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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-09, 06:25 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 921
Posted By kjparker

well, they guys on the Classic Rendezvous seem to...

well, they guys on the Classic Rendezvous seem to think it is an Australian frame from the 30's or 40's! A bit older than I thought!

I think a respray and rebuild is in order here! :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-09, 03:52 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 921
Posted By kjparker

Do you have more information on this list?

Do you have more information on this list?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-09, 03:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 4,061
Posted By kjparker

I had a rusted solid cup stuck in my yet to be...

I had a rusted solid cup stuck in my yet to be identified frame as well. I used the process described by Sheldon Brown http://www.sheldonbrown.com/tooltips/bbcups.html 7 washers, a nut and bolt,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-09, 05:39 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 921
Posted By kjparker

i dont think it's a 60's frame, because of the...

i dont think it's a 60's frame, because of the style of headset used. it is an integrated style, removable races that sit in the flared cones at the ends of the head tube. in these races sit loads...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-09, 04:38 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 921
Posted By kjparker

ok, managed to get the fixed cup out, was pretty...

ok, managed to get the fixed cup out, was pretty easy actually, took a leaf out of sheldon's book, a 5/8's bolt, 7 washers, and a whole lot of elbow grease!

I can now get to the business of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-09, 03:53 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 921
Posted By kjparker

thanks for that, I am aware about the track...

thanks for that, I am aware about the track ends, I actually supect this was a 3 speed frame.

I am really keen to work out it's vintage, I suspect late 1940's early 1950's would this be a fair...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-13-09, 02:56 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 921
Posted By kjparker

Can anyone identify / date this?

Hi

I recently picked up two really old frames. Dont know anything about them.

One (almost a basket case) has a bent fork, and rather rusty and pitted, however the other, looks like it will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-09, 06:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,529
Posted By kjparker

so I guess the general consensus is, it's fine...

so I guess the general consensus is, it's fine does what it's supposed to, but I'd be better sticking with the golden arrow?

is that a fair summary?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-09, 05:51 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,529
Posted By kjparker

Suntour ARx. Experiences? Any good?

Hi

I recently came into posession of an almost complete arx group, I have the front and rear derailers, brakes, levers, cranks (with 54/42 rings).

Is this stuff any good? How does it compare...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
01-07-09, 12:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 740
Posted By kjparker

Whats a fair price for a shimano 105 golden arrow group?

have an almost complete group here which I was wshing to sell!

- I have the following:
- Front Derailer
- Rear short cage derailer
- Down tube friction shifters
- Crankset and chain...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-26-08, 08:22 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 6,035
Posted By kjparker

If you arent already, using loose ball bearings...

If you arent already, using loose ball bearings instead of caged can either cure or lessen the effects of the indexing, bearings should be only a dollar or two!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-23-08, 11:51 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,203
Posted By kjparker

Cleaning white brake hoods

Hi

I recently picked up a set of Shimano 105 brake levers from ebay. They come with some (rather grubby and slightly sticky) white hoods on them.

Has anyone sucessfully cleaned them before? ...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-10-08, 09:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 760
Posted By kjparker

Extending thread on threaded fork

Hi There,

I just obtained a new fork for my road bike. The thread on this fork is probably a cm or so too short.

On looking at the fork, there appears to be more threads there, however they...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-08, 05:37 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 4,412
Posted By kjparker

Well Dont worry Kelly, Your Saddle will live on! ...

Well Dont worry Kelly, Your Saddle will live on! I am going to give it a fresh lease on life!

And it will be Honey Coloured! :) (hmm now where to find those big rivets.....) :)

watch this...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-08, 03:52 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,822
Posted By kjparker

check this... ...

check this...

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=380052675947&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=025
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-08, 08:29 PM
Replies: 772
Views: 147,006
Posted By kjparker

Your probably pretty close. I had a 1978...

Your probably pretty close.

I had a 1978 raleiogh Grand Prix (as confirmed by the original sales recipt that I had!). It had a full suntour group on it, with the shifters on the stem. This...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-08, 08:13 PM
Replies: 772
Views: 147,006
Posted By kjparker

here's my latest aquisition... $10 AUD on ebay. ...

here's my latest aquisition... $10 AUD on ebay.

It's all there, just need to add some tyres, grease and lube and adjust stuff, and it's good to go.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-08, 08:09 PM
Replies: 772
Views: 147,006
Posted By kjparker

That bike should have had a suntour on the back...

That bike should have had a suntour on the back of it.

If your interested, send me a pm, I should be able to sort you out with a period correct rear dr for it...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-08, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 749
Posted By kjparker

HI, thanks for the information. I got the...

HI, thanks for the information.

I got the bike for free, so I really cant complain. It all works nicely, and is in pretty good condition! But I think I'll keep it and fix it...

Just got to...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-31-08, 04:21 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 749
Posted By kjparker

Shimano 105 Golden Arrow

Hi

I have most of this group on my current bike. This bike has a bent fork, and was considering parting it out. I havent been able to find much information on this group, other than it was nly...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-08, 09:55 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 19,445
Posted By kjparker

You can get a 3 speed one, see here: ...

You can get a 3 speed one, see here:
http://www.allproducts.com/manufacture6/sunrace/sr-fw3a.html

Not sure of price though....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-30-08, 09:50 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,078
Posted By kjparker

Thanks, will look into it! :) Might be a...

Thanks, will look into it! :)

Might be a good excuse to invest in a new carbon fork, and some 700c wheels! :)

The below pic was stolen from the "saved from the tip" thread, but it is how my...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-29-08, 08:59 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,078
Posted By kjparker

Bent fork on Road bike

Hi

I recently aquired a road bike that somebody had crashed. The frame itself, escaped unscathed, however to my eye, the fork looks like it could be bent. Both fork arms are identical in...
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