Alenax With Broken Cable

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This Alenax bike found me as I was working on my trailer. My neighbor was on the way to Goodwill and stopped to see I was interested in a couple of 10 speeds or the Alenax. He offered it up for free. I’ll look it over and see what it takes to replace the cable. I told him I’d return the favor someway.
I’ve seen this type pedal system on a couple of bikes before but never had one. Seems like a solid skinny tire workout bike. It’s been garaged.
Anyone with knowledge of these critters?
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That's different. What is it, some kind of ratcheting mechanism?

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That's different. What is it, some kind of ratcheting mechanism?

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I think if the cable was complete you pedal it like a stair climber exercise device. [emoji567]


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I've never worked on a treadle bike, but the basic concept isn't difficult. It ought to be a fairly easy prospect to fabri-cobble a rugged repair.
 
I bought some Everbilt Paracord. I tried several ways to anchor the cord. I finally used a couple of “Knots” after the mechanical clamps kept coming loose. I was able to pedal it with the knotted cord. I guess there really isn’t much force applied to the cord connection but the gearing even in 1st is a workout, we live on a slight hill, a short workout indeed.
Definitely a different ride experience.
I’ll try some SS cable next.
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Phase II: with a couple of quick links, the paracord and a couple of clamps this thing works a little better. It’s still a bear to get going off the line. It won’t win any drag races. Once you get going though it is easy pedaling.
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Adjusted the brakes as well...Swap Meet bound.
 
Careful there...paracord is strong, but not so resistant to abrasion.

Still planning on SS cable...the original stock cord was rubber coated nylon or polyester. It appeared to have died due to abrasion.


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Interesting bike...link says there is some kind of hi-lo gearing on
Three speeds...3 ratios. The same concept was invented around TOC.


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Interesting bike...link says there is some kind of hi-lo gearing on
From 1905...10 speed.
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Interesting book lots of history.
 

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