If the tabs are on the rear of the dropouts (two on each) they're for chain
adjusters. See pics on
http://photobucket.com/
Neil Foddering
Weymouth England
>From: sam lingo <frameteam2003@yahoo.com>
>To: classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
>Subject: Re: [CR]question about English bikes
>Date: Sun, 23 Oct 2005 16:35:31 -0700 (PDT)
>
>Sounds like your describing drop stand ears--but
>that's just a guess with out seeing them.
>sam lingo,pleasanton tx
>
>--- Tom Hayes <hayesbikes@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> > Two English bikes that I have each have rear facing
> > tabs--rectangular,
> > almost square, pieces either brazed on or an
> > original part of the casting
> > for the rear drop-out. These tabs appear as if
> > something would fit over the
> > m
> > or the piece would have an opening equal to the tab,
> > perhaps some type of
> > wheel holder or spacer. It would appear that
> > whatever fits over these tabs
> > would then have arms going on either side of
> > drop-out. The two bikes that
> > have this add-on are Engish track, cycle path racer
> > bikes. They have rear
> > facing, track style rear drop-outs.
> >
> > Does anyone know or could anyone direct me to a site
> > that would show me wha
> > t
> > the piece would look like that fits over these tabs?
> > Or perhaps, it is
> > another decorative touch, but it sure looks as if it
> > is designed for a
> > utilarian purpose.
> >
> > Thanks.
> >
> > Cheers.
> >
> > --
> > Tom Hayes
> > Chagrin Falls, Ohio
> >
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