Took my little French bike out for its first shakedown spin, a few laps around Wallingford, amounting to about 2 miles. At least the newly built wood rim wheels survived the pounding from our "mean" streets!
I think it looks pretty good in the town square.
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and outside the old hospital.
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Rides OK, but not perfect yet; the driveside crank has a slight twist near the pedal junction, rendering the pedal not quite square.
Nothing a little heat and brute force won't solve.
Been fettling my Rochester too, took that for a little spin as well, still rides as lovely as ever, even if it is a little weather-beaten!
My favourite ride, seen here alongside Wallingford town hall on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.
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