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[Other Sport] Cycling geeks
- Thread starter Pantani
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'God I love this place, thanks for that'.
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
That's what the geeks are for. 5 pairs of eyes trawling google is far better than one.
Glanders
Active member
- Mar 12, 2012
- 202
Neatsfoot oil is what you need. It has a pretty powerful restorative and softening effect, but you can overdo it as my stepdad's saggy old Brooks would testify. If it could talk.
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
Just had to do a quick SS conversion on the girlfriend's bike. A rear drop spacer has been lost at some point so the wheel was moving under acceleration. Serious bodge job, but works.
Tyrone Biggums
Well-known member
I have about 20 bikes in my shed predating the 1960's. In regards to seats you might as well either by a new Brooks saddle BROOKS ENGLAND LTD. | CATALOGUE AND SHOP | SADDLES
or get someone to refit the old seat frame with new leather. it's the one part of the bike that needs to be a nice comfortable fit or it'll ruin the experience.
or get someone to refit the old seat frame with new leather. it's the one part of the bike that needs to be a nice comfortable fit or it'll ruin the experience.
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
WTF is with these handlebars? I mean... REALLY?!?!?!
Peugeot Tourmalet 14 Speed for sale in Champion, Pennsylvania - PennClassifiedsNow
Peugeot Tourmalet 14 Speed for sale in Champion, Pennsylvania - PennClassifiedsNow
Tyrone Biggums
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Looks like are heading this way with them.
(that's my 1935 Malvern Star I'm about to restore)
(that's my 1935 Malvern Star I'm about to restore)
I know what you're saying but being a Brooks and original to the bike I have to give it my best shot.
It's not like I'll be riding it, it just has to look good!
Any news from ebay, Ty?
If I end up winning a prize, from NSC's Amazon Christmas competition, for ordering a bottle of rendered calves hooves, I'll have you to blame.
Oh and finally.
[MENTION=20804]zfleas[/MENTION], I found these decal people a little closer to home.
H Lloyd Cycles - H Lloyd Cyles - HOME
They're pretty thorough, and even if you don't use them, there's pretty of helpful advise on the site.
[MENTION=20804]zfleas[/MENTION], I found these decal people a little closer to home.
H Lloyd Cycles - H Lloyd Cyles - HOME
They're pretty thorough, and even if you don't use them, there's pretty of helpful advise on the site.
Tyrone Biggums
Well-known member
Sorry meant to PM you about that.
Got all set up to fly in with a last minute bid. much to my horror I'd forgoten to change my ebay account location to say I was from the UK> Bloody thing wouldnt let me bid because I was from Oz. Doh! haha
Tyrone Biggums
Well-known member
If anyone ever wants to do something a bit unique and restore an old Aussie bike let me know, I'd always be up for a swap of frames, Oz for UK.
No worries, it's an open offer.
Woodchip
It's all about the bikes
I'd love to, but got my racer to restore, and the other half wants an old ladies bike too.
Tyrone Biggums
Well-known member
I've got a heap of ladies bikes in the shed. All of which are Australian brands of the time. Most date from the 30's to the 50's.
If you wanted to restore something nobody else would have they'd be a good start(pics can be provided if interested).
Indurain's Lungs
Legend of Garry Nelson
Now that's bar tape.
I can't wait for the pink, yellow (and will be) white Flyer, to have celeste bar tape on it.
I can't wait for the pink, yellow (and will be) white Flyer, to have celeste bar tape on it.
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Pogue Mahone
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- Apr 30, 2011
- 10,891
Anyone fancy this for an early season leg burner next March (it's all about preparation!)? Includes over 1600m of climbing, and SB's favourite, Cobb Lane.
SRS Events - Burgess Hill Cyclosportives
SRS Events - Burgess Hill Cyclosportives
