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Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-01-10, 12:35 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,475
Posted By eafiii

Frame & Saddle pics

Frame and saddle

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/eafiii/DSC_0089.jpg

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/eafiii/Bike002.jpg
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-01-10, 12:27 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,475
Posted By eafiii

Lenton Sports converted fixed gear

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/eafiii/DSC_0087.jpg


Hi. I have an intereting old (and I mean old) bike I restored and converted from a sports/touring bike to fixed. I kept everything...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-25-09, 07:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,744
Posted By eafiii

Well, It seems pretty good and quiet to me. I...

Well, It seems pretty good and quiet to me. I have not had my own bike in 25 years, so I wouldn't know if the ride was good or awful. I do like the simplicity of it. I'm trying to get back into...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-09, 07:25 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 979
Posted By eafiii

Thanks for all the advice and comments. I will...

Thanks for all the advice and comments. I will get some toe clips. I always wear a quality helmet as I've seen many Man vs. machine vs gravity vs. centrifigul force incidents over the years.

Yep,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-09, 04:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 979
Posted By eafiii

Its fixed. The chainring has 40 cogs and the rear...

Its fixed. The chainring has 40 cogs and the rear one is 14 cogs. I rode it for the first time today and I think I've got the hang of it. I didn't use the brake at all on a 10 mile suburban ride with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-09, 04:40 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,334
Posted By eafiii

Wow. That's going to look even more awesome all...

Wow. That's going to look even more awesome all fixed up.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-21-09, 04:22 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,744
Posted By eafiii

Thanks. I took it out 10 miles for my first fixed...

Thanks. I took it out 10 miles for my first fixed gear ride this morning and it is just what I'm looking for in terms of exercise. It was worth putting in the work. I feel like its "my" bike...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-09, 04:11 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 979
Posted By eafiii

A couple of extra photos. I know its not a really...

A couple of extra photos. I know its not a really high quality bike, but I kinda like vintage things and since I did most of the work myself, it fit my budget:

downtube:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-21-09, 04:05 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 979
Posted By eafiii

I finished my project (Pics)

I found this old bike at a and garage sale and after alot of scrubbing, cleaning and lubrication, its back together again pretty much all original. It had a flip flop hub, so I took off the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-21-09, 03:50 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,744
Posted By eafiii

So, I cleaned everything and put it back...

So, I cleaned everything and put it back together. Here are some photos. Thoughts or recommendations?

27 in wheels
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/eafiii/DSC_0088.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-09, 04:47 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,148
Posted By eafiii

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/eafiii/Bike_...

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/eafiii/Bike_001.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/eafiii/Bike_008.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/eafiii/MyLenton005.jpg...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-09, 01:27 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,744
Posted By eafiii

The Saddle says "Wright Saddle Co. Ltd...

The Saddle says "Wright Saddle Co. Ltd Birmingham" The leather on it is so thick it reminds me of shell cordovan leather. I've been taking it all apart and cleaning things and some of the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-09, 01:15 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 833
Posted By eafiii

Gummy Sludge in Hub Races

I'm trying to clean the hub races on a vintage English flip flop hub. It is obviously the first clean, lube and repack done on it since the Kennedy Administration :lol:

No matter how much rubbing...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-09, 07:45 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,744
Posted By eafiii

Not after all the rust I had to scrub, :) you...

Not after all the rust I had to scrub, :) you might be able to see the difference between the two pedals. One is done, the other not done. The whole bike looked like the other pedal except for the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-09, 06:21 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,744
Posted By eafiii

Thanks, and that's about all I could spend, too....

Thanks, and that's about all I could spend, too. I blew all my money on custom long track speed skate boots and Maple clap blades.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-09, 05:33 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,744
Posted By eafiii

So I guess I'm going to become a Fixie

whatever that is. I was just looking for an old bike in decent shape that I could use for exercise because I can't afford (or rationalize) spending thousands on a bike made of unobtanium.

So I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-09, 03:07 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,148
Posted By eafiii

The bike I found last week looks just like yours....

The bike I found last week looks just like yours. I pretty confident mine is all original. I don't know if this helps but as I disassemble the parts and clean them up, here's what I have found as...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-06-09, 01:36 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,868
Posted By eafiii

Apparently, This model is not set up to carry a...

Apparently, This model is not set up to carry a rack. No braze ons for hardware or cables. My guess is that it was made for a sportier/racing trim due to the Wright Saddle and the very wide flange...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-09, 11:24 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 13,811
Posted By eafiii

Lenton Sports

I'm fixing up an old Lenton Sports and the rear hub has a 5-cog freewheel on one side and is threaded on the other side for fixed cog/s. I don't know if this is what they call a "Brampton" or not,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-02-09, 06:34 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 359
Posted By eafiii

Markings inside a vintage rim?

I'm in the process of restoring an club bike to ride. The rims are Sturmey Archer 27x1.25. The spoke nipples look pretty cool. all brass or copper flat heads with the edges filed down smooth. In...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-09, 02:45 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,774
Posted By eafiii

Very nice looking bike. Don't know if this helps,...

Very nice looking bike. Don't know if this helps, but I am working on restoring a Robin Hood too and I read somewhere that the last two digits on the serial number stamped under the bottom bracket...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-09, 07:06 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 707
Posted By eafiii

Thanks very much for that info. If I take some...

Thanks very much for that info. If I take some more pictures o.
f the components, do you think you could deduce anything else? For instance, the saddle is a Wright Saddle Co. Ltd Birmingham.

From...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-09, 06:36 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 707
Posted By eafiii

Ah, Thank you very much. That looks exactly like...

Ah, Thank you very much. That looks exactly like what I've got. I was hoping that it was Reynolds 531 db tubing because I read in the Lenton Raleighs article that all Lenton Sports were made with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-09, 06:23 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,676
Posted By eafiii

Rust buster

I've had success with a "soft" brass wire electrician's brush and a combination of Naval Jelly and foaming Grill cleaner. It took the rust, grease and grime right off.

Importantly, I have only...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-09, 05:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 707
Posted By eafiii

Anyone have solid info on these bikes (Pics)

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/eafiii/Bike_001.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/eafiii/Bike_007.jpg

I'm working on restoring this and due to the age and the switching combinations...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-09, 11:20 PM
Replies: 15,448
Views: 4,070,676
Posted By eafiii

I picked up this bike at a Garage Sale for less...

I picked up this bike at a Garage Sale for less than a Domino's Pizza. Pictures may be premature since I am degreasing, packing and lubing the components, but It may turn out pretty cool....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-31-09, 09:13 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,868
Posted By eafiii

Lenton Sports Robin Hood bike restore? PICS

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/eafiii/Bike_001.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/eafiii/Bike_002.jpg
http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y265/eafiii/Bike_005.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-09, 12:57 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 4,148
Posted By eafiii

I have a Lenton Sports Robin Hood that I think is...

I have a Lenton Sports Robin Hood that I think is a ten speed. Pardon my butchery of bike part terms as I know nothing about them, but

It has the original Huret gear cluster in the back that has 5...
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