Following the launch of the Grand Tour Cranksets the following pieces appeared in the cycling media. These included:
The Radavist: A Look at Chater Lea’s New 1x and 2x Cranks (July 21st, 2020)
BikeRumour: Chater-Lea Grand Tour Crankset lends classic British style to modern 1x & sub-compact gearing (July 22nd, 2020)
Road.cc: Chater-Lea release first chainsets since the early 1960s with new sub-compact Grand Tour model (July 22nd, 2020)
CycleExif: Ringing in a New Dawn: Chater-Lea Grand Tour Cranksets (July 22nd, 2020)
BikeBiz: Chater-Lea launches first new cranksets in over 50 years (July 23rd, 2020)
Thewashingmachinepost: Art Deco (July 23rd, 2020)
Capo Velo: Chater-Lea Flaunts New Bespoke Grand Tour Cranksets (July 24th, 2020)
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I am sure that you, just like we, have found long periods of time over recent months to feel like an endless replay of Groundhog Day. We saw our various deadlines come and go, our launch events cancelled, and our partners seriously affected by the pandemic. Throughout, we have tried to remain positive and practice equanimity. On the bright side, we have had time to further refine our upcoming products and to go the extra mile so we can have everything just where we want it.
We are therefore delighted to announce the…
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One of the most interesting things that comes with experience (aging!) is a much greater understanding of the concept of impermanence. Good times come and go, bad times come and go, and the only thing you can truly be sure of is that things will change. No doubt many of you are doing your own reflecting at this interesting time in our history as we seek to understand the whats and whys of COVID-19. This short blog does not attempt to make sense of this, to offer pep talks, or to delve into…
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Back when I first stumbled upon the remarkable story of Chater-Lea, I was amazed at the incredibly rich history of British bespoke bicycle making. I was aware of the many key British marques still manufacturing (Mercian, Condor, Rourke and Bob Jackson) as well as the current crop of newer yet equally talented makers (Demon, Feather, Hartley and Sven amongst many). …
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I stumbled down the proverbial rabbit hole in the summer of 2016. Having recently acquired a vintage British bicycle frame from the late 1940s, I was pondering what would be required to get it rolling again. I had moved to the US from the UK in the late 2000s, and the idea of riding around on British steel had a lot of appeal. Not knowing what components would befit so special a frame, I began asking in the far recesses of bike forums for advice. Various brands were suggested: Williams, Gnutti, Stronglight, Simplex…
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Musings on bicycles, manufacturing, business and the revival of Chater-Lea. Established 1890. Re-launched 2019. www.chaterlea.com
