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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-15-14, 11:51 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,164
Posted By chilipapa

Anyone interested in a quantity of old Raleigh...

Anyone interested in a quantity of old Raleigh Dawn Tourists of various vintage, and some of what I think are Pashley 'Post Office' bikes, they have threaded lugs near the top tube which I assume...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-13, 09:48 AM
Replies: 2,562
Views: 958,089
Posted By chilipapa

Well I've none of me on my old bike, as I only...

Well I've none of me on my old bike, as I only ride that 'Billy no mates'. So here's one of me racing in the mid 70's
http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2755/4210531797_38d54f38e7_z.jpg?zz=1
Me up front...
Forum: Cyclocross Racing
01-25-13, 01:59 PM
Replies: 0
Views: 785
Posted By chilipapa

That's the season over then.

Reasonably happy with the overall results.
4th overall in the over 50s V50
18th overall in the vets V
36th overal in the league of about 200'ish.

Not quite sure how US races are formatted? Here...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-13, 01:33 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,164
Posted By chilipapa

Haven't been here for a while, but today I...

Haven't been here for a while, but today I started the refurb of the old 1958 Superbe Dawn Tourist I found outside an old barn last year.
I managed to get together everything I needed, and was about...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
05-23-12, 02:59 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 512,694
Posted By chilipapa

Finally my racing is underway. Raced in a LVRC...

Finally my racing is underway.
Raced in a LVRC (vets racing for over 40s) crit. My local circuit is the National Bowl, a purpose built concert venue which has for some time now been used as a cycle...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-12, 03:59 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By chilipapa

Now I need something old and Continental to build...

Now I need something old and Continental to build around my Campag rear wheel!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-12, 11:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By chilipapa

Build plans have changed. I've ordered a...

Build plans have changed.
I've ordered a Sturmey Archer 2 speed kick hub. So it'll have the aesthetics of an old English steel fixed bike, but with a get out of jail free gear.
So hold on a moment!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-12, 02:28 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By chilipapa

247361Got it back, but need some daylight for...

247361Got it back, but need some daylight for piccys.
247360
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-29-12, 02:07 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 512,694
Posted By chilipapa

Not happy. First race of the year cancelled due...

Not happy. First race of the year cancelled due to an illegal rave and 4X4 use which has ripped up the land. Always like to do an XC race first off before the road starts. So straight into road May...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-12, 09:53 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,388
Posted By chilipapa

I've had a good tinker with the left hand 'do it...

I've had a good tinker with the left hand 'do it all' cone and I'm finding that either too tight or too loose feeling. Perhaps I shouldn't compare them with modern bearings?
Do you know if the oil...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-12, 07:18 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,388
Posted By chilipapa

Actually it's a plain old 'Dawn Tourist' I'm...

Actually it's a plain old 'Dawn Tourist' I'm basing that on the fact that the 58 version was black, and only the Superbe was green.
I purchased a new indicator, fitted it and it works. Therefore I'm...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-24-12, 03:33 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,388
Posted By chilipapa

It's a 1958 Superbe Dawn. A total rust bucket,...

It's a 1958 Superbe Dawn. A total rust bucket, but complete and restoreable.
The biggest problem is the seized SA lever and missing SA nut and chain link, so I don't know if the hub works?
I...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-24-12, 02:30 AM
Replies: 27,128
Views: 3,120,065
Posted By chilipapa

Did my first 100 miler of the year on Sunday. ...

Did my first 100 miler of the year on Sunday.
Bitterly cold to start, had to ride with clenched fists to stop my fingers freezing. Two hours later it was fine and sunny, but still cold enough to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-12, 05:09 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,388
Posted By chilipapa

I've made contact with guy, though we weren't at...

I've made contact with guy, though we weren't at the barn.
I've bought the old Raleigh that's been sat outside in the British weather for years. I've not seen it close up, but I can see that it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-12, 11:37 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,475
Posted By chilipapa

Right. Pre 1973 Carltons had a serial number...

Right. Pre 1973 Carltons had a serial number stamped where yours is, though 'P' seems an odd one.
My guess is 1968'ish.
However, if that is a Williams chainset it'll have either one or two letters...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-12, 11:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,475
Posted By chilipapa

Reynolds tubing was either plain gauge, as yours....

Reynolds tubing was either plain gauge, as yours. Or Double butted. If I'm correct DB tubing was thinner and lighter, but the butting process made it as strong.
A lot of 'sports' bikes had a brazed...
Forum: Charity Events
04-20-12, 08:12 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 629
Posted By chilipapa

London-Paris-London

If you're over here on September 6th! four days fully supported.
All in aid of the carers trust - young folk that look after parents/relatives without help or pay. A big UK holiday company is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-12, 05:17 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,475
Posted By chilipapa

That 531 transfer is mid 50s to 1972. The small...

That 531 transfer is mid 50s to 1972.
The small Carlton 'script' was I think about mid 60s
The centre pulls with the red label look later though?
The chainset is very interesting, anything stamped...
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-18-12, 01:28 PM
Replies: 5,455
Views: 3,891,872
Posted By chilipapa

Mine, pictured set up for the 3 Peaks hence the...

Mine, pictured set up for the 3 Peaks hence the upright stem.http://farm5.staticflickr.com/4074/4933099292_0565afe661_b.jpg
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-18-12, 01:19 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 512,694
Posted By chilipapa

It's interesting listening to you guys. So so...

It's interesting listening to you guys. So so different. I can't speak for everyone in the UK, but it's possible for me to race five times a week (if you include MTB)
It makes the whole thing very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-12, 06:21 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 9,388
Posted By chilipapa

You guys have stirred an interest in these old...

You guys have stirred an interest in these old bikes. After reading this I remembered an old farmer I knew who kept old cars, but in his barns were tatty old day to day bikes. At the time I didn't...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-18-12, 04:00 AM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 512,694
Posted By chilipapa

Red Rider, Racer ex good morning.

Red Rider, Racer ex good morning.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-17-12, 03:15 PM
Replies: 27,128
Views: 3,120,065
Posted By chilipapa

Just done my weekly off road night ride. We had a...

Just done my weekly off road night ride. We had a young roadie with us tonight so I'm feeling a little.....well you know!
Around Woburn (you golfers might have heard of it)
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-17-12, 03:04 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 512,694
Posted By chilipapa

We still get quite a few. I think there have been...

We still get quite a few. I think there have been five open road races this year so far, just in my local area. Though they tail off during the summer?
I'm very lucky in that I have a racing centre...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-12, 11:55 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,533,164
Posted By chilipapa

Very nice. I just let a 1958 Lenton MK111 frame...

Very nice. I just let a 1958 Lenton MK111 frame and parts go. Already regretting it. I think mine could leave the shop in either 4 speed, fixed or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-12, 11:45 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By chilipapa

Here's the seat stay detail (sorry only got a...

Here's the seat stay detail (sorry only got a phone camera) the thick cellulose doesn't do it any favors. I think this is what you called a 'Randonneur' bike back then....
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-17-12, 10:31 AM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 512,694
Posted By chilipapa

Sadly we didn't keep much in the way of records...

Sadly we didn't keep much in the way of records like we do now. What I do remember is that we raced a lot. Races were far longer back then. It was very expensive (I've rather sadly got a 1981 price...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-17-12, 09:09 AM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 512,694
Posted By chilipapa

Hi qcpmsame Not new to this, been racing since...

Hi qcpmsame
Not new to this, been racing since it was all black and white. Here's an old one (mid 70's) Afia Memorial 36 mile 2 up TT. I'm on the front riding my Reg Barnett....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-17-12, 08:50 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By chilipapa

Old Condor starts it's comeback

I've just dropped my old circa 1963 Condor off for a respray. The instruction was to find the darkest metalic blue they could - light black!
The MD of Condor sent me some nice new gold waterslide...
Forum: Road Cycling
04-17-12, 08:34 AM
Replies: 94
Views: 5,218
Posted By chilipapa

A good alloy frame is far better than a 'carbon...

A good alloy frame is far better than a 'carbon at any cost' frame. Here there are a few alloy frames that are still favoured for shorter races
Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
04-17-12, 08:29 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 2,978
Posted By chilipapa

Another Michelin Mud 2 user. Don't be put off by...

Another Michelin Mud 2 user. Don't be put off by the 'mud' tag. So far I've found them to be the best all rounder by far. Fast in the dry, and work when required in the mud. They don't offer...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-16-12, 03:37 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 512,694
Posted By chilipapa

morning/afternoon/evening whatever? I...

morning/afternoon/evening whatever?

I started in track. Paddington track in London, the same track a certain Mr Wiggins started. Sadly it was pulled down. As for TTs they were never my forté.
I...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-16-12, 01:43 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 512,694
Posted By chilipapa

Cheers Will do. Racing kicks off soon. MTB on...

Cheers
Will do. Racing kicks off soon. MTB on Friday nights and vets road racing Tuesday nights. Cross for me starts late September. Having a few days off to ride London to Paris and back in four...
Forum: Masters Racing (All Disciplines)
04-16-12, 01:21 PM
Replies: 11,266
Views: 512,694
Posted By chilipapa

Any Brits on here? Just joined today. Basic...

Any Brits on here?
Just joined today. Basic info, I'm 52 and race road, cross and mountain bike. I start my season next month as the cross extends a normal season.
I'm just cannon fodder in my...
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