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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-25-18, 03:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,711
Posted By vivvov

Hi All Checked out the bike....no heart shaped...

Hi All
Checked out the bike....no heart shaped cut out on the BB...nice frame, chromed dropouts etc but inevitably more surface rust than photos show and with doubts on provenance/real idea of what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-18-18, 06:35 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By vivvov

...Haven't picked it up yet..or paid for it..but...

...Haven't picked it up yet..or paid for it..but maybe I should have listened to your old gut feeling..I'll let you know.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-18, 07:11 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,711
Posted By vivvov

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1200/s_l1600_1__99b2b26f1c9abe505e9e2c13456e004d655af863.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-18, 07:08 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,711
Posted By vivvov

That's the one..

That's the one..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-18, 02:47 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,711
Posted By vivvov

Thanks T-Mar..and there was me thinking I would...

Thanks T-Mar..and there was me thinking I would have to grill the seller...didn't seem right for £35..Benotto or not..the quality of the rear drop outs had me sold.
Read somewhere that Benotto rear...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-18, 12:24 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,711
Posted By vivvov

Is it or is it not (another) Benotto

Hi Allhttps://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1200/s_l1600_eadd827593cd73d1b0827eecc30c14ec90f95705.jpg

Just bid on a Benotto...spares repair..knocked about with a 'loose pedal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-10-18, 12:08 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 545
Posted By vivvov

Is it or is it not (another) Benotto

Hi All
Just bid on a Benotto...spares repair..knocked about with a 'loose pedal arm'.
It's a bitsa everything but is it a Benotto? (low end hi ten p'haps?).
Why I'm asking is there's no pantograph...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-12-17, 06:12 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,142
Posted By vivvov

Hi ..that;s right..It's a single chain ring on...

Hi ..that;s right..It's a single chain ring on the crank set..with no front derailleur.
The chain just keeps missing the teeth in highest rear gear..so I adjusted the rear derailleur to avoid the...
Forum: Mountain Biking
11-29-17, 08:47 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,142
Posted By vivvov

San Francisco Globe problem

Hi there..A friend has purchased a second hand San Francisco Globe and the chain keeps coming off the front chain ring every time the bike's in highest gear...any ideas?
He's played about with rear...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-14-17, 02:35 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,912
Posted By vivvov

Repainting a frame and forks

Hello All

I need advice on the process of repainting a '50's Parkes Magpie.
I've stripped it down to bar metal and I'm about to give it a wipe down with phosphoric acid solution to treat the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-25-17, 10:17 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 680
Posted By vivvov

Tag it bike security system...???

Hello All, bit of a UK centric question...on security.

Usually wouldn't come across this due to few of my bikes being anywhere near modern but I recently ended up with an aluminium Dawes from...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-17, 02:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 936
Posted By vivvov

I wasn't thinking straight..I've the eBay...

I wasn't thinking straight..I've the eBay pictures..all five frames.
The Humber sports is pretty much ready to build up 'as is'.although has patina to the extent of a rustic respray would go...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-17, 08:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 936
Posted By vivvov

....names like that, how could I not!

....names like that, how could I not!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-17, 08:34 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 936
Posted By vivvov

...they're all tucked up and dry,in my folk's...

...they're all tucked up and dry,in my folk's basement..couple of weeks before I get back there but photos to come. Had to start somewhere so started on the Parkes..
All 5 frames for 50...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-17, 09:33 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 936
Posted By vivvov

...thought I'd rebuild with age related parts but...

...thought I'd rebuild with age related parts but I've a set of alloy wheels running a fixed cog..with tubs..never used them/fixed cog in London equals lunacy..but thought what with benelux parts not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-17, 09:28 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 936
Posted By vivvov

Parkes Lightweight..Magpie I presume

I recently picked up five frames..all interesting on a sliding scale of rarity.
I picked them up from a retired gent who just seemed glad I was keen to do something with them because he had too many...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-17, 09:02 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,181
Posted By vivvov

Back from the north and have sourced a pair of...

Back from the north and have sourced a pair of alloy 26 x1 3/8's running a single speed freewheel on the back..not period correct but half the weight and no rust....time to rebuild the above Raleigh...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-17, 02:11 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,181
Posted By vivvov

I'll get the rear wheel out of the attic after...

I'll get the rear wheel out of the attic after I've been to Wales..then up north (check with my folks and it's still grim) for the 5 frame medley..and take photos of all.. but in the meantime.....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-17, 02:12 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,181
Posted By vivvov

...you're right..that black undercoat on the old...

...you're right..that black undercoat on the old Raleigh .. pure alchemy.
I'll be building it slowly because.. I've gone and done it! the wife's going to kill me (aka Greg Mitchell the sandy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-17, 10:13 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,181
Posted By vivvov

...as for neutralising phosphoric..I might be...

...as for neutralising phosphoric..I might be wrong?? but thought phosphoric acid converted rust to iron phosphate, leaving it blackened but denatured..(used to concentrated it leaves a residue but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-17, 09:47 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,181
Posted By vivvov

Thanks for the info..think I will go with oily...

Thanks for the info..think I will go with oily rag..
..thought I'd stick a picture up..everyone likes a photo..hope it's uploaded.
Managed to get all the parts bar the Brooks saddle (last owner...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-17, 03:47 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,181
Posted By vivvov

Raleigh Lenton..best treatment?

Hi All
Lacquer or not lacquer?
Just picked up a 50's Raleigh Lenton. Structurally fine but the frame and forks look like they've been in a sandstorm...plenty of "patina"!
I've stripped the whole...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-17, 11:01 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,292
Posted By vivvov

Thanks for the photos 1989pre..have you got one...

Thanks for the photos 1989pre..have you got one of the serial number placement?
The frame I've acquired has them stamped on the twin bottom stay lugs..4 digits on each stay out stamped parallel to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-17, 10:49 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,292
Posted By vivvov

Thanks for the photos 1989pre..have you got one...

Thanks for the photos 1989pre..have you got one of the serial number placement?
The frame I've acquired has them stamped on the twin bottom stay lugs..4 digits on each stay out stamped parallel to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-17, 06:48 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,292
Posted By vivvov

..and is your friend Jim Davey related to Charlie...

..and is your friend Jim Davey related to Charlie Davey...or Dave Davey?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-17, 06:46 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,292
Posted By vivvov

I did check out the classic lightweight Dave...

I did check out the classic lightweight Dave Davey page..and googled away trying to find a photo of a DD bottom bracket, to see where the serial number might be situated, but came up with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-17, 06:32 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,651
Posted By vivvov

Thanks for the posts....Looks like one side has...

Thanks for the posts....Looks like one side has been re milled/re threaded to take a larger diameter (possibly Italian??) cup...but the other side was 'left as is' and take a British 1.37 inch/24tpi...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-17, 09:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 726
Posted By vivvov

Bit of a reminisce..showing my age but in '83 I...

Bit of a reminisce..showing my age but in '83 I cycled round Ireland with two mates ..on a lovely old Peninne. Just out of Dublin the BB de threaded..and the shop in Dublin said we could fix it by...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-17, 09:09 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 726
Posted By vivvov

Thanks for the replies ...just continuing...

Thanks for the replies
...just continuing on...if the left side has been re threaded to take a larger diameter cup than 1.37..is the likeliest re thread size Italian.
..and if the shell has two...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-24-17, 08:46 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 726
Posted By vivvov

Mangled misshape Bottom Bracket..replacement solution anyone?

Hello all

I acquired a bike the other day. Mainly got it for the 26 x13/8 alloy wheels but was also pleased that it's made from Nervex Pro lugs and (presumably )531 tubing...plus a lovely chrome...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-17, 08:06 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,651
Posted By vivvov

I'll measure the rivet hole distance..long shot...

I'll measure the rivet hole distance..long shot me thinks.

But I'm onwards with the dismantling........The bottom bracket was a pig to get out..plastic cups spinning away but not unthreading. Had...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-17, 07:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,651
Posted By vivvov

Gave it a careful go with removing the paint...

Gave it a careful go with removing the paint where the head badge sat..unfortunately no outline.
So I got on with dismantling the frame and forks...
The serial number on the fork matches the frame...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-17, 04:07 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,651
Posted By vivvov

...downtube wise...no ripple..nice and straight...

...downtube wise...no ripple..nice and straight ..the markings are from a couple of band on pump holders
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-24-17, 04:05 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,651
Posted By vivvov

Thanks for the replies..even from the distance of...

Thanks for the replies..even from the distance of the interweb, I knew it was a nice frame...the double bonus being I was searching for 26 x 13/8 for a 50's Raleigh Lenton ladies stepthrough...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-17, 03:18 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,292
Posted By vivvov

Possible Dave Davey lightweight..? Anyone got one?

Hello All..Anyone got a Dave Davey?

I got carried away over the weekend..ended up acquiring a Nervex lugged Heinz variety bicycle.
Needs a strip and refurb and the modern bits and a nice pair of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-17, 12:30 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,651
Posted By vivvov

..forgotten extra..

..forgot to mention the amazing handlebar stem...and the weird bottom bracket screwed on retainer.
More photos:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-17, 12:22 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,651
Posted By vivvov

Unknown Nervex lugged frame needs identifying if possible

Hello All
Mystery frame.

I saw this frame whilst searching for a 26 x 13/8 alloy replacement wheelset for a ladies Raleigh Lenton I've got in the basement.
I could see the Nervex lugs!..minimal...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-17, 11:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,571
Posted By vivvov

I'm up at my folks..so no access to my box of...

I'm up at my folks..so no access to my box of spare BB cups so not sure if English thread or not.
On other threads the EO in a diamond seems to point towards English/European.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-17, 11:31 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,571
Posted By vivvov

..tempted to keep the look... quick wire wool,...

..tempted to keep the look... quick wire wool, phosphoric acid wipe down and then clear coat it.
It would be a talking point if nothing else...plus a very nice 80s tourer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-17, 11:16 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,571
Posted By vivvov

...Aah, sorry folks ...I did cock up the weight...

...Aah, sorry folks
...I did cock up the weight stat...frame: 2.3kg...forks 815g. That now makes sense.
...forks and frame may well be a mismatch...both have canti braze ons but the forks have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-17, 07:11 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,571
Posted By vivvov

Forgot to say thanks in advance..

Forgot to say thanks in advance..
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-17, 07:09 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,571
Posted By vivvov

Unknown frame but I've a serial number.....

Hello All
I've just bought a frame and forks off of ebay. Paint has been removed to a large extent and the only decals present are Reynolds 531 stickers on the forks (89 to 95 vintage).
Serial...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-16, 11:50 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,125
Posted By vivvov

Viking Avanti

As requested..one Viking Avanti 12 that looks, to me, like a Viking Vision...

528161
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-19-16, 09:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 3,125
Posted By vivvov

Anybody heard of Viking Avanti 12 (Reynolds 531)?

Hello All

Trying to track down a Viking..decal says Avanti 12 on the top tube near the head tube. Reynolds 531 decal on top of seat tube.
There's not much out there on google..kind of looks same...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-03-16, 12:22 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 853
Posted By vivvov

Update...contacted Trevor Jarvis and he wrote...

Update...contacted Trevor Jarvis and he wrote back...
It's one of his frames..turns out the head badge transfers are a one off..Mr Jarvis can't quite remember who without a frame number (but there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-16, 12:18 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,164
Posted By vivvov

Update...contacted Trevor Jarvis and he wrote...

Update...contacted Trevor Jarvis and he wrote back...
It's one of his frames..turns out the head badge transfers are a one off..Mr Jarvis can't quite remember who without a frame number (but there...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-20-16, 02:36 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 3,164
Posted By vivvov

..had a google..had a mallet handy..held the...

..had a google..had a mallet handy..held the forks in one hand..screwed in the wedge a few turns.. bonked the compression plug with the mallet...hey hey! success..forks and frame are separated.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-16, 02:33 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 853
Posted By vivvov

Had a rethink over what you posted..had a...

Had a rethink over what you posted..had a google..had a mallet handy..held the forks in one had bonked the compression plug with the mallet...hey hey! success!
Thanks dsaul.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-16, 12:51 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 853
Posted By vivvov

Thanks dsaul..reckon we're getting somewhere...

Thanks dsaul..reckon we're getting somewhere now..

but would aluminium form a corrosion bond with carbon fibre?..hate to start hard tapping and leveraging on a set of Alpina Wing TT forks (..now...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-20-16, 05:33 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 853
Posted By vivvov

I'm glad it's not just me being confused! The...

I'm glad it's not just me being confused!
The transverse hole in the stem that then has the hole off of it (What!) seems to have no purpose..no hidden grub screw no nothing..it's weird.

Any more...
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