Carlton Question

[ozboz]

What is the cog underneath the chain wheel for ?

 

[midlife]

It's a tensioner, the job that's done by a modern rear mech.

http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/hybrid-lowry.html

Shaun

 

[ozboz]

View attachment 121649 What is the cog underneath the chain wheel for ?

 

[DCLane]

@ozboz - you do know you've been posting in the For Sale section don't you? Try the Classic and Vintage section ...

 

[ozboz]

Hahaha , It did go in the vintage as well ! My apologies !

 

[raleighnut]

Early chain tensioner i.e. pre derailleur