Thanks Raoul,
Yes, this is just about what my buddy found. He'll settle for a roller inch-pitch if he can't find a block chain. And if he likes it, then I'll try the roller-version on my CR-OT De Bernardi.
--Greg New York
At 10:17 AM 7/11/2003 -0500, Raoul Delmare wrote:
>One inch pitch roller chain , from Diamond , here in the U.S.A. , was
>re-released just a couple of years ago .
>
>I don't know if they did one great big batch , and now there's plenty of it
>in the "supply pipeline" , or if they are continuing to release more of it
>..
>
>I know that some list members sell it , or have access to it .
>
>Block chain is another story .
>
>It is ancient , antique , and much more expensive .
>
>Block chain was the original chain .
>
>The rollers were developed later .
>
>I don't think anyone has reproduced any block chain .
>
>And if you have any block chain , save it for use on genuine 1890's safety
>bicycles .
>
>
> Cheers ,
> Raoul Delmare
> Marysville Kansas
>
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Greg Goode" <goode@dpw.com>
>To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
>Sent: Friday, July 11, 2003 9:41 AM
>Subject: [CR]Block chain still available?
>
>
>> An NYC friend is looking for a block chain for his Pinarello track bike.
>He actually wants to ride this setup. He's called and called around, no
>luck. Any ideas for leads? Thanks.
>>
>> --Greg "half-inch x 1/8 roller chain" Goode
>> New York City