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Forum: Commuting
09-11-15, 06:58 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,221
Posted By darksquid

My commute itself is pretty short, but I use this...

My commute itself is pretty short, but I use this bike as my main means of transport around the city - including straight up the Royal Mile and the Mound. I swapped out the cassette on this bike and...
Forum: Commuting
09-11-15, 02:20 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,221
Posted By darksquid

Hi all, and thanks so much for the suggestions. ...

Hi all, and thanks so much for the suggestions.

After reading some of the replies this morning with my coffee before I left the house, I focused more on what was going on during my ride in. I...
Forum: Commuting
09-10-15, 02:25 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 3,221
Posted By darksquid

My bike is really harsh over cobbles - what can I do?

Hi all,

I've recently purchased a second-hand Genesis Croix de Fer from a work colleague, and I absolutely love it with one significant caveat. I'm finding the ride really very harsh and...
Forum: United Kingdom
01-20-10, 01:18 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 765
Posted By darksquid

For local classifieds in the UK, I always use...

For local classifieds in the UK, I always use Gumtree.

Here (http://cambridge.gumtree.com/cambridge/27651_1.html) are the Cambridge bicycle listings. Cambridge is a big bike city, so you have a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-10, 04:18 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,102
Posted By darksquid

Kilt socks/kilt hose? ...

Kilt socks/kilt hose?

http://www.usakilts.com/store/cart.php?m=product_list&c=4

I'm married to a Scot, and when he dresses up all pretty in his kilt, he wears heavy wool over the knee socks.
Forum: United Kingdom
01-16-10, 03:59 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 899
Posted By darksquid

Bike shop for sale: Edinburgh

http://edinburgh.gumtree.com/edinburgh/28/52372728.html

I'm not sure if I'm allowed to post this here... I'm not connected in any way to this ad, but I have used this guy's services, and would...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-11-10, 12:06 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,011
Posted By darksquid

Pretty! It looks like you've really made it your...

Pretty! It looks like you've really made it your own. I've also got a Puch mixte and I love love love it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-10, 10:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,526
Posted By darksquid

Hey, that's really nice of you. Thank you! And I...

Hey, that's really nice of you. Thank you! And I just need one!

A padded envelope should suffice, I would think. I will PM you!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-10, 07:57 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,526
Posted By darksquid

Yes, but I'm ordering from the UK - so add on,...

Yes, but I'm ordering from the UK - so add on, what, $12+ shipping?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-10, 05:54 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,526
Posted By darksquid

Wow, bargain. And they ship internationally too. ...

Wow, bargain. And they ship internationally too.

Ok, anyone use these ones - photos and opinions?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-10-10, 05:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 4,526
Posted By darksquid

Photos of Falcon Friction Thumb Shifters in use? Impressions?

I'm thinking about converting the downtube shifter on my mixte to a thumb shifter on the handlebars (just need one - 5 speed). The Falcon Friction Thumb Shifters...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-01-10, 05:20 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,444
Posted By darksquid

I've just got around to putting my new green B67s...

I've just got around to putting my new green B67s on my mixte, and I agree - this is a stunning colour! I had really wanted a black one, but I'm so glad I went for green now that I can appreciate it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-21-09, 03:45 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,444
Posted By darksquid

Sweet! Green one ordered for my mixte. Free UK...

Sweet! Green one ordered for my mixte. Free UK shipping, as well. Thanks for the update.

For this price, I'm tempted to order 10 of them and flog them on eBay!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-15-09, 02:26 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,133
Posted By darksquid

I haven't been able to justify the expense for a...

I haven't been able to justify the expense for a bike that I only ride at weekends, but I have already promised myself one (a black B67 perhaps?) if I get this thing set up so I'm able to ride it to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-09, 03:18 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,133
Posted By darksquid

God bless the internet - I now have a Shimano...

God bless the internet - I now have a Shimano freewheel remover tool and a Suntour Perfect 14 - 34 T 5-speed freewheel whizzing to my door as fast as the Royal Mail can go (which isn't too fast these...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-09, 01:34 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,133
Posted By darksquid

Great - this has been an education, thanks. (GT =...

Great - this has been an education, thanks. (GT = long cage, who knew?)

I think I'll try to do this myself, so I might be back for more help!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-09, 01:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,133
Posted By darksquid

Thanks, guys. Will keep my eyes out for a...

Thanks, guys. Will keep my eyes out for a suitable freewheel.

skyerocker, the photo shows a Shimano Tourney on the bike, but this has since been replaced with a Suntour Cyclone GT...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-09, 12:45 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,133
Posted By darksquid

Thanks, Hambone I do appreciate the...

Thanks, Hambone

I do appreciate the simplicity of the single chainring, and the reduced maintenance involved and cleaner look.

I am hesitant to go for a freewheel with more sprockets - a bigger...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-09, 12:05 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,133
Posted By darksquid

While I appreciate that this might be unique and...

While I appreciate that this might be unique and cool to someone who knows what they're talking about (and I'm also trying to figure out if you're making fun of me in a round-about way that I'm not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-09, 12:02 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,133
Posted By darksquid

Right, I found this...

Right, I found this (http://www.jbarrm.com/cgi-bin/c41strt.cgi) calculator, which I find a bit easier to understand than Sheldon (unless I'm looking at the wrong Sheldon page?)

If I'm making sense...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-09, 11:03 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,133
Posted By darksquid

Thanks for the quick reply. My current...

Thanks for the quick reply.

My current chainring is 46 teeth, and the freewheel is 14-28 teeth.

I'll have a closer look at Sheldon, thanks!

ps, are you near Asheville? My folks live there,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-09, 10:32 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,133
Posted By darksquid

ps, here's a reminder of the bike and pps, I...

ps, here's a reminder of the bike

and pps, I know it's from the wrong side - I'm still learning! ;)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-14-09, 10:29 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,133
Posted By darksquid

Upgrade 5-speed to 10-speed?

Hi all,

I'm absolutely loving my 5-speed 1970's Puch mixte - I changed out the steel wheels for alloy, swapped out the non-functional Simplex RD for a Suntour Cyclone, and replaced the drop bars...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-09, 10:20 AM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,011
Posted By darksquid

My wallet (and my fingernails!!) are feeling the...

My wallet (and my fingernails!!) are feeling the pain already!

But still, I want more....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-05-09, 02:49 AM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,011
Posted By darksquid

Thanks, Chris. I really do like the honey leather...

Thanks, Chris. I really do like the honey leather on this bike. But I'm afraid I really need/want my Brooks on my commuter bike, so for now the original saddle is back on this bike. I've ordered some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-09, 01:00 PM
Replies: 1,482
Views: 508,011
Posted By darksquid

Hi there, I'm new to the forum, and thought...

Hi there,

I'm new to the forum, and thought I'd share my new/old Puch mixte, bought for v. cheap off Gumtree and just done up a wee bit so my mum can ride it when she's here. I love it so much,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-09, 07:42 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 894
Posted By darksquid

Thanks, Bianchigirl. The touring levers look like...

Thanks, Bianchigirl. The touring levers look like they will probably suit my purpose. Thanks!

I will post photos of the bike when I'm finished with it on the mixte thread. I've been loving looking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-09, 05:39 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 894
Posted By darksquid

Here's a couple of better-quality images, but...

Here's a couple of better-quality images, but poorly-focused (macro wouldn't focus on the shiny metal??)

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2624/3954872621_562f5d2e1f.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-09, 05:10 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 894
Posted By darksquid

New brake levers for Puch mixte?

Hi all,

I've been a lurker for awhile, and have found this forum to be so helpful! But the time has come for me to ask my first question...

I've acquired a Puch mixte of unknown age and...
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