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02-21-24, 06:13 AM
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Posted By Kekec1965

[QUOTE=juvela;23132927]----- this is...

[QUOTE=juvela;23132927]-----

this is something have long wondered about...

as to whether or not the company produced their own pedal cycles

I donl't think so. As a student in 80s I collected...
02-21-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,497
Posted By Kekec1965

[QUOTE=SwimmerMike;23161603]I still need to add...

[QUOTE=SwimmerMike;23161603]I still need to add pedals, tape the tires, and set up the shifting.

And bell :)
02-04-24, 03:04 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 222
Posted By Kekec1965

Fab, never seen these before, must investigate...

Fab, never seen these before, must investigate :thumb:
02-03-24, 10:39 AM
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Views: 222
Posted By Kekec1965

Post war nostalgia Part 5

Warm day, in fact too warm for early February, so I took this lovely Ephgrave for a quick test ride. Saying test ride as some issues with DT shifters - Campagnolo does not fit on French braze-on...
02-02-24, 08:06 AM
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Posted By Kekec1965

Red bikes are faster apparently, but this one is...

Red bikes are faster apparently, but this one is made for low and slow.
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Replies: 8
Views: 566
Posted By Kekec1965

[QUOTE=jPrichard10;23144926]That's funny, the...

[QUOTE=jPrichard10;23144926]That's funny, the market is so low in the US right now. Yes, it looks only AUS keeps the prices up at the moment, here in UK you can choose and pick some fabolous bikes...
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Views: 566
Posted By Kekec1965

Not sure how the market is in US at the moment,...

Not sure how the market is in US at the moment, but in UK/Europe is pretty dire for vintage bikes and parts. My suggestion would be to split the Campagnolo pedals (If they are indeed Superleggeri)...
01-17-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 332
Posted By Kekec1965

Thanks very much unworthy1 great info supplied. ...

Thanks very much unworthy1 great info supplied. Looked at the above catalogue and for Track frame it does not mention that it is built with Campagnolo ends? This bike ^ does not have any stamps on...
01-16-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 5
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Posted By Kekec1965

Holdsworth track/path ID help needed

Last Sunday purchase and same day pick up, a lovely Holdsworth (?) path/track bike. Wraparound seatstays, Nervex lugs, Nervex bottom bracket shell, 27.2mm seat pin, some excellent parts such as...
11-04-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 198
Posted By Kekec1965

VELROMA Made in Italy badged steel quill stem

Picked up today at cycle jumble, not much to be found on the net, anybody have any info about these? Cinelli copy/made perhaps?

Thanks in advance...
10-17-23, 10:53 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 507
Posted By Kekec1965

They went on till 80's but not in bike industry...

They went on till 80's but not in bike industry as far as I know. the stamp used ^ was dropped some time in 50s, when 531 become more popular, read they could charge more for tubing :)
10-17-23, 10:52 AM
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Posted By Kekec1965

Crown looks same to me and the stamp by Accel &...

Crown looks same to me and the stamp by Accel & Pollock of G/13/16 is explained as ' G/13/16 = Gauge (wall thickness is 13-standard wire gauge one end and 16 the other = 2.3mm thick at the crown and...
10-16-23, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 507
Posted By Kekec1965

M for mystery

Asked on our UK forum, but more people know more facts :)

Serial 20407 on left rear dropout and fork steerer, where there is also A&P stamp and also letter 'M' opposite the serial number. M for...
10-14-23, 09:05 AM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,002
Posted By Kekec1965

I bet real ctc is 16" as is on two of Primo Extra...

I bet real ctc is 16" as is on two of Primo Extra bars I have on my bikes. Il Primo Milano stem and bars Primo Extra/ Giro di Sicilia are both made by/for Holdsworth. I' in possession of the stem...
10-13-23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 175
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Posted By Kekec1965

As per other single speed/fixed bikes, already...

As per other single speed/fixed bikes, already posted on another thread, so let's add it here too, after all it has single cog at rear :) 1950s something, form a, well a bike shop in Exeter, England,...
09-27-23, 12:42 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 393
Posted By Kekec1965

Again, forgot about the chain > both chain and...

Again, forgot about the chain > both chain and chainring are 1/18 and I assume rear cog too, but have not yet tackled it, will do it over the w/end as it needs serious cleaning, you can't see metal...
09-27-23, 12:30 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 393
Posted By Kekec1965

Ah yes, apologies for omitting the forks spacing,...

Ah yes, apologies for omitting the forks spacing, it is indeed 89/114mm :). And, perhaps for English being my third language, for the typo of frame 'descending' into something it is not :speedy:...
09-25-23, 01:40 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 393
Posted By Kekec1965

Thanks my friend, much appreciated. I too put it...

Thanks my friend, much appreciated. I too put it into mid 1950s era. Wheels spoke count is 40/32. That transfer is same as one on head tube I can read (NO)RMAN, but not much else. Pitty as it...
09-24-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 393
Posted By Kekec1965

Post war nostalgia Part 4

Picked up this morning and couldn't wait to have a go at it. A builder that I never heard off, perhaps the living encyclopedia Mr juvela can shed some light on? Norman Pile, apparently from Exeter...
06-30-23, 06:17 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,710
Posted By Kekec1965

Thanks, chainset is Durax Super Course,...

Thanks, chainset is Durax Super Course, re-chromed, looks like new.
06-29-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,710
Posted By Kekec1965

No, the 700 is far better option in terms of rim...

No, the 700 is far better option in terms of rim and tyre choices, plus I can get ready made hubs that will fit the bike, meaning can pick some nice used sets, rather then building from scratch :)
06-28-23, 03:05 PM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,710
Posted By Kekec1965

26" 1 1/4 wheels (used up to 1950s) ETRO is 597...

26" 1 1/4 wheels (used up to 1950s) ETRO is 597 vs 700c at 622, so circa 12mm difference to adjust brakes, and taking into account difference of tyre used on 26" - 32mm vs say 25mm you can get for...
06-28-23, 04:46 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,710
Posted By Kekec1965

More details can be found here...

More details can be found here https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1261881-dave-davey-1950s.html and here https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1267546-pre-war-nostalgia.html

As per...
06-28-23, 04:38 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 23,710
Posted By Kekec1965

[QUOTE=mrv;22935721]nice garage door!! ...

[QUOTE=mrv;22935721]nice garage door!!

That's actually one of the doors of the Eton College rowing centre at Dorney lake :)...
06-26-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 175
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Posted By Kekec1965

My oldest single speed, 1935 EF Russ ...

My oldest single speed, 1935 EF Russ
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And two decades younger Dave Davey
...
06-05-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 175
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Posted By Kekec1965

If you do geek out on vintage rides, than do...

If you do geek out on vintage rides, than do check my other posts, there are few other beauties I shared.

Re CB, I went to a local cycle jumble (first ever time) looking for a pair of high flange...
06-03-23, 10:17 AM
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Posted By Kekec1965

Some great rides on here. This is my 1955 Claud...

Some great rides on here. This is my 1955 Claud Butler
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05-23-23, 07:32 AM
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Posted By Kekec1965

The stem has no quill bolt, as you have...

The stem has no quill bolt, as you have mentioned, it is held in place by pinch of the headclip headset. That fine machine looks similar to one of mine - the SA hub on it is from 1935, still going...
05-13-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 380
Posted By Kekec1965

Post war nostalgia Part 3

A little bit different this time - the big H...or is it? Appears to be 1950s Mk II Magnum Opus - certainly lugs are all correct as confirmed by VCC Hetchins expert, but no serial number on rear drop...
04-30-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 530
Posted By Kekec1965

Ah, it is like a museum of best of British from...

Ah, it is like a museum of best of British from that era, the owner collects bikes and displays them in the shop. He is very knowledgeable and a great mechanic too.
04-30-23, 02:02 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 530
Posted By Kekec1965

[ ...

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https://velobase.com/CompImages/Crankset/50D8DB0A-19AB-440C-B2EC-61087F2DF7CE.jpeg

a treat to see those Hardens!
is rear a D/S?

Rear is flip flop, fixed on side and single speed/geared...
04-30-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 530
Posted By Kekec1965

They are indeed bi-laminated lugs. As per the...

They are indeed bi-laminated lugs. As per the ride (I was not looking for a fixed, just wanted nice hubs and these were the nicest for sale, just attached to the frame, but as you may be aware, nice...
04-30-23, 01:39 PM
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Views: 530
Posted By Kekec1965

Thanks

Thanks
04-29-23, 05:33 PM
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Views: 530
Posted By Kekec1965

I will check for the said numbers, thanks for the...

I will check for the said numbers, thanks for the hint - also looks like I finally need to purchase that Stronglight crank puller. Wowser, your eyes are very good Mr. Juvela or is just the...
04-29-23, 05:28 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 530
Posted By Kekec1965

Thanks

Thanks
04-29-23, 02:13 PM
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Views: 530
Posted By Kekec1965

Post war nostalgia Part 2 - Claud Butler

My first ever cycle jumble visit - it was local and I needed a pair of period hubs for one of my bikes, so went to have a look. There were many hubs, but the ones caught my eye were attached to the...
04-04-23, 01:08 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 478
Posted By Kekec1965

Depends on the era, in 30s they went from small...

Depends on the era, in 30s they went from small bike is better to large is better...for same size person. True that just after war they were bigger sizes readily available. So perhaps the late1940s...
04-04-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 478
Posted By Kekec1965

Thanks. And if interested, bikes of this era are...

Thanks. And if interested, bikes of this era are available here in UK and not at silly prices either ;)
04-04-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 478
Posted By Kekec1965

<br /><br />Indeed, these are Climax type, and...

<br /><br />Indeed, these are Climax type, and looking at the pic above, the levers are most likely same, rather than BSA.

Same as on the Erni Russ (chromed)...
04-04-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 478
Posted By Kekec1965

Pre war nostalgia Part 2 - FW Evans

FW Evans Clubman S, 1937/38. Philips cliphead headset, Chater Lea chainset, Marsh level grip handlebars, BSA levers (one black one silver) and Monitor Climax brakes in black, Brooks B17 Flyer oval...
04-04-23, 07:37 AM
Replies: 434
Views: 55,916
Posted By Kekec1965

Oldies in green

Senior green, isn't that an oxymoron ? Never mind here they are
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!930s EF Russ...
04-04-23, 07:01 AM
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Views: 55,916
Posted By Kekec1965

That Guerciotti at the background :thumb: - shall...

That Guerciotti at the background :thumb: - shall we pick another months for bike in gold?
03-24-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 475
Posted By Kekec1965

FW Evans were predecessor to Evans bike shops,...

FW Evans were predecessor to Evans bike shops, which are all over the UK. The funding person was a clever marketing guy, who also happened to have few ideas of his own how to improve bikes. I had...
03-24-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 475
Posted By Kekec1965

Ha, I must be lucky then, I think all of the...

Ha, I must be lucky then, I think all of the bikes I got from the same source came with adjustable Catos.
03-24-23, 07:19 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 475
Posted By Kekec1965

Thank you as always. I recently stumbled upon a...

Thank you as always. I recently stumbled upon a sell of an estate, whereupon the part of it was a large collection of classic British bikes. So I adopted some :)

Not sure what you mean by Percy...
03-24-23, 07:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 475
Posted By Kekec1965

Thanks you for your comments. They are indeed...

Thanks you for your comments. They are indeed Philips Apollo pedals, bar tape is green leather Brooks and with regards to the bag, originally it had a mahoosive Chossy bag on it supported by a small...
03-24-23, 02:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 475
Posted By Kekec1965

Hm, timely answer too , as I'm about to pick up...

Hm, timely answer too , as I'm about to pick up one of those myself, 1938 Clubman. There is also a 1939 Lightweight Tourer to be had, but one could only have so much - I enclose the pic latter for...
03-23-23, 04:40 PM
Replies: 79
Views: 3,290
Posted By Kekec1965

Needs to be 50's one. 80s is all bling and dope,...

Needs to be 50's one. 80s is all bling and dope, 50s is all sweat and tears. You know what makes for better art....
03-23-23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 239
Posted By Kekec1965

A bit of a post war bling

Ephrgave No1 Lugs, 1959, refurbished by previous owner. Took me a day to remove that old clear coat film from lugs, under under it some surface rust started to appear. Luckily there was a post on...
03-23-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 475
Posted By Kekec1965

Post war nostalgia

To go with my other post (EF Russ), new addition, 1951 AS Gillott Spearpoint.

Original paint, unfortunately there is a small dent on a top tube..... thinking of making a leather sleeve to cover...
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