Aldo Ross wrote:
> Pic of the Day
> 11 August 2006
>
> Cyclocross 1950
>
> http://www.wooljersey.com/
>
> Jean Robic on his way to winning the first official World Cyclocross
> Championship, held in 1950 at Bois de Vincennes park, east of Paris,
> France. Not all details are clear in this image, but note the Simplex
> rear derailleur, fairly smooth tires, cantilever brakes, and bar brake
> levers (no gum covers). Note what appears to be double rear brake cable
> housings coming around the seatpost. From "Miroir Sprint" No.195, 6
> March 1950.
Looking at the full size image, it appears the second cable routes to the handlebar like that used with bar-end shifters. Perhaps it was routed along the top tube to avoid problems with debris.
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John (john@os2.dhs.org)
Appleton WI USA