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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-08, 08:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 623
Posted By pbw-cymro

Thanks, you are right - it doesn't have to be...

Thanks, you are right - it doesn't have to be Sprite (although that is what was suggested to me). I might just try and find a nice chromed fork for now!!

As to the seat stay - I haven't yet seen...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-08, 06:53 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 623
Posted By pbw-cymro

Wanted: Suitable Raleigh forks for a 1950-1 Clubman

Having just acquired a 1950-1 Raleigh Clubman frame - minus forks - I am now casting around to find a suitable replacement fork. I know that finding an actual set of forks - Reynolds 531, chromed...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-18-07, 10:38 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 643
Posted By pbw-cymro

26 X 1-1/4" Wheel build advice needed

Following on from an earlier post about suitable wheels for a 1949 Carpenter I have now gathered what I need, but am in need of advice - I posted this to CR as well but thought I would solicit the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-07, 02:30 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,971
Posted By pbw-cymro

Thanks Marty - I meant Colegrave (getting my...

Thanks Marty - I meant Colegrave (getting my Tony's mixed up). I have been trying to post my pics but they are too large. I am not sure if Tony is also on CR? I believe you are ... if so, my Swallow...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-07, 01:57 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,971
Posted By pbw-cymro

Marty, have you an email address for Tony Hadland...

Marty, have you an email address for Tony Hadland please? I know he is in the business but is he happy to give advice to others? I would also like to find out what model my Brooks Swallow might be.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-07, 07:23 AM
Replies: 50
Views: 7,971
Posted By pbw-cymro

Interesting how one often doesn't know what one...

Interesting how one often doesn't know what one is getting in the way of ebay saddles until they appear in the mailbox! I have a similar problem not disclosed by the seller with a Brooks Swallow...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-07, 02:16 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 598
Posted By pbw-cymro

Sourcing EA 1 - 26 X 1 1/4 tyres!?

Following my thread of a week or so ago (re. 26" rims) I am going to try and go with the proper 26 X 1 1/4" rims for my 49 Carpenter. However, the tyres for this size of wheel are getting...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-07, 02:49 PM
Replies: 86
Views: 37,359
Posted By pbw-cymro

This is an extraordinary site for those with an...

This is an extraordinary site for those with an interest in mainly classic "Golden Age" British bikes:

http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/index.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-07, 01:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,952
Posted By pbw-cymro

Agreed, of course it is a lot easier to go period...

Agreed, of course it is a lot easier to go period with 70s and 80s bikes which make up my small collection so far. I am lucky enough to have a number of people on the ground in the UK and US looking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-07, 10:55 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,952
Posted By pbw-cymro

In Canada actually. I am unlikely to get the...

In Canada actually. I am unlikely to get the frame for a couple of months yet anyway and then I have the long winter months to mull over the details of the build (I have enough other bikes to ride -...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-07, 06:07 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,952
Posted By pbw-cymro

LWaB The latest offerings from Velocity in 650B...

LWaB The latest offerings from Velocity in 650B size are at Chainring Transit Authority in Sydney, Oz:

http://chainringtransitauthority.com/store/650b/650b_rims.shtml

They can offer different...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-07, 05:54 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,952
Posted By pbw-cymro

Pics! The red is apparently deeper red. The...

Pics! The red is apparently deeper red. The headbadge has not yet been reattached same with the headclip! Repainted by Mario Vaz in London. Great price BTW - 90GBP!!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-07, 05:21 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,952
Posted By pbw-cymro

Thanks to everyone so far for you guidance and...

Thanks to everyone so far for you guidance and offers - I will be in touch if necessary. In discussing this further with some on and off the CR list I am thinking that 700C are not an option anyway...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-07, 05:57 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,952
Posted By pbw-cymro

40H - 700C rims - availability?

I am in the process of planning a build for a 1949 British frameset and am trying to make decisions on a wheelset. I am being sent a Bayliss and Wiley hubset in 32 and 40 hole and also am getting a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-07, 05:06 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 17,007
Posted By pbw-cymro

I ride a 1982 BJ 531C frameset which I bought a...

I ride a 1982 BJ 531C frameset which I bought a few years ago in mint (i.e. never built) condition and built up with Campag period pieces etc. It is an absolutely stunning looking bike with superb...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-22-07, 05:02 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,026
Posted By pbw-cymro

I have an Omron digital BP monitor. I used it...

I have an Omron digital BP monitor. I used it religiously for about three months after getting a poor report card at my last physical 150/100. Once I started using the BPM I found that my high...
Forum: Training & Nutrition
08-21-07, 06:33 PM
Replies: 2,583
Views: 381,118
Posted By pbw-cymro

Thought it might be fun to post my first message...

Thought it might be fun to post my first message here. I got back into cycling this year with a vengeance - after many years away from my various bikes. For a variety of reasons I had stopped riding...
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