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obstando 02-26-21 03:08 AM


Originally Posted by SJX426 (Post 21940662)
[MENTION=534787]obstando[/MENTION] - Add pictures to your albums in your profile.

Gorgeous bike!

I have done that (plus a few of my others) - thanks for the heads up!

steelbikeguy 02-26-21 10:09 AM

as far as cranks go, I've always liked the ones based on the 50.4mm bolt circle. The T.A. Cyclotouriste is an example, with other manufacturers making equivalent parts. I've got a modern SunXCD version of this on my Hetchins (to get some hill climbing gears)....

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...6e2536_c_d.jpg

At the last Classic Rendezvous gathering, there were a few Hetchins on display. These sported a Campy Record, a 3 arm steel crank, and a Cyclotouriste style crank. The 3 arm cranks are certainly a suitable style for that vintage. The more modern alloy versions still look pretty nice and are probably easier to find. T.A. made a nice one (seen on Raleigh Competitions for a while), and the Campy Gran Sport is good too (also on the Raleigh Competition G.S.)

https://live.staticflickr.com/7211/2...201649_c_d.jpg

Steve in Peoria

obstando 02-27-21 01:35 PM

Thanks Steve - some awesome suggestions there!!


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