couple of continuing projects
Both of these bikes are typical "Bitsa" builds
Bits from here
Bits from there
A 1961 Superbe that was dropped off at my house a while back/
It had been painted (poorly) and while stripping it I decided to
leave the frame as is.
It's got a 61 hub and an EA1 front rim/tire .
I'm not sure why, but I guess that's what I had available at the time.
A stamped eye on the heron chain ring indicates 1961 or earlier.
Rides and shifts well.
I'm taking it out today for a 30 mile ride.
This one's a bit of a mess.
It's a Raleigh 10 speed frame (24")
running another 61 hub with a Gyes leather saddle.
The wheels are out of proportion and I'm thinking of finding another
23" Frame and swapping parts over and giving/trading this frame to
a friend.
At one point it was set up as a single speed coaster brake but that back wheel
went to a more deserving project for a neighbour.