Something weird and cool all at the same time
04-24-22 | 06:19 AM
#28
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From: Round Lake. NY
Bikes: 1986 Trek 310 Elance, 1997 Schwinn HydraGlide, 1987 Trek Antelope 800, 2003 Haro F4, 198? Allsop Offroad Climber, 198? Raleigh Eclipse, 2008 Diamondback Venom
04-24-22 | 06:48 AM
#29
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From: Peoria, IL
small world!
I can't help but notice that the photo was taken in Peoria. A few years ago (or longer), one of the local bike collectors had some of his bikes displayed at the local museum. These were all 1890's-ish era bikes made in the Peoria area, back when bikes were high tech and Peoria was at its peak.
One of the bikes was a tandem with these curved cranks. The logic behind them was that as the rider applied force, the bend would flex, resulting in an effectively longer crank arm. Whether or not that is a good thing is another matter, but it's certainly creative.
The brand, as displayed on the head tube, was "The Ide", built by the E.F. Ide company.
Steve in Peoria
I can't help but notice that the photo was taken in Peoria. A few years ago (or longer), one of the local bike collectors had some of his bikes displayed at the local museum. These were all 1890's-ish era bikes made in the Peoria area, back when bikes were high tech and Peoria was at its peak.
One of the bikes was a tandem with these curved cranks. The logic behind them was that as the rider applied force, the bend would flex, resulting in an effectively longer crank arm. Whether or not that is a good thing is another matter, but it's certainly creative.
The brand, as displayed on the head tube, was "The Ide", built by the E.F. Ide company.
Steve in Peoria
