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CHATER LEA

 The most prestigious (and expensive!) of British components, 1928 through 1950's.
Updated 1/25/2004                   Click on images to see larger view

1935 advertisement in Cycling magazine

Hubs, late, all aluminum versions...

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The webmaster's 1940s crank set... this narrow, round arm version was short lived

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The Ultimate classic cranks?
This fluted arm version was the most frequently seen version

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Pedals on Ken Denny's Raleigh..   Model Sprint..... NOS boxed set from CyclArt

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