The Wheels


 1896  ARIEL                                     1996 BILENKY MIDLANDS

Frame                                          Frame
  safety style                                   safety style
  maroon enamel with chrome detailing            green enamel
                                                 S & S Couplings

Wheels                                         Wheels
  28 spoke                                       36 spoke
  cross 4 lacing                                 cross 4 lacing
  wood rims                                      metal rims
  tires by Morgan & Wright                       Continental tires 700x35
    glue on type, smooth tread                     wire on type, modest tread
  low flange hubs                                low flange hubs

Drivetrain                                     Drivetrain
  1 speed                                        21 speed
  fixed gear                                     freewheel
  65 inch ratio                                  104 - 28 inch ratio
  platform pedals with toeclips                  step-in pedals

Brakes                                         Brakes
  none (pedal slower)                            two-wheel brakes



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