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[corbettclassics]

CURVED CRANK ARMS
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One thing I have always noticed that's different on Major Taylor's Orient 1:30 ( to any other racers of the Orient ) is that he raced with curved crank arms.

 

[corbettclassics]

1896 vs 1900

You can really see the difference in quality of workmanship with these two badges from both my bikes - 1896 and 1900.

1896 is the year CONN BAKER rode an Orient and 1900 Harry Elkes & Will Stinson on the Orient 1:30 LEADER.

 

[locomotion]

CURVED CRANK ARMS
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One thing I have always noticed that's different on Major Taylor's Orient 1:30 ( to any other racers of the Orient ) is that he raced with curved crank arms.


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great picture

 

[prewarmachine]

I am hearing that this bike I just brought home could be an Orient with lots of wrong bolt on's. Chainring looks to be Orient, but I don't see a match for the frame design. Any Orient experts have a say on this one?

 

[corbettclassics]

I am hearing that this bike I just brought home could be an Orient with lots of wrong bolt on's. Chainring looks to be Orient, but I don't see a match for the frame design. Any Orient experts have a say on this one?

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Definately not an ORIENT. Other manufacturers used similar rings ..... such as Brennabor for instance. Also Orient used their Patented fork crown.

 

[corbettclassics]

 

[corbettclassics]

I saw this photo posted on a Facebook group so thought to post it here.

Orient Quad ......... the 2 guys on the left look like brothers.

 

[GiovanniLiCalsi]

I saw this photo posted on a Facebook group so thought to post it here.

Orient Quad ......... the 2 guys on the left look like brothers.

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Maybe the brothers four?

 

[Jesse McCauley]

I saw this photo posted on a Facebook group so thought to post it here.

Orient Quad ......... the 2 guys on the left look like brothers.

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I own the original tintype of this image, I have had it enlarged to study.
Worth noting the massive bell at the third rider's position as well as the touring style leather pack in the second rider position.

 

[Jesse McCauley]

If anyone can figure out the names stenciled on the top tube from these images I would love to hear your insights.
I can make out Orient in one but the other lettering is beyond me.