Chater-Lea Revival (Rebirth?)
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Chater-Lea Revival (Rebirth?)
I just got this email from Chater-Lea:
Thank you again for your interest in Chater-Lea.
We’re flattered by the level of curiosity and goodwill our revival is inspiring. Led by an ex-pat Brit, our Anglo-American team is in the early stages of work on a catalog of components. We’re unveiling details carefully in the interest of over-delivering on expectations. In the coming months we will welcome your feedback on our initial product designs.
Until then, what we can share is this: we are passionate about British cycling heritage, UK manufacturing, and authentically artisanal production. We believe the current climate provides excellent conditions in which to reintroduce a celebrated brand rich in history, heritage and innovation.
We're so excited about the journey before us and grateful to be sharing it with you.
Thank you again for your interest in Chater-Lea.
We’re flattered by the level of curiosity and goodwill our revival is inspiring. Led by an ex-pat Brit, our Anglo-American team is in the early stages of work on a catalog of components. We’re unveiling details carefully in the interest of over-delivering on expectations. In the coming months we will welcome your feedback on our initial product designs.
Until then, what we can share is this: we are passionate about British cycling heritage, UK manufacturing, and authentically artisanal production. We believe the current climate provides excellent conditions in which to reintroduce a celebrated brand rich in history, heritage and innovation.
We're so excited about the journey before us and grateful to be sharing it with you.
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Interesting. When I rehab or restore my track bike I have C-L cranks on it, and I have only the one chainring for it (23T or 24T IIRC).
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This is exciting news. I hope to see what they have in store.
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I will place this in the "kickstarter" / vaporware file till real product is in the pipeline.
Always a bit concerned when the marketing far outpaces the product in the timeline.
Always a bit concerned when the marketing far outpaces the product in the timeline.
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I used this forums search engine and even it was able to list:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...hater-lea.html started 22 June 2017
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...l#post19685680 started 30 June 2017
No new thread on this in July...?
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...hater-lea.html started 22 June 2017
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...l#post19685680 started 30 June 2017
No new thread on this in July...?
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I was going to, but I thought for sure you'd do it if i forgot. I made myself a note of it, and wrote "important" on it underlined three times in red crayon (feeling very dynamic that morning) but my dog ate the note and then, sure enough, I forgot. I was busy, enjoying the summer and all, you know?
Anyway, that's my excuse. What's your excuse?
Anyway, that's my excuse. What's your excuse?
I used this forums search engine and even it was able to list:
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...hater-lea.html started 22 June 2017
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...l#post19685680 started 30 June 2017
No new thread on this in July...?
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...hater-lea.html started 22 June 2017
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vi...l#post19685680 started 30 June 2017
No new thread on this in July...?
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I will be on a roll. Now off to update my Calendar reminders.
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