adriano 

i much prefer the black black. white would look more pro.

jlind

May as well throw mine under the adriano bus . . .

Notes: Mostly stock . . . 61cm frame size, Shimano PD-A520 pedals, Nitto ADB-X track bars taped almost to the stem, UI85GX stem, and bar end plugs (that don't fall out). Brake needs to be easily removed to make it "track legal" otherwise it's not allowed on the track, including during open practice times, which translates to using a CX lever. The Nitto bars have a shallower drop (150mm) with a 15 degree flare that I prefer on the track compared to traditional track bars (~170mm drop), and it's easier to use their tops on the street as they're angled instead of a sweeping continuous curve.



Saw one other pic here with same stand. It's made by Feedback. You'll most likely see them in larger bike stores to hold up their display bikes. The angled post with disks is sprung to hold the tire, but can fold down flat with the base for transport or storage. They're well made and not very expensive.

Pulled the rim stickers off but it left loads of adhesive behind which I know will grunge. Any hints on a common solvent that can be used to get rid of the sticker adhesive?

jimmytango

Goof off works great for that stuff.

ddeadserious

Nail polish remover works well too.

jlind

Thanks guys . . . I'll raid the other half's nail polish remover first . . . if I can't find the small can of acetone I think we still have . . . which is its major ingredient . . . with good ventilation :-) I'll keep on the lookout for Goof Off when I'm at the store.

jasonnc80

Goo Gone is similar product which you can at walmart / any grocery store

jlind

Went out into the garage and looked at the rack of solvents . . . no acetone . . . but did find one that worked exceptionally well . . . VM&P Naphtha. Took it right off without creating any gooey or gummy residue. Also softened and partially dissolved the fingertips one of the wife's kitchen latex gloves. Oops. Those will have to be replaced tomorrow. That they were old won't matter. It happened on "my watch." As with nearly all solvents, working in a highly ventilated area using protection to prevent continuous or repeated skin contact (rubber gloves) is important, plus it's very flammable (it's the main ingredient in Zippo lighter fluid).

jimmytango

Meh, people handle corrosive and flammable stuff barehanded every day. Htfu. Jk. But seriously, old film and some guitar picks are made from celluloid, which is ridiculously flammable.

gerryincwm

Thanks for the comments,I'll start a new thread with the build pics

Sixty Fiver

Here are a few...


1951 CCM


1955 Raleigh Lenton


1975 Peugeot AO8 coaster equipped

jimmytango

They're all nice 65er, but that CCM is astonishing. Beautiful bike sir, I don't care what Adriano says about it.

Sixty Fiver

Thanks.

I have received many compliments on this old beater ("Betsy") and enough to make me think that when I get into the new frame shop I will build a few more frames like this out of slightly nicer materials.

Was able to convert it to a fixed gear this spring due to a generous BF member sending me some period correct pedals that would fit the one piece crank and the Peugeot is wearing it's old coaster wheels now.

jlind

I also like it . . . and the long frame pumps on the other two . . . your vintage are wearing their ages exceptionally well!

Relyks

Sixty Fiver, I love your bikes so hard.

adriano 

high flanges, heavy rims, black brake, trade top lever for hoods, jack bars, frame stickers
keeping things mostly stock was a good choice
very solid/10


nondual pivot front brake, pseudo drops, front center wont let you get out front as well, brooks, brooks angle, obsolete crank, dont like the second top tube
saying all that felt silly.
1951/10


needs front fender flap in burgundy, schaeder valves, needs hammered fenders, saddle tape mismatch, uncomfortable hoods, old crank, brooks
very nice/10


nonsilver bell, uncomfy hoods, old brake, old crank, modern saddle, foot retention
retro fast/10

six30nine

Finished enough to join the fun:

Sixty Fiver

You want this bike...

Don't know how many folks have told me to get a "real" crank and "proper" brakes on my Raleigh Lenton but aside from the leather tape (that matches the fenders) all the parts are original.

It' is a pootler...

elemtee

this is where i want my first to be..

mostly original when i got it a couple weeks ago, wanted to ride so i didnt finish spraying. An 87 Raleigh Gran Prix, was a seafoam green kind of color. Looking at the quill stem adapters for a different stem and bars. SS until I find a flip flop wheel.

RobertFrapples

The chain is not really that bright, it is just the flash.

Bluechip

homebrewk

Someone get me some popcorn.

coma061

Here ya go

Leukybear 

I know I do.

If you ever want to sell it...

coma061

I think most of us do!

Gyeswho

Just to note, the large fenders are for when switching to larger tires (crosschecks can fit Big Apple tires with fenders)