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Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-02-20, 01:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,605
Posted By biggs682

Yes already been in touch with guy on retrobike...

Yes already been in touch with guy on retrobike to confirm what the seller was telling me .

He was the original owner , just need some dry weather now and with a lockdown approaching fast i think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-20, 02:36 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 1,605
Posted By biggs682

Dave Lloyd

Just added this Dave Llyod to my collection , loads of chrome on the rear half and lots of his signatures .

Just waiting for a dry day so i can ride it .

But it's nice enough to just look at ....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-20, 12:00 AM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 191,079
Posted By biggs682

Thank you i wonder what happened to the chrome or...

Thank you i wonder what happened to the chrome or perhaps it's hiding under the yellow
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-20, 02:23 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,996
Posted By biggs682

They just ride so well

They just ride so well
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-20, 01:21 PM
Replies: 1,028
Views: 191,079
Posted By biggs682

Just acquired this Eddy Merckx non original paint...

Just acquired this Eddy Merckx non original paint so no logo's told it blue in colour
Down tube is larger diameter than top and seat tube
Bottom picture is original owner riding it
Trying to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-16-20, 02:27 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,938
Posted By biggs682

Well quick update the cream and maroon R.E.W has...

Well quick update the cream and maroon R.E.W has been sold and will hopefully be renovated by it's new owner.

In the meantime I got contacted by someone clearing out a garage who had a bike for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-19, 01:02 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,938
Posted By biggs682

Tom if you let me have a drive side picture of...

Tom if you let me have a drive side picture of yours along with the frame number and it's layout I can do some looking
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-19, 03:14 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,745
Posted By biggs682

oh those are nice

oh those are nice
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-19, 03:13 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,938
Posted By biggs682

Latest thoughts is to build it up as a simple...

Latest thoughts is to build it up as a simple fixie and just use & abuse it , need to make a decision quickly
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-19, 02:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,938
Posted By biggs682

Still not managed to find out who made this...

Still not managed to find out who made this machine
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-19, 08:35 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 3,500
Posted By biggs682

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

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Here is my latest Aende , can't add much to this thread other than...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-17-18, 12:55 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,454
Posted By biggs682

Mine came with the original bag and a set of...

Mine came with the original bag and a set of white celluloid guards that were very beaten up
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-18, 03:10 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,938
Posted By biggs682

Stampings read 7753 across the centre of the...

Stampings read 7753 across the centre of the bottom bracket and then 448 just off to 1 side

It would have been a classic looking frame in it's heyday and like all R.E.W ' s that i have ridden a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-12-18, 03:06 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,938
Posted By biggs682

Yes matching numbers on fork and bottom bracket...

Yes matching numbers on fork and bottom bracket https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/675x900/img_20180310_163256326_3a2985b8871506dd2ce9b65f971d57f188d1afa2.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-18, 12:37 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,454
Posted By biggs682

Wow that looks a good find

Wow that looks a good find
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-18, 12:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,938
Posted By biggs682

wow what a great reply , Kevin Sayles has already...

wow what a great reply , Kevin Sayles has already confirmed that my cream and flamboyant red one was not built at Woodrup so the hunt for it's maker is unknown still
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-18, 09:19 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,938
Posted By biggs682

Quick update finally got this old girl up and...

Quick update finally got this old girl up and running last night and then did some fine tuning this morning to enable it to be ridden for my commutes today

Sorry about the bars but they are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-18, 09:56 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,454
Posted By biggs682

Thank you

Thank you
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-19-18, 01:39 AM
Replies: 47
Views: 9,454
Posted By biggs682

This is my 1950's Hercules Aston tourist all...

This is my 1950's Hercules Aston tourist all original when I got it but have since swapped the wheels for 27" ones , which meant shorter reach calipers , had to replace the stem as it broken .
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-18, 01:47 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,287
Posted By biggs682

Thanks , yes i noticed that as well I have...

Thanks , yes i noticed that as well
I have some Daytona decals aka Triumph Motorbike and i am hoping to fit those without the last A but they might be a bit big so i need to have a go and see what...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-18, 07:29 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 5,821
Posted By biggs682

This is my old Dunelt and it has to be the...

This is my old Dunelt and it has to be the smoothest bike to ride i have in my stable

Quite a story to this old girl , i got it from the original owner who had hand painted it twice by time i got...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-02-18, 07:23 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 7,287
Posted By biggs682

This is my Roadmaster finished it a couple of...

This is my Roadmaster finished it a couple of weeks ago but just getting round to using it for my daily commuter , really enjoying the simplicity of the single speed
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-18, 09:47 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 8,832
Posted By biggs682

At 5ft 10" i prefer larger sized bikes for sure ,...

At 5ft 10" i prefer larger sized bikes for sure , dont ask me why

I have a couple of 23" and bigger frames that i prefer riding over the smaller ones in the stable , this old 50's Raleigh is one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-18, 09:23 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,938
Posted By biggs682

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/rew_1566ace2c2e6df4e501208928c15f1d262ec443c.jpg

Black R.E.W
Well not much has happened on the the cream and red R.E.W in the last...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-18-18, 02:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,938
Posted By biggs682

Have put some pictures up for you on the Facebook...

Have put some pictures up for you on the Facebook page R.E.W Reynolds Bikes
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-13-18, 04:41 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,938
Posted By biggs682

I use to work with a guy who was a customer of...

I use to work with a guy who was a customer of the shops and he use to take great pleasure in telling me it " was a proper bike shop back in the day not like these boutique shops we have now "

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-18, 03:36 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,938
Posted By biggs682

Will do but it wont be till later in week

Will do but it wont be till later in week
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-18, 03:35 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,938
Posted By biggs682

Now thats a thought

Now thats a thought
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-18, 03:34 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,938
Posted By biggs682

Wow those letters would have been great to see ,...

Wow those letters would have been great to see , he is a mystery man as not much info about him and even less about who built his frames . It has come to light quite recently that Woodrup built some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-12-18, 03:30 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,938
Posted By biggs682

Not a descendant but he is another...

Not a descendant but he is another Northamptonshire person and i think he actually does have an R.E.W Bike
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-09-18, 09:08 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 7,938
Posted By biggs682

R.E.W Reynolds of Northampton

Just thought i would share my latest find that i picked up last night its an R.E.W Reynolds of Northampton this will be the 6th one i have owned over the years and only the second to carry a full 531...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-18, 01:54 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,365
Posted By biggs682

It does and so do the rest of my 27" fleet

It does and so do the rest of my 27" fleet
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-18, 06:57 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,365
Posted By biggs682

Thanks . Its full 531 tubing nice...

Thanks .

Its full 531 tubing nice pearlescent paint finish and all original paint and transfers not so sure re the mechanical bits .
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-02-18, 04:01 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,365
Posted By biggs682

Got a few more like this so will get them posted

Got a few more like this so will get them posted
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-01-18, 05:02 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,365
Posted By biggs682

Harry Middleton

Thought i would treat you all again to another one of my retro rides that turned up half way through the year .

Harry Middleton was a Merseyside shop till mid 80's , this one is from the late 70's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-18, 09:44 AM
Replies: 223
Views: 60,931
Posted By biggs682

Some nice bikes on this thread

Some nice bikes on this thread
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-18, 07:42 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 810
Posted By biggs682

Thanks Bill

Thanks Bill
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-28-18, 05:34 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 3,686
Posted By biggs682

i use an mtb for commuting and average between 12...

i use an mtb for commuting and average between 12 - 14.5 mph depending upon the foot traffic , whilst out on the retro road bikes i average 14 - 17 mph again route dependant
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-28-18, 05:31 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 810
Posted By biggs682

Thanks Brent , i like it for its simplicity and...

Thanks Brent , i like it for its simplicity and thinks like the lovely Nervex Legere Series 48 lugs
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-18, 10:14 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 810
Posted By biggs682

Thanks there is not a lot of info in the Uk about...

Thanks there is not a lot of info in the Uk about them either , shop still going in Wallsall now run by his daughter but no records of builds etc etc . Feels quite light for what it is and rides very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-18, 08:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 810
Posted By biggs682

F R Russell

This F R Russell is my current winter bike an di am enjoying it so much i might even have it refinished when winter stops in the uk .

Here is a thread i have on going on Cycle chat .

And a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-26-18, 08:46 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 2,529
Posted By biggs682

very nice indeed

very nice indeed
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-18, 09:36 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,543,089
Posted By biggs682

Well this is how it looked last time i rode it ie...

Well this is how it looked last time i rode it ie prior to Dec 2017 its due to come back in to daily commuting use once the frosts have finished .

I would love to have it repainted but the Brown...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
02-19-18, 05:15 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,630
Posted By biggs682

I see a lot of people making belts out of old...

I see a lot of people making belts out of old tyres
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-18, 05:13 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,543,089
Posted By biggs682

It was initially but the FM hub started to loose...

It was initially but the FM hub started to loose it's fingers and drive so now running a 3 speed hub with 2 cogs , and great fun to ride
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-18, 12:59 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,543,089
Posted By biggs682

Please see this thread on Cyclechat about mine ...

Please see this thread on Cyclechat about mine

https://www.cyclechat.net/threads/my-50s-raleigh-roadster.196906/
Forum: Introductions
02-19-18, 12:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,354
Posted By biggs682

thats only a couple but thanks

thats only a couple but thanks
Forum: Introductions
02-19-18, 12:43 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,354
Posted By biggs682

thanks

thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-18, 12:58 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,885
Posted By biggs682

Very nice and simple, great to ride as well i bet

Very nice and simple, great to ride as well i bet
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-13-18, 12:57 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 4,413
Posted By biggs682

once a bike hs been repainted it can be any make...

once a bike hs been repainted it can be any make or model . Original is original no matter how scruffy
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