kamaalo Posted September 20, 2015 Posted September 20, 2015 Finally took her out for a light cycle Loose cog, quintonb, HeyYou and 4 others 7
Fat Boab Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Looks very nice. I'm going through a similar project - also with my first bike - but adding a MTB group set to make touring a bit easier. It's certainly a pleasure to have friction shifters to accommodate whatever speed drivetrain, rather than have to use specific STIs! I wonder how long it will take me to remember to reach down to change gear rather than flick the brake lever?! ;-)  Some work-in-progress pictures of my 1982 Raleigh Royal project. As suggested elsewhere it is indeed amazing what you can achieve with sunlight, paraffin, al foil, brasso, a girlfriend who could colour-match for Plascon, nail-varnish, wax and a lot of elbow grease!  Loose cog, Featherbrew and HeyYou 3
Eppie Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Some work-in-progress pictures of my 1982 Raleigh Royal project. As suggested elsewhere it is indeed amazing what you can achieve with sunlight, paraffin, al foil, brasso, a girlfriend who could colour-match for Plascon, nail-varnish, wax and a lot of elbow grease! raleigh forks.jpg raleigh badge.jpgThat is a really nice looking bike. Love the colour. Fat Boab 1
Fat Boab Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 That is a really nice looking bike. Love the colour. Ta muchly. Sort of a British racing green..... Back-in-the-day a very modern and desirable colour, as I recollect. Now, even more so!  Just a bit more TLC required, need to make a drop-bolt for the rear caliper and some odds and sods (down tube protector eventually!), and then test-ride time. Strangely the last time I rode it, about 2 years ago, in the Cradle 2 okes, riding in the opposite direction, rubber-necked me and nearly crashed...... Greg*P 1
Greg*P Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Love the Atlanta's Warren, but would like something a little older for the Paletti.
wynandk Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Hi guys. I have a 1980's Peugeot frame that's 58cm big. According to all charts I should be riding a 54cm bicycle. Would anyone be interested in swopping a similar condition/age/type frame with me? I want to get the bicycle sprayed but would like to see if I can get a proper size frame first. If you want to see the frame I've got some photos on the site from when I started getting components together.Â
Fat Boab Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 (edited) Are through seat bolts still widely available from local bike shops (frame below)? Edited September 21, 2015 by Fat Boab
Featherbrew Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Are through seat bolts still widely available from local bike shops (frame below)?Try Westdene Cycles around the corner from University of Johannesburg. They've been around a really long time and do carry stock of older bike parts.
Cippo Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 1959 Bowden Spacelander DJR, EvanB and Rocket ship 3
Fat Boab Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Try Westdene Cycles around the corner from University of Johannesburg. They've been around a really long time and do carry stock of older bike parts. Ta muchly!
Chro Mo Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Ta muchly!I might have a spare in my box. let me check PM me if I haven't got back to you in a few days (or if you come right) will only  cost you postageÂ
DJR Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 1959 Bowden SpacelanderThat bike is ten lightyears ahead of the hippest hipsters on the coolness scale! Loose cog 1
olffie1 Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Do it!Do it! QLFFIE1 do it for PE. lets get this fly off the wall and flying.
olffie1 Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Hi Guys ......We are looking at a retro ride at the Herald Cycle Tour in Feb again .....please this is a chance to have the input from a National perspective for the Retro guys to get together. We are going to organise the bikes to go on show again which created much interest during the registration for the competitors. The hall has full security because this is where the exhibitors showed and sold their wares. HeyYou and Loose cog 2
HeyYou Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 Are through seat bolts still widely available from local bike shops (frame below)? frame touch up 1.jpg If you can't get locally, I bought fromhttp://www.defietsenmaker.nl/and he posted them to SA. Cost about €3 each, I think. Very nice guy. Also bought original ALAN decals, €11
olffie1 Posted September 21, 2015 Posted September 21, 2015 I am keen and will let you have details by latest Mon am. Thanks!!!!!!!!Have you ordered from Cyclomondo yet?
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