottered crank, guessing early 70’s, found on budget Gitane. Any ideas about the bottom bracket manufacturer? looks like J W Kewax best I can tell
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03-14-18 | 07:49 AM
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I think I see the 'Cyclo' logo on the chain ring.
VeloBase.com - Component: Cyclo Dual Chainring Set
The English and French companies had similar logos.
VeloBase.com - Component: Cyclo Dual Chainring Set
The English and French companies had similar logos.
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03-14-18 | 08:47 AM
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Cycle's bottom bracket fittings are likely REWAX MD. This maker also produced headsets and pedals.
Fixed cup in this photo is octagonal indicating it is Swiss thread.
Your fixed cup will have two flats as it is metric/french thread.
Cyclo of France chainwheels were frequently fitted by bicycle manufacturers to other makers crank arms. Here they are mounted on a set of NERVAR arms -
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Cycle's bottom bracket fittings are likely REWAX MD. This maker also produced headsets and pedals.
Fixed cup in this photo is octagonal indicating it is Swiss thread.
Your fixed cup will have two flats as it is metric/french thread.
Cyclo of France chainwheels were frequently fitted by bicycle manufacturers to other makers crank arms. Here they are mounted on a set of NERVAR arms -
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03-14-18 | 10:47 AM
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Very cool logo.
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