Sunday, August 27, 2017

Betsy : Part II

Betsy the trike is now fully ride-able, but I need to get a new chain on her, a front fender if I can find one, and then we need to weld back her trunk to her tube frame. I believe she dates back to 1952, so she is a stalwart old lass, and we're gearing up for a new generation to start riding her.

Betsy the tricycle.
Items that deserve mention:
( ) Tire size is 14x 1 3/8 (37-288) Tires can be sourced from eBay from European sellers.
( ) Wheels also available. I'm considering an Aluminum wheel upgrade.
( ) Betsy uses a single front wheel mounted, rod brake which pulls up against the rim surface from below. The brake shoes ride inside guides which bar-clamp to either side of the fork.
( ) 6 x 11/32 Bolts (3 per side) connect the two rear fenders to the trunk.

Dec 2018 Project Updates:
( ) Betsy is in need of a new chain, her current one rubbing on the bottom inside of the classic looking chain guard. I've ordered 1/2" (pin spacing) by 1/8" (cog width) chain, but it remains to be seen if
( ) Existing Chain dimensions. 0.50" Pitch * 56 links = 28" total length.
( ) Existing Chain Maker: Perry England.

Chain of 56 links by Perry Co. Ltd (England, now defunct)

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