Hello Folks,
In regards to the Primus stove brazeon you might enjoy a look at Colin Martin's 4 speed round the world Moulton Marathon.
The carrier had a mess kit braze on underneath. The stove was nested behind the head-tube between the panniers. This is a true retro ride; canvas bags, steel carriers and Corol bottles all round.
http://www.greenbicycle.com/
As a side note I was told by one of my Moulton customers that the Moulton Day Bag was designed to carry a "Primus" and whole tea set for a roadside cuppa on chilly (or not so) mornings. The weekend bag pictured within the link below is very similar and could hold three Primus stoves without stacking them for a real Brew Up!
http://www.alexmoulton.co.uk/
Long before it became a popular destination for British and American soldiers Afghanistan was a wild place. Colin's was unsure his two speed kick back Sachs hub would last the journey so he carried a spare hub. Over time some people tend to shed gear for simplicity so Colin buried his spare hub somewhere along the road to Kabul in 1970. Colin incidently was sidelined on his round the world journey when his bike was stolen in Australia. He was diligent and did manage to complete his circumnavigation in 2002. 32 years is a long trip.
At a recent Moulton gathering Dr. Moulton speculated the US Marines might have discovered this artifact while searching for mines. In better times a casual search might be a good excuse for a bike ride
Yours in Cycling,
Gilbert Anderson
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