D&J hanger

[fordsnake]

D & J Hangers of Park City Mfg. Co had a rather successful and prolific run as the number one sleeved crank hanger at the turn of the century. Their sleeve design preempted Racycle's...with it's simple function; bearings enclosed in a canister, self-oiling, locking out grime and dirt!

 

[bricycle]

...interesting! please continue...

 

[fordsnake]

Touted as a quality made product in their advertisements and endorsed by many of the top brand leaders. The D & J hanger was considered an upgrade for most bikes, and often seen on many of the high-grade bicycles, offering different chainring designs with a 1" or 1/2" pitch.

 

[fordsnake]

Not resting on their laurels in the bicycle community, they ventured into the motorcycle arena.

In 1904, D&J sold their company to Bean – Chamberlain Mfg. Co., the manufacturers of the “Hudson” bicycles!!!

Why was this a Big Deal? Notice any similarities with a another notable hanger design?

Interesting Miami acquires Hudson in 1908 for their lineup!

In 1910 Racycle introduces their cartridge or "removable sleeve" design...mmmm, looks a lot like the D&J sleeve design?

 

[fordsnake]

I just pulled this from a recent purchased…thank you Brian! I marvel at the D & J’s mechanical construction. It’s insanely clean, no dirt or grit inside the canister! It turns as smooth and flawless today as it did when it left the factory over 100 years ago.

 

[bricycle]

Great thread, great photo's, great information, and a Great Friend. Glad you got her!!

 

[fordsnake]

Thanks so much Brian, the bike is absolutely beautiful...the workmanship is amazing...it's as if it's a jewel, massive, but delicate. It's like nothing else I have. Thanks again.

 

[fat tire trader]

1898 San Francisco Autocycle Crank

My 1898 San Francisco Autocycle has a similar crank. These cranks also came in Mead bikes from that year.

 

[fordsnake]

Sorry Chris, it's a totally different design. The D & J is self-contained, bearings are inside the sleeve. Slides easily inside the bottom bracket for any quick adjustments.

 

[tailhole]

I agree with Brian, congrats and man, what incredible images. I love this one....