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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-06, 12:30 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,159
Posted By coppi

Vainquer is french for Winner

Vainquer is french for Winner
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-06, 12:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 2,159
Posted By coppi

Vainquer is French for Winner

Vainquer is French for Winner
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-13-05, 04:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 959
Posted By coppi

Looks quite like another machine or two I have...

Looks quite like another machine or two I have seen they were all made by a UK builder called C.R. Apps. Quite a few about I belive D le Breton
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-05, 03:02 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,118
Posted By coppi

Robin Hood cycles were the lower end of the scale...

Robin Hood cycles were the lower end of the scale made by Raleigh Cycles around 1950. Nothing wonderful buta good cheap machine for all that. Other "titles" made by Raleigh were Rudge, Humber,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-10-05, 03:17 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,022
Posted By coppi

You really do write a load of crap

You really do write a load of crap
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-05, 04:43 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 25,629
Posted By coppi

I wonder if the owners (or others) know the...

I wonder if the owners (or others) know the reason for the title "Hobbs of Barbican". If you are interested it was because the cycles were originally built in the central London area known as "The...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-05, 02:04 PM
Replies: 148
Views: 25,629
Posted By coppi

Hello- Old Bicycles ... Well some of mine are ...

Hello- Old Bicycles ... Well some of mine are

WFHoldsworth "Cyclone" model -- Bought new in March 1951 -- Still immaculate after many many miles

R A Blackwell (London) - Built (to order0 1965...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-25-05, 06:15 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 694
Posted By coppi

Sorry that I cannot add much to previous replies...

Sorry that I cannot add much to previous replies but they could be cheap (far eastern) copies. Whatever - the teeth are well past their "sell-by" date and needed to be replaced pdq.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-05, 04:01 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,408
Posted By coppi

The Classic of the Future??? The machine that...

The Classic of the Future??? The machine that nobody thought it would --- and that is why bikeriders are basically poor. !!!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-05, 03:51 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 773
Posted By coppi

I don t know if there is really any truth in the...

I don t know if there is really any truth in the story but I understand that the "Curly" Hetchins frame was designed after the designer was hit up the rear by a car. I did once ask Mr Hetchins son....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-05, 05:05 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,672
Posted By coppi

Thought someone would like to see the attached...

Thought someone would like to see the attached which I bought new in 1951. I previously owned a Hobbs of Barbican for a year before riding it into the back of an unlit car. The insurance paid for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-20-05, 06:03 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 12,557
Posted By coppi

I have been reading this exchange with interest...

I have been reading this exchange with interest -- and in particular the comments regarding Tubulars/Wired On. I think that someone mentioned that once punctured it is necessary to put a new tub . ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-16-05, 04:22 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 879
Posted By coppi

Be very careful with such as "Certain Hand...

Be very careful with such as "Certain Hand Positions" --- it is said it can make you go blind D
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-05, 04:35 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 879
Posted By coppi

I was very interested in this latest string about...

I was very interested in this latest string about hand positions. I have had no problems in many tandem years riding. My lady who rides the rear seat reports no problems either. I mustconfess it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-04, 04:11 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 25,629
Posted By coppi

Well....................my NEWEST cycle is c1980...

Well....................my NEWEST cycle is c1980 and the rest (some 40 or so) go back to the turn of the 1900. They are all ridable
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-21-04, 11:56 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 25,629
Posted By coppi

undefinedundefinedundefined Hello All ...

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Hello All

I (hope to) attach a short list of the machines in my collection. I have been a member of the Southend Wheelers (formed 1923) since 1951 and have been...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-20-04, 04:34 AM
Replies: 148
Views: 25,629
Posted By coppi

I seem to remember that we have been down this...

I seem to remember that we have been down this path before - quite recently. However just about all the (numerous) machines in my care (I hope that when my (physical)machinery gives up my bicycles...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-04, 04:39 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 3,923
Posted By coppi

Do you know that if a pedal machine has one wheel...

Do you know that if a pedal machine has one wheel it should be called a UNIcycle, with 2 wheels it is a BIcycle and 3 wheels a Tricycle. Can we get our terminoligy correct Thanks David le...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-04, 02:43 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,812
Posted By coppi

I once had a friend who vowed that there was no...

I once had a friend who vowed that there was no bad beer - some was just better than othes. I feel the same way about cycles !!! I will confess that agood lightweight is my preferenc. david...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-04, 12:04 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,302
Posted By coppi

Hello - Interested in your Gardin. I have one...

Hello - Interested in your Gardin. I have one which I bought in England. I cannot give you any further details just now as I am away from home except that is very upright, whiteish silver finish ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-05-04, 02:49 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 969
Posted By coppi

I think this was originally named by a company...

I think this was originally named by a company trading as C>R> Apps
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-04, 02:21 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,398
Posted By coppi

Sorry! I should have written "Your new cycle was...

Sorry! I should have written "Your new cycle was manufactured after 1945 (probably 1946 onwards) whilst the "other Raleighs" were made before 1939".
Regards
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-04, 02:18 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,398
Posted By coppi

A very simple answer. During the Second World...

A very simple answer. During the Second World War (1939-45) there was a complete "Blackout" every night - We were under bombing from the Germans - Thus all cycles had a white patch on the rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-04, 02:01 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,205
Posted By coppi

I would give you £100 the lot owdtom

I would give you £100 the lot owdtom
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-04, 02:19 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 2,581
Posted By coppi

Witcomb frames were built in South East London...

Witcomb frames were built in South East London (England) by a Mr Witcomb circa 1960s. His son was a Part Time Professional. I never owned one but these frames had a good reputation

David Hicks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-04-04, 05:05 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 555
Posted By coppi

Unable to assist because there was no picture --...

Unable to assist because there was no picture -- if it is the usual badge I may be able to help

David
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-02-04, 02:26 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 862
Posted By coppi

Personally I would'nt say that a machine from...

Personally I would'nt say that a machine from the 1990s qualified -- but as the man said -- Don t worry Just Enjoy riding. I did notice that the saddle peak is pointing downwards It is normal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-04, 07:48 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 525
Posted By coppi

Try the rear drop outs or the underside of the...

Try the rear drop outs or the underside of the bottom bracket casing
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-04, 02:20 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,053
Posted By coppi

I don t really know why but I have an idea that...

I don t really know why but I have an idea that Dunelt Cycles were built in Scotland. I certainly know the name and that they go back for quite a number of years -- perhaps 1950/60s
Coppi
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-04, 10:42 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,025
Posted By coppi

Oldest Bike(s) owned

Hello all. The oldest bike? Well I cannot be exactly sure but I guess I have two or three which date to the turn of the Centuy -- that is 1800 to 1900. These are roadsters (otherwise known as "Sit...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-04, 04:41 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 9,025
Posted By coppi

I have several oldish bicycles in my collection...

I have several oldish bicycles in my collection but I am unable to give the details at this moment as I live in France but am presently in UK. Certainly there are some from the 1920s and possibly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-04, 03:53 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 975
Posted By coppi

If you were in Great Britain I would suggest you...

If you were in Great Britain I would suggest you had the rims re-chromed -- to do so usually gives a better finish than new rims --- but since I am an Englishman living in France I don t know if you...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-04, 06:07 AM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,110
Posted By coppi

27x1/4 Rims

What is a QUICK RELEASE RIM. I think you are talking about QR Hubs?? or , perhaps Rims for Tubular tyres. David le Breton
Forum: Touring
01-07-04, 08:45 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 538
Posted By coppi

French Maps

I assume that you are talking about maps for cycling. I have found that the best are those published by IGN -- 107 rue La Boetie - 75008 Paris. These are akin to the UK 1 inch to the mile by the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-06-04, 07:17 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,025
Posted By coppi

Sorry -- You have got that wrong. The "Hetchins"...

Sorry -- You have got that wrong. The "Hetchins" was the frame you described. Viking were builder of large numbers of frames. They had a Professional team some years ago and won the Tour of...
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