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Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
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: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
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
01-20-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
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
12-16-23, 07:40 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

Laser 8316 bit set, with JIS bits...

Laser 8316 bit set, with JIS bits https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09R23B5RZ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
Sealey Ak6962 bit driver...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-23, 04:12 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

Somebody had to ask: what are "tourist levers" ? ...

Somebody had to ask: what are "tourist levers" ?

I'm guessing it doesn't involve Hawaiian decoration or Elvis photos.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-28-23, 07:23 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

I think this is probably a bargain: £30 on Ebay...

I think this is probably a bargain: £30 on Ebay for a Wright's Swallow in what looks like very good condition:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-23, 05:54 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

All the way from La Belle France, a very clean...

All the way from La Belle France, a very clean but slightly dusty set of Mafac Racer (long) :)
Should clean up very nicely, missing the hangers but I've got some Weinmann ones.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-23, 05:37 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

Oooooh, Mavic MA2 + Campy Nuovo Tipo large flange...

Oooooh, Mavic MA2 + Campy Nuovo Tipo large flange (1253) + 36 stainless DB spokes for £52.90
Hub feels very smooth but haven't inspected the cones yet ....
... Update: cones are perfect :)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-23, 09:22 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

Seem to be quite a few around atm on Ebay ...

Seem to be quite a few around atm on Ebay

Lyotard M23 (UK only): 11 starting at £18
Lyotard 45ca (UK only): 2 starting at £39


A plus is 45CA and M23 share the same axle fittings.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-23, 06:00 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

Lyotard M23 Marcel Berthet pedals :) ...

Lyotard M23 Marcel Berthet pedals :)


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Only just discovered these, I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-23, 06:33 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

Ooooh Shiney: ...

Ooooh Shiney:


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New Specialites TA Pro 5 Vis 52/36 chainrings from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

Stem day (already polished) ...

Stem day (already polished)

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And I've now discovered Velo Heaven:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-23, 08:26 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

Filth: ...

Filth:

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Apparently there's a 7 speed New Winner in there with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-23, 08:47 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

Fluid Writer clone except you get 0.5mm + 0.7mm...

Fluid Writer clone except you get 0.5mm + 0.7mm for £16, Fluid Write is 0.5mm
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09ZQCGX8S?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-23, 02:37 PM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

The Cyclone was Holdsworth's top of the range in...

The Cyclone was Holdsworth's top of the range in 1961 and they did advertise 5 and 10 speed so I was surprised at 114.
I'm going to fit a 120 hub with 10 speed (or 12 with ultra spacing) because I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-11-23, 03:50 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

Yay, £113 on Ebay: 1961 Holdsworth Cyclone (22") ...

Yay, £113 on Ebay: 1961 Holdsworth Cyclone (22")

Surface rust only everywhere I've looked so far.
Only issue I can see so far is rear OLD is 114, was expecting 120.
With GB Forged Hiduminium...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-23, 06:02 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

Weeee, the future is red (BS564 Bold Red) ...

Weeee, the future is red (BS564 Bold Red)


https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x1257/sah300_1_4846fad60eb599ae78c11ba9c4cd02fd2e196570.jpg

From...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-19-23, 03:22 PM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

Just collected this for £20 on Gumtree (like...

Just collected this for £20 on Gumtree (like Craigslist), still have no idea what it is :)

BB shell is stamped Nervex, BB is Bayliss Wiley (only fixed side present)
Rear OLD is 114, front OLD is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-22, 06:34 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

Just collected: Mavic Monthlery Pro tubular rims...

Just collected: Mavic Monthlery Pro tubular rims for £31 on Ebay.
Complete with Shimano 600 high flange hub + Sunshine high flange hub + Sunrace 14-28 5 speed freewheel.
They were staring at me and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-26-22, 01:58 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

Will do, M6 x 12mm x 0.5mm stainless washers...

Will do, M6 x 12mm x 0.5mm stainless washers turning up tomorrow :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-25-22, 07:04 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

I was thinking my 40 year old Suntour Cyclone Mk2...

I was thinking my 40 year old Suntour Cyclone Mk2 GT needs its jockey wheels updated, spotted this for £10 on Amazon

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-18-22, 07:34 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

Got fed up with my phone in my pocket impediing...

Got fed up with my phone in my pocket impediing leg movement slightly:


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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-22, 07:59 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

Yay, Campy Nuovo Tipo low flange rear hub (36...

Yay, Campy Nuovo Tipo low flange rear hub (36 hole, 126 OLD, English thread) from Ebay for £30.

Rolls hub, hmmm a bit graunchy ... takes axle apart: dry old grease. Degreases, cleans cones: NO...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-22, 09:27 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

Yay, 2 day delivery from Ebay: cheap Suntour...

Yay, 2 day delivery from Ebay: cheap Suntour Cyclone MkII GT for £20.
It's a bit beaten up but everything moves.
If I really like it I might have to get a pretty set to replace my Suntour VX GT RD...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-22-22, 02:43 PM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

Yay, I've been looking for some clincher rims...

Yay, I've been looking for some clincher rims since I've only got those new fangled tubulars at the moment (on Mavic Monthlery Route).
Mostly because I could fix clinchers on the road side 40+ years...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-22, 05:48 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

I've been having urban pedestrian issues, and...

I've been having urban pedestrian issues, and there's only one traditional solution: Buy a bell on Ebay
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-21, 09:54 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

Wiggle LifeLine Essential Track Pump in...

Wiggle LifeLine Essential Track Pump in blue:https://www.wiggle.co.uk/lifeline-essential-track-pump
Ordered on 25th, for the massive sum of £9.99 + £3 postage :)

It actually works, and it seems...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-07-21, 10:51 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

I really hate those plastic crank dust caps with...

I really hate those plastic crank dust caps with the slit that nobody has removed for the last 38 years so you end up being not that careful removing them and they get all manky.
Solution is some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-21, 10:07 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

Good to hear, all the info I read on here said...

Good to hear,
all the info I read on here said they were good.
Bit of a surprise to find an all chrome one, suppose I'd better fit it then :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-21, 09:48 AM
Replies: 8,823
Views: 1,143,077
Posted By Aardwolf

Yay, SunTour Power Shifter for £15 off Ebay. My...

Yay, SunTour Power Shifter for £15 off Ebay.
My VX shifter was having problems so I ordered this as a backup, then I may have fixed the VX.

Stripped it down and cleaned and reassembled, seems to...
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