1. The books I have enjoyed besides Eugene Sloane's book and Sutherland's are: 1. Between My Legs; a story of cross country cycling in the seventies, 2. Bicycle Manifesto; only marred by the use of gratuitous cursing, and 3. The bicycle in war.
2. Is it difficult to find a narrow alloy 24" rim? I am looking at a "funny bike." Would it be sacrilege to use a 26" fork and rim? I certainly understand the change in steering geometry that would result. After all, at my advanced age I am not racing anyone. I would slow doewn the steering and bring up the front end a bit. I just thought it might be fun to have one, in racing trim it is the most uncomfortable rider I can imagine.
3. One more thing; Is there any reasonable source for victory/triomphe chainrings? I have considered modifying some old ofmega rings. the BCD is 2mm difference. In radius that is only 1mm difference.
Thank you for reading and happy trails,
J. E. 'Jack' Strizek, Sacratomato California USA