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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-14, 03:50 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,271
Posted By frances1966

Thanks I really just wanted to know if my vintage...

Thanks I really just wanted to know if my vintage Campagnolo crank could handle the 11 tooth difference from 53t to 42t. I'd rather not have to buy a 52t chain ring as well as a 42t I want to use...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-14, 07:44 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 2,271
Posted By frances1966

L'Eroica Britannia gearing question

In June I'm going to be doing L'Eroica Britannia on my 1969 Mercian, as the event is hilly I want to change the chain rings on my Campanolo Record cranks. They currently have a 53T and a 48T chain...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-11, 03:27 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,066
Posted By frances1966

More pictures here - I took some close ups of the...

More pictures here - I took some close ups of the wrench flats.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/frances_castle/sets/72157628078190889/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-11, 03:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,066
Posted By frances1966

Honestly this wasn't meant as an ad, I'm just...

Honestly this wasn't meant as an ad, I'm just very curious as to what I have - and obviously wanted to list them correctly. I'm not 100% sure I know what wrench flats are, guessing they are the bit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-17-11, 07:55 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,066
Posted By frances1966

Campagnolo Gran Sport Pedal 1956

I just want to get some expert advise as to if these are the real thing. They fit the photos and descriptions I have seen online. Basically they came off a vintage lightweight bike my partner bought...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-11, 12:38 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 971
Posted By frances1966

Thanks very much for all your help, very much...

Thanks very much for all your help, very much appreciated - I've learn t quite a bit.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-11, 11:30 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 971
Posted By frances1966

Thanks! so is a 3/32" the same us a 1/8" chain...

Thanks! so is a 3/32" the same us a 1/8" chain ? (which I belive this Williams crankset is)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-11, 10:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 971
Posted By frances1966

So somthing like the SunRace rear and front...

So somthing like the SunRace rear and front detrailers and a five cog freewheel would work with a vintage Williams Chainset?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-11, 09:15 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 971
Posted By frances1966

.. ha ha well that makes sense I've had my...

.. ha ha well that makes sense I've had my peugeot racer since I was a teenager - so or course its no longer modern. I meant a five cog freewheel and a double chainset - does anyone make them like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-11, 08:19 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 971
Posted By frances1966

I'll have to look into Sturmey Archer I have an...

I'll have to look into Sturmey Archer I have an old 3 speed hub at my parents.. have no idea if it is working though. Thanks very much for your help.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-11, 08:18 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 971
Posted By frances1966

Hi yes one of the Chainsets I was looking at on...

Hi yes one of the Chainsets I was looking at on ebay
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=120710269450&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT
is a 46T/49T and I wasn't sure what use it would be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-11, 04:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 971
Posted By frances1966

1954 Mercian gear question

Hi
I'm new to doing to this and in the process of gathering parts to do up an old 1954 Mercian frame. When I've got all the parts together I plan to give them to someone else to put together.
I'd...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-11, 10:15 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,825
Posted By frances1966

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&it...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=280651295063 - these are the forks (you need to scroll down to see them) they are 22.2mm diameter - do you think they will fit?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-11, 10:13 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,825
Posted By frances1966

Thanks everyone I'm very much a novice at all...

Thanks everyone I'm very much a novice at all this, and don't want to risk repairing it myself. The crack is tiny - I can't actually see the bit that goes below the seat lug with my glasses on - but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-11, 02:05 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,825
Posted By frances1966

Thanks everyone I'm going to try and get it...

Thanks everyone I'm going to try and get it repaired, it seems a petty to give up on it. I'll let you know how it goes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-11, 04:12 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,825
Posted By frances1966

Unfortunately the seller will want the frame back...

Unfortunately the seller will want the frame back if I go for a refund. I was planning on having the original contrasts in ivory - but going for a pearl (turquoise) blue rather than red. I think I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-11, 03:31 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,825
Posted By frances1966

Thanks it cost me £70 and I'm in the UK. Mercian...

Thanks it cost me £70 and I'm in the UK. Mercian charge £95 for a new seat tube, but I also need to get some forks.
I was planning to get it reprayed at Bob Jacksons who seem to be quite a bit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-11, 02:10 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,825
Posted By frances1966

1954 Mercian Frame

Hi
I bought this 1954 Mercian frame on ebay it arrived today and seems to have a small crack in the seat post, I was planning on completely renovating it, the seller has offered a refund. I'm...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-04-11, 01:59 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By frances1966

I'll repost in the C&C forum. The seller has been...

I'll repost in the C&C forum. The seller has been great and offered a refund as he didn't notice the crack. No it didn't come with a fork so that is something else I need to get.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
04-04-11, 09:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 514
Posted By frances1966

1954 Mercian Frame

Hi I bought this 1954 Mercian frame on ebay it arrived today and seems to have a small crack in the seat post, I was planning on completely renovating it, but I'm wondering if I should return it to...
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