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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-09-12, 08:33 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 20,374
Posted By Paul Gittins

I have a 1986 dated Duralinox 979 'Peugeot' frame...

I have a 1986 dated Duralinox 979 'Peugeot' frame which seems perfectly sound to me. I ride it several times a year and occasionally for the odd short distance 'Old Skool' time trial. I really like...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-12, 01:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,408
Posted By Paul Gittins

Steve Roe was a builder based in Hull in the...

Steve Roe was a builder based in Hull in the 1980's. He learned his craft working for Falcon etc. in Barton-on-Humber. I'm not sure how many years he worked on his own but it couldn't have been for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-12, 07:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 9,586
Posted By Paul Gittins

I use early DA cranks on a modern Shimano...

I use early DA cranks on a modern Shimano cassette BB around 113-115mm no problem. If it is a bit close to the chainstay use a thin shim washer behind the chainside 'cup'.

To possibly stir things...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-12, 07:38 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,805
Posted By Paul Gittins

How many of these would have made it to the US...

How many of these would have made it to the US though? There weren't all that many in the UK from what I can recall. Assuming that rebelpeter is in the US of course!

We need photos!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-12, 07:34 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,499
Posted By Paul Gittins

Smallest 151 chainring was 44t. Rare as hen's...

Smallest 151 chainring was 44t. Rare as hen's teeth now because they are the rings that get most use and wear most. I've had to settle on a 46 as it is the only smallish ring I've found.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-12, 07:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 3,344
Posted By Paul Gittins

You have to make sure the pedals have short...

You have to make sure the pedals have short threads or they will push the discs out from inside. I think Lyotard made a version of some models especially for TA cranks.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-12, 07:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,805
Posted By Paul Gittins

Probably 50's or 60's in the absence of a photo. ...

Probably 50's or 60's in the absence of a photo. Highly likely to be a Raleigh Industries mass produced 'clone' of a range of 'sports' bikes that included Raleigh, Carlton, BSA and Sun brands. All...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-12, 07:13 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,334
Posted By Paul Gittins

Think 'camp' in terms of behaviour etc.

Think 'camp' in terms of behaviour etc.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-12, 07:08 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 11,499
Posted By Paul Gittins

I don't know what the mystery is, I've always...

I don't know what the mystery is, I've always considerd the marking is the minimum and maximum OVERALL tooth difference in the drive chain. But - could 36 be misprint of 26? I have used a 28t on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-12, 07:00 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 6,334
Posted By Paul Gittins

Saying 'campy' in the UK can get a lot of funny...

Saying 'campy' in the UK can get a lot of funny looks - if you know what I mean. It is frowned upon in cycling speak as well. 'Campag' is the only true abbreviation.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-12, 02:09 AM
Replies: 62
Views: 11,287
Posted By Paul Gittins

I have 5-speed rears on my 3 1960's/70's bikes as...

I have 5-speed rears on my 3 1960's/70's bikes as they have 120mm wide rear dropouts. Using Campag Nuovo Record on 2 and a Benelux Mk 7 on the other. I generally use 13-23 for average riding with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-10, 04:07 PM
Replies: 91
Views: 30,991
Posted By Paul Gittins

Hi from a 'newbie' but who has been a member for...

Hi from a 'newbie' but who has been a member for ages but not posted for a long time! I was directed to this thread by Mavesyn as we are both members of Retrobike.co.uk and are classic enthusiasts. ...
Forum: Introductions
06-19-07, 01:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 473
Posted By Paul Gittins

Sorry, didn't read 'lass'! You'll know what I'm...

Sorry, didn't read 'lass'! You'll know what I'm talking about then. Some of the country pubs do huge YP's for Sunday lunch filled with roast beef and onion gravy. After one of these and a couple...
Forum: Introductions
06-19-07, 12:20 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 473
Posted By Paul Gittins

Are you man enough for a REAL Yorkshire Pudding!!?

Are you man enough for a REAL Yorkshire Pudding!!?
Forum: Introductions
06-19-07, 12:18 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 611
Posted By Paul Gittins

Vintage is to old! I'm only a Classic!

Vintage is to old! I'm only a Classic!
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-07, 11:35 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 598
Posted By Paul Gittins

I use a solution made for cleaning baby feeding...

I use a solution made for cleaning baby feeding bottles. In the UK its called 'Milton', don't know about elsewhere.
Forum: Introductions
06-19-07, 11:32 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 611
Posted By Paul Gittins

Thanks for the welcome. I don't have any pure...

Thanks for the welcome. I don't have any pure bike shots but plenty of racing ones. These of any interest?
Forum: Introductions
06-19-07, 11:30 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 473
Posted By Paul Gittins

Take some low gears for Herriot country! (and...

Take some low gears for Herriot country! (and don't eat to many Yorkshire Puddings!!)
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-19-07, 11:26 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,284
Posted By Paul Gittins

Thankfully never had a front blow-out, only a...

Thankfully never had a front blow-out, only a rear. Our club 10 course went up and down a mile long approx.5%/1 in 20 grade, hard enough going up on a tandem but coming down, in 64 x 12 and spinning...
Forum: Tandem Cycling
06-19-07, 10:15 AM
Replies: 113
Views: 10,636
Posted By Paul Gittins

As a newbie, just found this thread. In the late...

As a newbie, just found this thread. In the late 80's I did quite a bit of tandem time trialling with a couple of partners. One evening was a 25ml club event on a 'lumpy' course, quite hilly, and...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-07, 07:49 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,896
Posted By Paul Gittins

Ah, countries divided by a common language (so...

Ah, countries divided by a common language (so somebody said once!). We say 'Campag' you say 'Campy' etc. etc.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-19-07, 06:43 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 2,896
Posted By Paul Gittins

Don't forget the set-back on the seat pin can...

Don't forget the set-back on the seat pin can make a difference comparable to a couple of degrees of frame angle. Different pins can have different set-backs.
Forum: Introductions
06-19-07, 06:29 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 611
Posted By Paul Gittins

Hello from sunny Yorkshire (well at least today it is!)

I've found this forum from surfing various classic bike sites. Don't know which one led me here but that's not important. I'm 60, retired from work and what you might call a 'lapsed' cyclist. ...
Forum: Introductions
06-19-07, 06:13 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 473
Posted By Paul Gittins

Hi Fallsjohn, I'm new here too and I know very...

Hi Fallsjohn, I'm new here too and I know very well what you say about a sore butt! Unfortunately this will happen no matter what saddle you've got!. It will be very tender for the first few minutes...
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