I understand the chain makes it usable, not disputing that... however this one is hung on a wall in a museum, not going to get ridden. As a period piece on display that chain spoils the look.
There's similar Chater Lea on Hillary Stone at the moment:
however this one is hung on a wall in a museum, not going to get ridden
There used to a track tandem in the transport museum up here in glasgow that had a freewheel and mtb spds pedals. I don't think technical accuracy is high on the priorities when they set up exhibits.
I understand the chain makes it usable, not disputing that... however this one is hung on a wall in a museum, not going to get ridden. As a period piece on display that chain spoils the look.
There's similar Chater Lea on Hillary Stone at the moment:
http://hilarystone.com/CCfreewheelsandchains.html#