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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-20-24, 06:43 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 212
Posted By Aardwolf

I replaced the jockey wheels on some SunTour...

I replaced the jockey wheels on some SunTour Cyclone that were 40 years old with sealed bearing ones.
I've done over 500 miles on them and no problems.

They also make a 9-11 speed version:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-20-24, 06:37 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 347
Posted By Aardwolf

Gear calculator is made for this situation: ...

Gear calculator is made for this situation:
https://www.gear-calculator.com/?GR=DERS&KB=30,39,50&RZ=12,25&UF=2125&TF=90&SL=2.6&UN=MPH&DV=speed&GR2=DERS&KB2=30,39,50&RZ2=11,28&UF2=2125
Old at top,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-19-24, 01:15 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 2,454
Posted By Aardwolf

I decided to try the full anti-clockwise loop of...

I decided to try the full anti-clockwise loop of Richmond Park today: https://www.broleur.com/cycling-richmond-park/
I've done parts of it several times and I regulary do a smaller 5 mile circuit on...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-18-24, 01:22 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 769
Posted By Aardwolf

I did some research on Philips / JIS a while back...

I did some research on Philips / JIS a while back when working out what I wanted in a saddle bag tool kit.
This article seems quite good:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 03:21 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 278
Posted By Aardwolf

I got some Mafac Racer from France that had one...

I got some Mafac Racer from France that had one of those washers missing.
Nicked one from a Weinmann Vainqueur 610 or 750 I had stashed, fitted perfectly
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-14-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 590
Posted By Aardwolf

I'll third BikeInn. Hadn't heard of them...

I'll third BikeInn.

Hadn't heard of them either but they sold me a pair of Vittoria Rubino Graphene 2.0 tubulars (28mm) for £51 each.

Ordered 2023/08/16
Delivered 2023/08/26
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-12-24, 04:08 AM
Replies: 57
Views: 2,089
Posted By Aardwolf

I'm thinking some of these bikes haven't been...

I'm thinking some of these bikes haven't been made for many years.
So if it's not complete trash don't junk it, if nescessary donate it to somebody who will mend it.

This is a 1961 Holdsworth...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-09-24, 03:10 AM
Replies: 3,589
Views: 456,505
Posted By Aardwolf

I hate to break it to you, but I don't think...

I hate to break it to you, but I don't think that's a cat.
You should probably talk to the vendor and maybe get a refund.

:)
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-06-24, 01:34 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 2,530
Posted By Aardwolf

I've been hot waxing for the last 2 years and I...

I've been hot waxing for the last 2 years and I wouldn't go back to wet lube - I can grab the chain and there's nothing on my mits after.

But I only ride when it's dry and rewax about every 300 or...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
05-04-24, 02:58 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 529
Posted By Aardwolf

I've been using Orange Seal in Vittoria Rubino...

I've been using Orange Seal in Vittoria Rubino tubulars (butyl tubes, replaceable cores) for about 2 years now.

Got a flat after 86 miles when I first used Rubino tubulars, putting in 1oz of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-01-24, 04:30 AM
Replies: 0
Views: 146
Posted By Aardwolf

Cycling notes: speeding machines and rim damage – archive, 1899

Todays Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/may/01/cycling-notes-speeding-machines-and-rim-damage-cycling-1899

1 May 1899: The Guardian’s weekly cycling column questions a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 10:12 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 300
Posted By Aardwolf

Zunow Z-1 Cradle Construction

Spotted this over on Retrobike.co.uk:
https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/interesting-zunow-frame-whats-that-about.479491/#post-3579912

It's a "Zunow Z-1 Cradle Construction" for auction in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 06:38 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 666
Posted By Aardwolf

I think the upside from that is you just need an...

I think the upside from that is you just need an accurate race diameter unless you have French / Italian.
27.0 -> JIS
26.4 -> English (BC1)

When I've bought headsets it always says 26.4 or 27.0...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-24, 04:59 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 666
Posted By Aardwolf

I've used Tange-Seiki Levin CDS (JIS) on a 1982...

I've used Tange-Seiki Levin CDS (JIS) on a 1982 Holdsworth Avanti and a 1961 Holdsworth Cyclone, which I'm guessing need English Threading (but JIS race diameter).

Found the last order:...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-28-24, 02:33 AM
Replies: 65
Views: 2,542
Posted By Aardwolf

I've gone almost that far: .Stronglight 49D...

I've gone almost that far:
.Stronglight 49D with 52-36
SunTour Ultra 6 13-32
SunTour Cyclone front and back
126 OLD.
I think that actually gives me slightly more range:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-24, 03:09 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 218
Posted By Aardwolf

As already mentioned you need to count the number...

As already mentioned you need to count the number of teeth.
But I've replaced the jockeys on a SunTour Cyclone GT 2 with BBB Rollerboys sealed bearings.
They look the same as the original (ie...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-24, 08:59 AM
Replies: 2,430
Views: 582,989
Posted By Aardwolf

I though this one was quite amusing ...

I though this one was quite amusing

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/596x595/k8hba9wbyrcb1_1441b5959b8671fe830457bdf28ee9abcd975c81.png

I think it's some sort of muscle /...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-23-24, 03:26 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 1,053
Posted By Aardwolf

Trying a new BB for size on a newly painted...

Trying a new BB for size on a newly painted frame.
Decided to tighten the crank bolt before checking the clearance to get an accurate measurement.
Through the paint on the chain stay down to the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-24, 03:24 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 667
Posted By Aardwolf

Pic assist:...

Pic assist: https://www.bikeforums.net/g/album/33469545

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 01:08 PM
Replies: 2,430
Views: 582,989
Posted By Aardwolf

Hue and Cry 1947 The first of the Ealing...

Hue and Cry 1947
The first of the Ealing Comedies
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0039478/
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 11:15 AM
Replies: 2,430
Views: 582,989
Posted By Aardwolf

Key Largo 1948 ...

Key Largo 1948
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0040506/

A damn fine movie
From the set:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 10:46 AM
Replies: 2,430
Views: 582,989
Posted By Aardwolf

Cheers, I did have a look but I couldn't see it...

Cheers, I did have a look but I couldn't see it :)

Kathryn Grayson stock photos was quite intersting anyway, I hadn't heard of her.

Edit: Alamy also has Marjorie Riordan photos...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 2,430
Views: 582,989
Posted By Aardwolf

Alamy sure thinks it's Kathryn Grayson ...

Alamy sure thinks it's Kathryn Grayson
https://www.alamy.com/stock-photo/kathryn-grayson.html?sortBy=relevant
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-24, 07:59 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,386
Posted By Aardwolf

Ok, definitely the final version. Weights...

Ok, definitely the final version.

Weights updated according to where I found the value.
I'm assuming Nisi rims with eyelets would be 30g heavier than the catalogue value.
Grey background is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 3,589
Views: 456,505
Posted By Aardwolf

I'm fairly sure they know what happened - I've...

I'm fairly sure they know what happened - I've now got 3 regular customers.

They don't seem to get very spaced out, a few years back I grew some catnip in a pot and a local cat would go really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,278
Posted By Aardwolf

It does, but I'm fairly sure it isn't - photo...

It does, but I'm fairly sure it isn't - photo credit is "Harold M. Lambert / Getty"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,278
Posted By Aardwolf

Well spotted. Blown up: ...

Well spotted.
Blown up:

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x1218/original_1_cf20f6f80e8de8f7734d7f00f4a41e26dbeecfc1.jpg

According to Google that's a WW2 American Civil...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3,589
Views: 456,505
Posted By Aardwolf

It's spring again and things have started...

It's spring again and things have started growing, including the Catnip:

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x682/_mg_8482_1_d7a7912425fe06fabef030ef43a3e830193794ef.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,278
Posted By Aardwolf

The caption is "A Civil Defense air-raid warden...

The caption is "A Civil Defense air-raid warden stands beside a street sign during a blackout, circa 1943"

I was presuming it's somewhere in UK, probably London.
But the sign says "Cedarbrook St"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 03:48 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,278
Posted By Aardwolf

Damn fine article. Some decent photos too. ...

Damn fine article.
Some decent photos too.


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x999/original_cb9d5cf7252c1be73f288125c3c87bf2a5f01629.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,720
Posted By Aardwolf

I'd definitely try removing the rust to see what...

I'd definitely try removing the rust to see what the frame is really like.

Here's one I bought:

Ebay advert...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,960
Posted By Aardwolf

Had the same issue 2.5 years back. Just got a...

Had the same issue 2.5 years back.
Just got a 'new' 1982 Holdsworth Avanti so of course I checked it over and replaced the cables with fancy new Shimano ones.
Shifter cable kept pulling through the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 408
Posted By Aardwolf

I'm new to centre pulls, so I just copied the...

I'm new to centre pulls, so I just copied the stradle cable length on the brakes from France.

It's maybe a bit short but it works fine, apparently I have a lot of mechanical advantage.
I'm also...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 719
Posted By Aardwolf

May not be relevent but there's also a couple of...

May not be relevent but there's also a couple of Cycle to Work schemes
.https://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/
https://www.halfords.com/cycling/expert-advice/cycle2work.html.
The Halfords one might be a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 358
Posted By Aardwolf

Identifying your Condor link ...

Identifying your Condor link
https://www.condorcycles.com/pages/condor-vintage-frames-and-bicycles
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,386
Posted By Aardwolf

And the next issue :) From the 1985 Nisi...

And the next issue :)

From the 1985 Nisi catalogue (page 8) Track:

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1237x270/page_08_1_4dc191b5aebf7523cb83e2fc603ac43b6b8174e5.jpg
It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 02:29 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,386
Posted By Aardwolf

Issue resolved I think. It looks like you could...

Issue resolved I think.
It looks like you could have eyelets or washers.

Nisi 1985 catalogue:
Sludi Mod 290Countersunk, smooth, with fitted up washers or eyelets
Hard anodizing may be required...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,386
Posted By Aardwolf

Cheers, one or two rims seem to come with and...

Cheers, one or two rims seem to come with and without eyelets.
I'll add a note.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 358
Posted By Aardwolf

Found on the web a while back ...

Found on the web a while back


https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/453x402/lugs_1_0d99a3d1104397165f0330e26e9c2ffd2d411c05.jpg

Edit:
And here's a 1966 Superbe in the Condor...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,386
Posted By Aardwolf

It turns out there were road and track versions...

It turns out there were road and track versions of Fiamme red label and yellow label.
Road versions have a brake track and are slightly heavier.
Then Fiamme adopted Ergal around 1976 and all the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 04:18 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,386
Posted By Aardwolf

Here's the history of Red Label:...

Here's the history of Red Label: https://condorino.com/2017/12/30/s-a-fiamme-of-milano/

I'm now certain that the Velobase Fiamme Sprint entry is the actual Red label.
The Velobase Fiamme Strada...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 03:23 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,386
Posted By Aardwolf

Hmmm, having an issue with Fiamme Red Label - it...

Hmmm, having an issue with Fiamme Red Label - it doesn't exist.
By that I mean it's not a catalogue description of Fiamme rims.

Velobase seems to have two entrys:Fiamme Sprint: early 50s - late...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 02:26 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,386
Posted By Aardwolf

I also built a pair of clincher rims - I didn't...

I also built a pair of clincher rims - I didn't trust myself to change a flat on the tubulars. Then I discovered Orange Seal
and the clincher rims are on top of a cupboard.

If you look at vintage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,386
Posted By Aardwolf

I did find an interesting page on St. Sheldon's...

I did find an interesting page on St. Sheldon's site: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/rinard/weights.htm#tubularrims
.Mavic Monthlery Route 399,402,403,404,404..
So it looks like Monthlery Route are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,386
Posted By Aardwolf

Here's my final (probably) version: ...

Here's my final (probably) version:




https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x1781/tubularrims5_1_55b262acd0f8fdabe72758f6c92641d615852547.jpg
It looks to me like the best...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 02:02 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,386
Posted By Aardwolf

Looks like eyelets to me. However it's a bit...

Looks like eyelets to me.
However it's a bit confusing:

https://ccmflyte.wordpress.com/2013/11/06/nisi-sludi-290/No...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 01:27 AM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,386
Posted By Aardwolf

Rats, I've built some too but I didn't weight...

Rats, I've built some too but I didn't weight them.
Velobase: 420g (Spec)
PedalPdeler: 397, measured presumably.
I'll put a comment in the table.

1980 Mavic catalogue
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,386
Posted By Aardwolf

Not sure I can see the difference with "single...

Not sure I can see the difference with "single eyed"
https://www.pedalpedlar.co.uk/products/d-rs1v-nisi-corsa-stretto-nos-vintage-36h-28inch-700c-tubular-rim

Table updated with rims listed on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,386
Posted By Aardwolf

Good point. I'm going to say Velobase is wrong,...

Good point.
I'm going to say Velobase is wrong, or maybe just misleading (grey = silver ?)

They look pretty good, but they are anodized:
From...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 1,386
Posted By Aardwolf

Mavic Reflex:...

Mavic Reflex: https://www.velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=4D3D3FE3-F9BB-48CC-9FF7-695BD2184D10&Enum=107&AbsPos=64

Blue Andonized; Ceramic Coating;
Gray; Hard Anodized
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