Odd old photos

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Lots of old photos:

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More Simpson lever chain details, in case you don't use one:
http://cycling.ahands.org/simpson.html

The first time I saw Lautrec's Simpson poster I assumed that, like
Sergio Aragones (who drew bicycles with a headset and fork at either
end) the artist had been fancifully inaccurate. I was amazed once I
understood it.
--
Andrew Muzi
www.yellowjersey.org
Open every day since 1 April, 1971

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Quoted message said:

Lots of old photos:

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Ignore the huge frame, that's Simpson lever chain in action:

http://www.muzeocollection.co.uk/data/modules/oeuvre/a5/7b/a57b618d109da9ad-gr
and-rivierre-anonyme-19e-siecle.jpg

Ditto frame, ditto lever chain:

http://www.muzeocollection.co.uk/data/modules/oeuvre/59/36/5936b701e2ff6153-gr
and-tom-linton-anonyme-19e-siecle.jpg

Normal frame, lever chain:

http://www.muzeocollection.co.uk/data/modules/oeuvre/0b/21/0b215706ebb920e1-gr
and-michael-anonyme-19e-siecle.jpg

More Simpson lever chain details, in case you don't use one:
http://cycling.ahands.org/simpson.html

The Simpson lever chain details are marvellous, the first time I've
really understood the concept.

It's hilarious, of course, basically the most complicated way possible
of increasing the gear ratio.

Nice find!

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Ryan Cousineau [email hidden] http://www.wiredcola.com/
"My scenarios may give the impression I could be an excellent crook.
Not true - I am a talented lawyer." - Sandy in rec.bicycles.racing