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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 03:24 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 379
Posted By Aardwolf

Pic assist:...

Pic assist: https://www.bikeforums.net/g/album/33469545

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 2,391
Views: 565,896
Posted By Aardwolf

Hue and Cry 1947 The first of the Ealing...

Hue and Cry 1947
The first of the Ealing Comedies
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039478/
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 2,391
Views: 565,896
Posted By Aardwolf

Key Largo 1948 ...

Key Largo 1948
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040506/

A damn fine movie
From the set:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 2,391
Views: 565,896
Posted By Aardwolf

Alamy sure thinks it's Kathryn Grayson ...

Alamy sure thinks it's Kathryn Grayson
https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/kathryn-grayson.html?sortBy=relevant
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 443,382
Posted By Aardwolf

I'm fairly sure they know what happened - I've...

I'm fairly sure they know what happened - I've now got 3 regular customers.

They don't seem to get very spaced out, a few years back I grew some catnip in a pot and a local cat would go really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 985
Posted By Aardwolf

It does, but I'm fairly sure it isn't - photo...

It does, but I'm fairly sure it isn't - photo credit is "Harold M. Lambert / Getty"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 985
Posted By Aardwolf

Well spotted. Blown up: ...

Well spotted.
Blown up:

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x1218/original_1_cf20f6f80e8de8f7734d7f00f4a41e26dbeecfc1.jpg

According to Google that's a WW2 American Civil...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3,567
Views: 443,382
Posted By Aardwolf

It's spring again and things have started...

It's spring again and things have started growing, including the Catnip:

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x682/_mg_8482_1_d7a7912425fe06fabef030ef43a3e830193794ef.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 03:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 985
Posted By Aardwolf

Damn fine article. Some decent photos too. ...

Damn fine article.
Some decent photos too.


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x999/original_cb9d5cf7252c1be73f288125c3c87bf2a5f01629.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,476
Posted By Aardwolf

I'd definitely try removing the rust to see what...

I'd definitely try removing the rust to see what the frame is really like.

Here's one I bought:

Ebay advert...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 460
Posted By Aardwolf

May not be relevent but there's also a couple of...

May not be relevent but there's also a couple of Cycle to Work schemes
.https://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/
https://www.halfords.com/cycling/expert-advice/cycle2work.html.
The Halfords one might be a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,142
Posted By Aardwolf

Cheers, one or two rims seem to come with and...

Cheers, one or two rims seem to come with and without eyelets.
I'll add a note.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 277
Posted By Aardwolf

Found on the web a while back ...

Found on the web a while back


https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/453x402/lugs_1_0d99a3d1104397165f0330e26e9c2ffd2d411c05.jpg

Edit:
And here's a 1966 Superbe in the Condor...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 04:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,142
Posted By Aardwolf

Here's the history of Red Label:...

Here's the history of Red Label: https://condorino.com/2017/12/30/s-a-fiamme-of-milano/

I'm now certain that the Velobase Fiamme Sprint entry is the actual Red label.
The Velobase Fiamme Strada...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,142
Posted By Aardwolf

Here's my final (probably) version: ...

Here's my final (probably) version:




https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x1781/tubularrims5_1_55b262acd0f8fdabe72758f6c92641d615852547.jpg
It looks to me like the best...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,142
Posted By Aardwolf

Not sure I can see the difference with "single...

Not sure I can see the difference with "single eyed"
https://www.pedalpedlar.co.uk/products/d-rs1v-nisi-corsa-stretto-nos-vintage-36h-28inch-700c-tubular-rim

Table updated with rims listed on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,142
Posted By Aardwolf

Yep, exactly the reason I'm asking. There are...

Yep, exactly the reason I'm asking.
There are lots of comments around about particular rims but I can't find a list anywhere, so I'm making one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,142
Posted By Aardwolf

Tubular Rims (polished silver)

Hiya Folks,
I got back into cycling a couple of years back when I spotted a 1982 Holdsworth Avanti on Ebay a couple of miles away - I bought one new in 1983.
But this one turned out to have tubular...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 01:31 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 25,191
Posted By Aardwolf

Something people might not know: SunTour Power...

Something people might not know: SunTour Power Shifters can be found in all chrome.
It looks like it's original. I found some on Ebay a couple of years back.

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,048
Posted By Aardwolf

I also use heat shrink. But I tape top to...

I also use heat shrink.
But I tape top to bottom and use clear heat shrink before putting the plugs in.
This stuff is completely transparent:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,585
Posted By Aardwolf

I got some Lyotard 45CA on a new Holdsworth...

I got some Lyotard 45CA on a new Holdsworth Avanti in 1983

and thought they were great.
Got another 1982 Avanti a couple of years back with original pedals,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 2,391
Views: 565,896
Posted By Aardwolf

For those that can't read :)Olivia de Havilland...

For those that can't read :)Olivia de Havilland Publicity Photo for Captain Blood 1935

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,151,400
Posted By Aardwolf

Ebay UK: 1930s CCM Flyer track bike £1495 ...

Ebay UK: 1930s CCM Flyer track bike £1495
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/196264805042

It's a thing of beauty, but no use to me :(

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 155,199
Posted By Aardwolf

I'm not really a fan of yellow, but that I do...

I'm not really a fan of yellow, but that I do like - any idea what the colour is called ?.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 8,793
Views: 1,107,236
Posted By Aardwolf

It's a Griffin and George lab stand I inherited. ...

It's a Griffin and George lab stand I inherited.
Sort of thing that was used in school chemistry labs in the 70s in the UK.
It's very handy for posing things.

Pics from Ebay:

Stand:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 8,793
Views: 1,107,236
Posted By Aardwolf

Through the door about 1 hour back: SR Royal two...

Through the door about 1 hour back: SR Royal two bolt seatpost 27.0mm

I'm going to try accurate saddle angle adjustment and this should help.
Got a 1967 Wright's Swallow to break in when it gets...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,424
Posted By Aardwolf

And £35 later: SR Royal 27.0, would have prefered...

And £35 later: SR Royal 27.0, would have prefered fluted but this one was available.

It's about 10g lighter than my SR LaPrade.
It's marked "27.0" and it measures 27.0 too.
Just needs a bit of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-24, 05:11 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 76,869
Posted By Aardwolf

Almost missed this thread. It's well known red...

Almost missed this thread.
It's well known red is the fastest colour, and I need all the help I can get.

1982 Holdsworth Avanti (531) in Holdsworth Red Pearl - the only colour it came in.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,424
Posted By Aardwolf

According to "General Information" on Velobase...

According to "General Information" on Velobase the Superbe (not pro) is a rebranded Sugino Mighty SP-2C
https://www.velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=3c4cb437-85bd-4134-9efb-617ac6c89b04&Enum=105
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-24-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,450
Posted By Aardwolf

You probably know this but the pedals are Lyotard...

You probably know this but the pedals are Lyotard M23 Marcel Berthet
https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=31ca38d4-b05e-4050-8b43-8e4bef89ad9a

My favourite pedals, they also work with MKS...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-22-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,428
Posted By Aardwolf

Just thought I'd mention this (for the great...

Just thought I'd mention this (for the great name), well known in the UK.

Electric Brae

https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/dunure/electricbrae/index.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 305
Posted By Aardwolf

You may have done this already, but you probably...

You may have done this already, but you probably need to post on some mostly UK bicycle forums.
eg.retrobike.co.uk
forum.cyclinguk.org
yacf.co.uk/forum
and there are several UK r e d d i t...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-21-24, 03:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 544
Posted By Aardwolf

That's what I use, but I live in a London flat...

That's what I use, but I live in a London flat and my work bench is an old kitchen table.

Stanley hobby vice: https://www.tooled-up.com/stanley-multi-angle-hobby-vice/prod/162143/

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-19-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,298
Posted By Aardwolf

+1 for using a Dremmel and a cutting wheel, I've...

+1 for using a Dremmel and a cutting wheel, I've tried cable cutters but they always squish it a bit and leave jaggies.

I don't use that modern shift cable outer (pre 84 bikes) so I like my Bowden...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-24, 03:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,450
Posted By Aardwolf

Hadn't heard of Rochet so did some googling,...

Hadn't heard of Rochet so did some googling, turns out there's a lot of historic posters and some head badges on Ebay.
There's also this in France: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145606698250
Might be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-14-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,151,400
Posted By Aardwolf

I was thinkinginsert hacksaw blade to end of post...

I was thinkinginsert hacksaw blade to end of post
cut post carefully (by hand) down to the tube
repeat about 5mm away from 1st cut
remove 5mm piece of post by levering with screwdriver / tapping...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,151,400
Posted By Aardwolf

Ebay UK: 1955 Hetchins Nulli Secundis (59cm C-T) ...

Ebay UK: 1955 Hetchins Nulli Secundis (59cm C-T)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296214655863

Currently £85 with 5 days to run
Probably because there's a cut off seat post stuck in it
It's too tall...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-09-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,151,400
Posted By Aardwolf

Ebay UK:...

Ebay UK: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156052975864?hash=item24557b70f8:g:rcoAAOSw2vNlxf9g

Holdsworth Whirlwind - Yeovil £1700 collection only
Fancy lugs, I think 1953 - 1956
Only the 2nd one I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-05-24, 03:32 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,876
Posted By Aardwolf

I'm not sure the concept of "#1" makes complete...

I'm not sure the concept of "#1" makes complete sense - what are you going to ride if you need to touch up the paint or adjust something ?
So you can only have a #1 if there's an understudy, which...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-27-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 7,826
Views: 930,392
Posted By Aardwolf

Packed my new tool kit in the saddle bag this...

Packed my new tool kit in the saddle bag this week and found it was rattling, decided shrink wrap was almost certainly the answer.
Think it worked rather well:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-23-24, 05:27 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 1,799
Posted By Aardwolf

You might want to consider using sealant - I use...

You might want to consider using sealant - I use 1oz of Orange Seal in Vittoria Rubino 28mm.
Others might say don't do it, but I've had no problems.

I also use Jantex tape insted of glue, but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-20-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 8,793
Views: 1,107,236
Posted By Aardwolf

Only £5 on Ebay, but it's the last spanner I'll...

Only £5 on Ebay, but it's the last spanner I'll ever wear pack

Shelley short 1/4" x 3/16" Whitworth
1961 Holdsworth Cyclone:

GB stem bolt + handle bar clamp = 3/16"
Seatpost binder = 5/16"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-24, 09:39 AM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,143
Posted By Aardwolf

I was checking out the catalogues, 1951 Sprint...

I was checking out the catalogues, 1951 Sprint models came in 3 versions.
The Olympic Sprint has the "New de-luxe spearpoint bi-laminates" and 1-1/8" top tube.
Quoted weight for welded version is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 02:53 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,143
Posted By Aardwolf

Here's a 1951 Allrounder on Ebay:...

Here's a 1951 Allrounder on Ebay: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125611580056?hash=item1d3f089a98:g:pDMAAOSwDONjcT4f (https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125611580056?hash=item1d3f089a98:g)
There are some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-18-24, 01:24 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 1,143
Posted By Aardwolf

Yep, looks like Jan 1950. There's a 1951...

Yep, looks like Jan 1950.

There's a 1951 catalogue on here: https://nkilgariff.com/ClaudButler.htm
Check out (2) New Allrounder Bi-laminations
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-24, 03:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 382
Posted By Aardwolf

Kool Stop Weinmann X ...

Kool Stop Weinmann X
https://www.sjscycles.co.uk/brake-blocks/koolstop-weinmann-x-brake-blocks-salmon-compound-2-pairs/
Salmon for better in the wet, black for traditional look.

Takes a bit of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
01-08-24, 12:54 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 1,657
Posted By Aardwolf

Exactly my approach. Freewheels etc get a...

Exactly my approach.

Freewheels etc get a stab with an old dry 1" paint brush - knocks any loose wax flakes off and can reach down between the cogs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-23, 07:01 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 771
Posted By Aardwolf

Things are getting weirder :) Decided my...

Things are getting weirder :)

Decided my eyes are too old to reliably count threads.
I do have a cheap thread gauge, and that says 26tpi so I decided it was probably wrong (doh).
** lightbulb...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-23, 08:55 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 771
Posted By Aardwolf

Yay, think I've found the answer: 5/16" 22 teeth...

Yay, think I've found the answer: 5/16" 22 teeth per inch (5/16" BSF) from https://www.bikeforums.net/21585236-post12.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-23, 07:25 AM
Replies: 67
Views: 13,958
Posted By Aardwolf

Didn't know this thread existed, I was looking...

Didn't know this thread existed, I was looking for some Vittoria Rubino in August and they had the lowest price (in Europe) but I'd never heard of them.
Other places (Merlin) were saying Rubino were...
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