CR#1
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If you look at CR-1 you'll see the frame is similar to the
Cyclo, that's what I copied. From the start I always liked SWB bents. The Avatar frame was
not easily copied since it would clearly require brazing which at the time I was not able
to do. CR-1 was constructed from aluminium 'C' sections instead of the round tubes of the
Cyclo's square frame. The frame was very flexible, you could easily twist the crank with
your hands! My engineer friend suggested using brake cables to help reinforcing the frame,
this was only partially successful. The 'idler' was a rear axle spacer just turning on a
bolt. But despite all the problems it really whetted my appetite. CR-1 was built with pop
rivets, the BB shell and head tube were rivetted and bolted to the frame and came from a
junked frame.
Specs.:
Wheels 20"/700c
Wheelbase 41"
Head angle 70 degrees
BB height 24.5"
Seat height 25"
Weight 33 lb
Built: December 1991
Fate: recycled/scrapped
