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Vintage French randonneuer's and porteurs.
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That's trust in shellac
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First glance I didn't see the front derailleur....minimal...
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Original 1948 Peugeot.
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Obviously not French but interesting and reviewed by them. Phillips Springlite, translation below.
The line of the PHILIPPS "SPRINGLITE" is not very modified despite its rear suspension working on rubber blocks; we will see moreover the details of the lower articulation around the ball box and the upper shock absorber with 4 rods.
Note the general design of this very English machine with its big bag behind the seat, its celluloid mudguards fixed by 2 rods, its lantern holder on the right of the fork.
The line of the PHILIPPS "SPRINGLITE" is not very modified despite its rear suspension working on rubber blocks; we will see moreover the details of the lower articulation around the ball box and the upper shock absorber with 4 rods.
Note the general design of this very English machine with its big bag behind the seat, its celluloid mudguards fixed by 2 rods, its lantern holder on the right of the fork.
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TA pedals and cable guide. Reviewed and stripped. Translation below.
Guidgaine and pedals T. A.
Specialising in beautiful accessories for racers and touring cyclists, T.A. has completed the development of two items that contribute to the clean appearance of the bicycle and its performance.
The GUIDGAINE is a small T-shaped piece. The vertical leg ends in a hole for fixing under the expander head or handlebar clamping nut, as desired. The upper leg has a hole at both ends for a rubber ring. As the ring is slotted and the hole is open on the side, it is not necessary to dismantle the sleeves to fix them in this double guide, without clamping them or hindering their natural bend, the GUIDGAINE ensures a correct fit and perfect centring, while avoiding the sagging that is so detrimental to the life of flexible transmissions.
Remember that there are two types of GUIDGAINE: a very narrow one, for competition, and a wider one, which can be used as an identity plate, created especially for beautiful touring bikes.
TA pedals are much more expensive than any other pedals. Let's see why: Externally, we are looking at a beautiful, very mechanical, light metal, one-piece cage attached to the body by 4 chimney screws. No delicate openings; only 2 holes to fix the footrest; the extreme slightly raised spout, gives a good seat to the bulge of the sole and prevents the foot from hunting outwards.
A screwed cap in the centre of the pedal carries a grease nipple, which provides a much-needed opportunity for quick and easy lubrication; the nipple is easily accessible, but is perfectly protected by the cage's lip.
But, let's dismantle this pedal!
The axle, made of case-hardened steel, is robust and short. Two parts are ground after treatment; on the crank side, this surface will receive the main needle bearing, 12 m/m long.
At the other end, a ball bearing is supported against the stop formed by the difference in diameter of the shaft. These bearings are press-fitted into the pedal body, which is made of light metal die-cast.
On the crank side, the seal is provided by a felt gasket that fits into a mating recess in the needle bearing and is tightened by a cover that is screwed flush with the body.
The shaft is fixed by a nut clamping a washer against the central cage of the ball bearing. The final cap, carrying the grease nipple, is locked with a spigot spanner that hooks into a small notch.
The only part of the pedal that can wear out is the one in contact with the sole: this cage is removable and easily replaceable. It is made of a strip of dural cut, drilled and shaped. We note that it is fixed by 4 chimney screws of the same type as those used on the chainrings, and that the chimney heads are embedded in the thickness of the cage.
The foot strap does not have to be passed through a buttonhole; it is wedged behind the head of the cage fixing screw, does not move, and does not wear out, because it works against a wide surface of 8 m/m.
We believe we have given you all the reasons why T.A. pedals are so expensive.
High-strength steel axle, precision bearings in a truly sealed housing, easy lubrication under pressure, low weight and stainless steel body (light metal), one-piece cage giving a good bearing surface and immediately replaceable after wear.
Enough to satisfy the most demanding users!
Guidgaine and pedals T. A.
Specialising in beautiful accessories for racers and touring cyclists, T.A. has completed the development of two items that contribute to the clean appearance of the bicycle and its performance.
The GUIDGAINE is a small T-shaped piece. The vertical leg ends in a hole for fixing under the expander head or handlebar clamping nut, as desired. The upper leg has a hole at both ends for a rubber ring. As the ring is slotted and the hole is open on the side, it is not necessary to dismantle the sleeves to fix them in this double guide, without clamping them or hindering their natural bend, the GUIDGAINE ensures a correct fit and perfect centring, while avoiding the sagging that is so detrimental to the life of flexible transmissions.
Remember that there are two types of GUIDGAINE: a very narrow one, for competition, and a wider one, which can be used as an identity plate, created especially for beautiful touring bikes.
TA pedals are much more expensive than any other pedals. Let's see why: Externally, we are looking at a beautiful, very mechanical, light metal, one-piece cage attached to the body by 4 chimney screws. No delicate openings; only 2 holes to fix the footrest; the extreme slightly raised spout, gives a good seat to the bulge of the sole and prevents the foot from hunting outwards.
A screwed cap in the centre of the pedal carries a grease nipple, which provides a much-needed opportunity for quick and easy lubrication; the nipple is easily accessible, but is perfectly protected by the cage's lip.
But, let's dismantle this pedal!
The axle, made of case-hardened steel, is robust and short. Two parts are ground after treatment; on the crank side, this surface will receive the main needle bearing, 12 m/m long.
At the other end, a ball bearing is supported against the stop formed by the difference in diameter of the shaft. These bearings are press-fitted into the pedal body, which is made of light metal die-cast.
On the crank side, the seal is provided by a felt gasket that fits into a mating recess in the needle bearing and is tightened by a cover that is screwed flush with the body.
The shaft is fixed by a nut clamping a washer against the central cage of the ball bearing. The final cap, carrying the grease nipple, is locked with a spigot spanner that hooks into a small notch.
The only part of the pedal that can wear out is the one in contact with the sole: this cage is removable and easily replaceable. It is made of a strip of dural cut, drilled and shaped. We note that it is fixed by 4 chimney screws of the same type as those used on the chainrings, and that the chimney heads are embedded in the thickness of the cage.
The foot strap does not have to be passed through a buttonhole; it is wedged behind the head of the cage fixing screw, does not move, and does not wear out, because it works against a wide surface of 8 m/m.
We believe we have given you all the reasons why T.A. pedals are so expensive.
High-strength steel axle, precision bearings in a truly sealed housing, easy lubrication under pressure, low weight and stainless steel body (light metal), one-piece cage giving a good bearing surface and immediately replaceable after wear.
Enough to satisfy the most demanding users!
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Unusual Stella cantilever. Translation below.
This is a truly original brake, where the movement of the shoe holders is absolutely perpendicular to the rim. The brake pads will be normal, and can be moved all the way to the end, without the risk of seeing them go under the rim, as on the classic cantilever brake, when the wear exceeds a critical point. Finally, the movement is protected by small aluminium housings, which are all the more watertight because they are filled with grease. The rubbing parts of the cable work on brass, to avoid wear.
There seems to be no need to describe this new brake at length, as its operation is so simple and easy to understand, by examining the sketch opposite.
The circular brackets are obviously welded or soldered to the shrouds or sheaths
The great Nantes brand will soon be fitting these new brakes to several of its models.
This is a truly original brake, where the movement of the shoe holders is absolutely perpendicular to the rim. The brake pads will be normal, and can be moved all the way to the end, without the risk of seeing them go under the rim, as on the classic cantilever brake, when the wear exceeds a critical point. Finally, the movement is protected by small aluminium housings, which are all the more watertight because they are filled with grease. The rubbing parts of the cable work on brass, to avoid wear.
There seems to be no need to describe this new brake at length, as its operation is so simple and easy to understand, by examining the sketch opposite.
The circular brackets are obviously welded or soldered to the shrouds or sheaths
The great Nantes brand will soon be fitting these new brakes to several of its models.
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Nothing new under the sun. Translation below.
A perfected bottom bracket bearing
The bottom bracket bearing with a circular system, developed by Mr. Derche, is assembled in a light metal case, which is fitted into the false ball box of the frame and tightened by two screws. An interesting feature of this design is that one of the bearings is oscillating to compensate for a small difference in parallelism.
A perfected bottom bracket bearing
The bottom bracket bearing with a circular system, developed by Mr. Derche, is assembled in a light metal case, which is fitted into the false ball box of the frame and tightened by two screws. An interesting feature of this design is that one of the bearings is oscillating to compensate for a small difference in parallelism.
