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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-19, 03:16 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,901
Posted By Nerdy Norm

These guys do great work: ...

These guys do great work:
https://www.magliamo.be/custom-products/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-18, 06:48 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 2,958
Posted By Nerdy Norm

It's a bike shop in Gent, Belgium (not far from...

It's a bike shop in Gent, Belgium (not far from me) - still in existence. Apparently they used to run a racing team until the mid-60s:
https://nl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dossche_Sport
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-15-15, 09:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 1,432
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Not a lot left, but might give you something to...

Not a lot left, but might give you something to work with:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7141/6561906491_3a8a8f091d_z.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-14, 04:20 AM
Replies: 610
Views: 166,660
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Klein = Small in Dutch

Klein = Small in Dutch
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-03-14, 01:28 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,588
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Old pics of celebrities on their bikes

Some great pics here:
http://www.voicesofeastanglia.com/2013/07/baby-you-can-ride-my-bike.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-29-14, 04:58 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 905
Posted By Nerdy Norm

361902 Not a lot of info out there... ...

361902

Not a lot of info out there...
http://www.gracesguide.co.uk/Veeco_Cycle_Manufacuring_Co
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-13, 11:10 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,137
Posted By Nerdy Norm

1960 - source:...

1960 - source: http://www.raleigh.co.uk/Company/History/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-08-13, 03:42 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 681
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Cotter press (UK and Europe C&Vers)

Just spotted what seems to be a very similar cotter press to that sold by Bikesmith. I can't vouch for the quality (I've got the Bikesmith one and it's great!), but this one's in the UK so works out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-01-13, 12:04 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 490
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Have a search of the forum, it's been covered...

Have a search of the forum, it's been covered plenty of times.

The bottom line is that you have to spread the fork and also file the dropouts, both easy jobs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-13, 06:49 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,494
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Sorry, I didn't mean to have a go, it just made...

Sorry, I didn't mean to have a go, it just made me chuckle :)

A viola is a musical instrument, the French word you're looking for is "voilą" meaning "there you go". Somewhat strangely, it's also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-13, 06:00 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,494
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Please tell me that was ironic ;)

Please tell me that was ironic ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-13, 05:18 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,494
Posted By Nerdy Norm

:) It wouldn't normally bother me, but that...

:) It wouldn't normally bother me, but that flag's so far out, it's a joke.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-28-13, 02:29 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 2,494
Posted By Nerdy Norm

The flag on that Falcon shirt looks like it was...

The flag on that Falcon shirt looks like it was drawn by a child. The crosses of St George and St Patrick seem to be of the same thickness, and the St Patrick's cross is (incorrectly) centrally...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-13, 03:23 PM
Replies: 763
Views: 269,946
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Medale?

Medale?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-13, 01:50 PM
Replies: 610
Views: 166,660
Posted By Nerdy Norm

http://www.classicrendezvous.com/Benelux/Merckx/Me...

http://www.classicrendezvous.com/Benelux/Merckx/Merckx_main.htm
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-13, 12:50 PM
Replies: 610
Views: 166,660
Posted By Nerdy Norm

I stand corrected - it's Dutch in the same way...

I stand corrected - it's Dutch in the same way that a Merckx is Belgian ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-09-13, 12:10 AM
Replies: 610
Views: 166,660
Posted By Nerdy Norm

It's not Belgian, it's Dutch. But at least they...

It's not Belgian, it's Dutch. But at least they speak the same language, albeit with a strange accent in the Netherlands ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-13, 05:45 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,137
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Nice NOS 26TPI wingnuts on Ebay: ...

Nice NOS 26TPI wingnuts on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=350756660453&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-13, 04:42 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,989
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Yes, very interesting. But I can't, I really...

Yes, very interesting. But I can't, I really can't :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-13, 02:52 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,989
Posted By Nerdy Norm

1936 BSA on Ebay - 3-speed derailleur?

Looks interesting...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=221192213357&ssPageName=ADME:B:SS:GB:1123

300627
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-05-12, 06:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,774
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Thanks guys, the OP was from back in the summer....

Thanks guys, the OP was from back in the summer. I decided to stick with the brown leather grips as they're far more comfortable than the plastic ones, and the colour's pretty much spot-on with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-04-12, 10:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,774
Posted By Nerdy Norm

@ Mike: I got them from Ebay seller "sunig00_1",...

@ Mike: I got them from Ebay seller "sunig00_1", although he doesn't seem to be offering any at the moment. Might be worth messaging him...

@ Canyon: thanks, they're already pretty much the same...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-12, 11:31 AM
Replies: 46
Views: 6,247
Posted By Nerdy Norm

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Multi-Wall-Mounted-5-Bike-C...

http://i.ebayimg.com/t/Multi-Wall-Mounted-5-Bike-Cycle-Rack-Holder-Stand-NEW-/01/!B8422B!!2k~$(KGrHqUOKjUEzF0y01tMBM4Qccj3W!~~0_12.JPG
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-07-12, 07:24 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 696
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Damn, how did I miss that one?! Is it on...

Damn, how did I miss that one?!

Is it on every year? Must get it in the diary...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-12, 03:23 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 652
Posted By Nerdy Norm

If it was a 23" instead of a 21", I'd be...

If it was a 23" instead of a 21", I'd be seriously tempted. Thankfully for my wallet, it's not.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-06-12, 02:49 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 652
Posted By Nerdy Norm

NOS Raleigh Superbe

Compared to what I've put into my 3-speeds to get them even close to this condition, this seems positively cheap!
...
Forum: Commuting
09-30-12, 04:36 AM
Replies: 83
Views: 3,585
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Round my way, there's often a button next to the...

Round my way, there's often a button next to the bike zone at traffic lights so the cyclist can press it to change the lights.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-12, 12:38 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,137
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Still available from Old Bike Trader...

Still available from Old Bike Trader (http://www.oldbiketrader.co.uk/display_Sturmey_Archer.php?options=brakegear) at 95p ($1.50) each.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-12, 02:09 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,774
Posted By Nerdy Norm

These are the brown grips in close-up. They are...

These are the brown grips in close-up. They are in fact real leather.

http://www.theoldbicycleshowroom.co.uk/ekmps/shops/theoldbicycle/images/dimension-leather-handlebar-grips-1853-p.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-12, 01:47 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,774
Posted By Nerdy Norm

The Brooks saddle is freshly Proofhided and...

The Brooks saddle is freshly Proofhided and almost unridden. The colours are close enough now, and will probably get closer.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-12, 01:45 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,774
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Yes, a few tweaks still remain to be done. Go...

Yes, a few tweaks still remain to be done. Go easy on me, it's my first build :)

For the grips, since it's the first bike I've ridden without an upright position since my early 80s Raleigh Medale...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-12, 09:05 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,774
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Need your help - 3-speed racer aesthetics

I can't make my mind up - should I go with the grey torpedo grips (look more authentic) or the brown faux-leather ones (more comfortable, match the saddle)?

Please vote at the top of the page :)
...
Forum: Forum Suggestions & User Assistance
09-19-12, 08:46 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,959
Posted By Nerdy Norm

iOS app gives a connection error, then crashes. I...

iOS app gives a connection error, then crashes. I think it's only on wifi, 3G seems OK. Only way to temporarily cure it is to kill the app, then relaunch it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-17-12, 02:48 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,689
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Thanks, just got to get used to riding it now...

Thanks, just got to get used to riding it now...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-12, 12:20 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,689
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Finally got around to fitting the Lauterwasser...

Finally got around to fitting the Lauterwasser bars and 8cm stem today. It feels a lot more roomy in the cockpit now, I just hope I'm going to get used to the drop position. I haven't ridden with any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-12, 12:31 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,137
Posted By Nerdy Norm

You can buy a new nut and bolt from Old Bike...

You can buy a new nut and bolt from Old Bike Trader.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-30-12, 11:49 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 932
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Interesting magnetic light design

No good for the CF'ers though :)

http://www.huhmagazine.co.uk/4194/magnetic-led-bike-light

http://www.huhmagazine.co.uk/images/uploaded/led_light_01.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-12, 12:05 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 6,133
Posted By Nerdy Norm

I have to say that whilst I quite like the...

I have to say that whilst I quite like the design, I don't remember ever seeing anyone who wasn't female riding that style of frame, either here in Belgium, or in the UK. Of course, that doesn't mean...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-20-12, 12:08 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,137
Posted By Nerdy Norm

I can't vouch for the product, but I've dealt...

I can't vouch for the product, but I've dealt with the seller on several occasions with no problems.

Raleigh list the tyre on their site, so I guess it's just a standard line which can be ordered...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-13-12, 11:24 PM
Replies: 95
Views: 5,838
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Must die: Aaaahsuuuhm (especially when...

Must die:

Aaaahsuuuhm

(especially when spoken in a fake American accent on this side of the Atlantic)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-10-12, 12:29 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,137
Posted By Nerdy Norm

It has a large "R" moulded into the reflective...

It has a large "R" moulded into the reflective surface and "Raleigh Industries" on the surround. The total diameter (black rubber surround included) is 48.5mm.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-12, 09:16 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,028
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Old Bike Trader? Around two-thirds of the way...

Old Bike Trader? Around two-thirds of the way down:
http://www.oldbiketrader.co.uk/display_Raleigh.php?options=parts
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-12, 08:27 AM
Replies: 614
Views: 181,524
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Nope, a pair of forks. I guess it's a bit daft,...

Nope, a pair of forks. I guess it's a bit daft, but then so is a pair of jeans. That's why in most languages, "jeans" is a singular word.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-12, 08:12 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,689
Posted By Nerdy Norm

The more pics the better, I say! Yours looks...

The more pics the better, I say!

Yours looks great, low and lean - I guess the frame geometry is a little less upright than my Raleigh, which helps...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-12, 07:40 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,689
Posted By Nerdy Norm

We need pics :)

We need pics :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-12, 07:34 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,180
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Sorry if my post came across as mocking in any...

Sorry if my post came across as mocking in any way, it really wasn't meant like that. Just offering a native-UK perspective...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-12, 12:16 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,689
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Normally, I would say that it would be a very...

Normally, I would say that it would be a very satisfactory transaction ;)

However, overnight I've just had a response from the company which is apparently Soma's UK distributor, following a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-09-12, 12:09 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,535,137
Posted By Nerdy Norm

The reflector on my 1949 Sports is just under 5cm...

The reflector on my 1949 Sports is just under 5cm across. I don't have the reflectors I bought from Thailand (same seller you linked to) to hand, but I remember comparing them when they arrived, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-12, 07:48 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 14,689
Posted By Nerdy Norm

Thanks, but their website doesn't quote shipping...

Thanks, but their website doesn't quote shipping outside the US. If they can do it, I guess it would cost as much as the bars, then I'd have to add on the import duty and VAT (sales tax) which is the...
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