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...'cause the Western Flyer is toast.
Randy the K and I went on a 50 miler yesterday and we noticed his chain getting loose. We tightened it and a half mile later it was loose again. We double checked the tensioner and it was fine. Hmmmmm- then I noticed this--
Didn't recall seeing those custom boogers before. A little closer look showed frame failure was causing the seatpost to sink and the frame to fold, loosening the chain. He nursed it home (yes, we officially did the 50 mile ride) and is out there as we speak getting schooled by the Murray Westport. Similar frame but with some welds at the joints instead of brazing......
Randy the K and I went on a 50 miler yesterday and we noticed his chain getting loose. We tightened it and a half mile later it was loose again. We double checked the tensioner and it was fine. Hmmmmm- then I noticed this--

Didn't recall seeing those custom boogers before. A little closer look showed frame failure was causing the seatpost to sink and the frame to fold, loosening the chain. He nursed it home (yes, we officially did the 50 mile ride) and is out there as we speak getting schooled by the Murray Westport. Similar frame but with some welds at the joints instead of brazing......