dperry
Look Ma, No Hands!
Refurbishing the Racycle (c.1901-3) of another CABE member inspired me to re-inspect an early Racycle that came as a rusty barn find with wrong-size 26” wheels. <http://www.bikecult.com/works/archive/10bicycles/racycle_pacemaker_02.html>
I’m seeking help identifying the model year and how to properly assemble its crank hanger. I assume it’s a Pacemaker model, not sure if it’s a Narrow Tread. I'm having trouble fitting the cranks tight, this one is a bit different than later models, so I’d like to see if there's any diagram or description of it.
The notable features include:
1) Oversize tubing 1-1/4” diameter main triangle.
2) Headclip stem with fixed-position drop handlebar.
3) Cutaway seat post clamp fixture.
4) Single binder bolt on BB shell.
5) Inner locknut (?) in right crank that retains square-head connecting rod.
6) Four bolt chainwheel fitting and larger diameter connecting rod.
7) Grease ports (?) on cranks.
8) Serial number (?) 25497.
I’m seeking help identifying the model year and how to properly assemble its crank hanger. I assume it’s a Pacemaker model, not sure if it’s a Narrow Tread. I'm having trouble fitting the cranks tight, this one is a bit different than later models, so I’d like to see if there's any diagram or description of it.
The notable features include:
1) Oversize tubing 1-1/4” diameter main triangle.
2) Headclip stem with fixed-position drop handlebar.
3) Cutaway seat post clamp fixture.
4) Single binder bolt on BB shell.
5) Inner locknut (?) in right crank that retains square-head connecting rod.
6) Four bolt chainwheel fitting and larger diameter connecting rod.
7) Grease ports (?) on cranks.
8) Serial number (?) 25497.
