Re: [CR]square axle taper

(Example: Framebuilding:Tubing)

From: <SM2501@aol.com>
Date: Wed, 25 Jun 2003 09:12:05 EDT
Subject: Re: [CR]square axle taper
To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org


In a message dated 6/25/2003 7:58:35 AM Central Standard Time, aphillips9@mindspring.com writes:
> Is the current
> trend towards splined systems just a recycled style

Yes, it seems all new is actually all old. Hmmm...what did I say? Anyway, check out this picture of my 1901 Tribune's bottom bracket axle.

<A HREF="http://www.thecabe.com/arc/prewar28/1901%20Tribune.jpg/1901-Tribune-4.jpg">http://www.thecabe.com/arc/prewar28/1901%20Tribune.jpg/1901-Tribune-4.jpg</A>

Check out the rest of the pics at

<A HREF="http://www.thecabe.com/arc/prewar28/1901%20Tribune.jpg/">http://www.thecabe.com/arc/prewar28/1901%20Tribune.jpg/</A>

Rear leaf spring suspension with a shock that looks strangely familar.

As you can see, I am missing the left crank arm to fit the splined bb. If anybody has one, please let me know.

Scott "looking for a needle in a haystack...as usual" McCaskey Dalworthington Gardens, TX <A HREF="www.thecabe.com">www.thecabe.com</A> oh, and now <A HREF="www.classicriders.com">www.classicriders.com</A>