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Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-11, 12:21 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 756
Posted By horrocks44

I don't know whether it's my eyes playing tricks...

I don't know whether it's my eyes playing tricks on me, but doesn't the top tube on the first bike look to be bent?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-11, 03:47 PM
Replies: 54
Views: 6,369
Posted By horrocks44

Wino Ryder, which Brooks saddle is that in the...

Wino Ryder, which Brooks saddle is that in the above picture?
Oh, and awesome bike btw, although being Italian I doubt it needs it's ego helped.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-11, 04:20 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,393
Posted By horrocks44

Yeah, it was fitted with the full Shimano 600AX...

Yeah, it was fitted with the full Shimano 600AX group set, the aero stuff.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-11, 03:10 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,393
Posted By horrocks44

How about the Competition frame? Which of the...

How about the Competition frame? Which of the 80's raleigh's were good?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-11, 02:18 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 8,393
Posted By horrocks44

Raleigh Road Ace (early 80's)- review?

Hello all,

Fishing for a frame review of an early 80's Raleigh Road Ace with 531C tubing. Were these frames any good? What were they best for, racing or touring?

Many thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-08-11, 07:10 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 553
Posted By horrocks44

Could someone help me with bike sizing?

Hello all,

In preparation for a trip through France next summer I've been tasked with finding dad and I suitable rides. We'll be going for it, about 80 miles a day for a week, and both of us...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-06-11, 04:40 AM
Replies: 412
Views: 137,581
Posted By horrocks44

[QUOTE=Drillium Dude;13461982]This suggestion...

[QUOTE=Drillium Dude;13461982]This suggestion came down in another thread recently. Nobody picked up on it. So, without further ado, I'll start.

1974 Molteni Super (restored):
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-11, 04:56 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 666
Posted By horrocks44

Thanks for the replies guys.

Thanks for the replies guys.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-11, 02:04 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 666
Posted By horrocks44

Columbus tubing width?

I'm shopping on the internet away from home (and the bike). I'm looking for a front derailleur with a clamp attachment. Most of the clamp sizes come listed as 28.6mm. I've got a mid-late 70's French...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-28-11, 08:56 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 677
Posted By horrocks44

Thanks for the replies, I think I'll go for the...

Thanks for the replies, I think I'll go for the earlier Dura-ace I found, it's good enough condition. Also, the clamp size is listed as 28.6mm. Unfortunately I'm not at home so don't know the exact...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-27-11, 11:42 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 677
Posted By horrocks44

New front derailleur needed for 70's roadie, but which?

Hello all,

Unfortunately the clamp screw on my current suntour front derailleur has cross threaded. I can put the screw through from the other side, but that prevents the derailleur working, so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-05-11, 04:07 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,970
Posted By horrocks44

That purple Bianchi is hhhhuuuugllllyy!

That purple Bianchi is hhhhuuuugllllyy!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-11, 03:59 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 970
Posted By horrocks44

Thanks Seedsbelize. The frame of the house is...

Thanks Seedsbelize. The frame of the house is Green Oak and came from my uncle's workshop, he runs a framing company just up the road from us here. Unfortunately the build hasn't been finished yet...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-11, 10:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 970
Posted By horrocks44

Thanks very much Illwafer, I was just joshing....

Thanks very much Illwafer, I was just joshing. But yup, I have wax polished the frame, and I'll be replenishing that until it's built up a nice shiny finish. I'm really happy with the results,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-11, 10:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 970
Posted By horrocks44

They've got flooring solutions from carpet and...

They've got flooring solutions from carpet and laminate to hardwood and stone, right up your street!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-11, 10:01 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 970
Posted By horrocks44

Well.....thanks Illwafer, French limestone I...

Well.....thanks Illwafer, French limestone I think, good stuff. I think you might be on the wrong forum though, here's one more to your taste: http://www.flooringadviceforum.com/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-11, 09:40 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 970
Posted By horrocks44

Not really. The company is occasionally mentioned...

Not really. The company is occasionally mentioned as being on the wish list of some members of this forum, apart from that there's another guy with an orange Delcroix in France, he rates it highly...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-29-11, 05:02 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 970
Posted By horrocks44

Delroix road bike - refurb

Earlier this year I bought a mid 70's French roadie on the strength of having picked it up once, having not even straddled it to check for fit, heard of the brand or ever bought a vintage road bike...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-11, 04:59 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By horrocks44

Fantastic, thanks Matt, you've saved me some...

Fantastic, thanks Matt, you've saved me some money there.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-26-11, 04:23 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 683
Posted By horrocks44

Bicycle chain question

Hello all,
I've got a 70's road bike with a 10 speed system; 2 chainrings and a 5 speed cassette. I need to pick up a new chain but am confused. When a modern chain is advertised as 10 speed or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-11, 05:18 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,399
Posted By horrocks44

This is interesting. The idea of the 'Habitus' is...

This is interesting. The idea of the 'Habitus' is that one may only loosely perceive it or not at all. It functions just beyond definition, with members of its society either according to it or not...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-11, 05:07 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,399
Posted By horrocks44

Right on Javal! Yeah, I inadvertently stumbled...

Right on Javal! Yeah, I inadvertently stumbled upon him recently whilst studying ideas of pre-chivalric aristocratic society in the 12th century. Fascinating stuff. Great to see it's getting wide...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-11, 03:33 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,399
Posted By horrocks44

Not always, a culture may be governed by a...

Not always, a culture may be governed by a 'habitus', an uncodified set of social mores. It goes without saying that club cycling culture is definitely codified.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-11, 02:45 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,399
Posted By horrocks44

I kind of see what you're getting at here, but In...

I kind of see what you're getting at here, but In a very roundabout way. Looking at the history of class politics in England like that necessarily simplifies it to the point at which it totally loses...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-11, 02:09 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,267
Posted By horrocks44

catmandew52, I'm not painting, just preserving...

catmandew52, I'm not painting, just preserving the previous finish so I'm trying to be as careful as possible. I'm now lacquering the frame, sensible?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-11, 04:58 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,267
Posted By horrocks44

thanks for the tips. I'm afraid we don't have any...

thanks for the tips. I'm afraid we don't have any baking soda, instead I made sure to wash it carefully and then rubbed the frame down with WD-40 and a soft cotton cloth, the frame looks far better...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-11, 03:07 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,267
Posted By horrocks44

Washing Frame of Oxalic Acid

Just OA bathed my frame. It's come out paler, which isn't a problem, but also slightly dusty looking. I gave it a shower straight away but is there a way of cleaning this dustiness off?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-11, 02:07 PM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,399
Posted By horrocks44

Pfffftt. How in the hell is wearing Tweed...

Pfffftt. How in the hell is wearing Tweed offensive?! This one needs some explaining.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-11, 02:04 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,763
Posted By horrocks44

Great! thanks guys, it's off now, cleaned up and...

Great! thanks guys, it's off now, cleaned up and looking good. The BB is in perfect nick too, all going well so far.
I don't know what this crank puller machine is, I vary carefully used a socket...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-11, 02:52 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 1,763
Posted By horrocks44

Help! How do I remove this vintage Crank?

I've only ever removed cotterpinned crank and BB sets. However, here we have a Gipiemme Royal crankset and I don't know how to go about getting it off:
224007

Also, I've been thinking of picking...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-11, 03:13 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,041
Posted By horrocks44

scrap that, i got it off, i just needed to use a...

scrap that, i got it off, i just needed to use a bit of strength. I'm being very careful after having a crappy simplex derailleur explode on me last time i removed a derailleur.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-11, 02:50 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,041
Posted By horrocks44

With reference to the picture I put up of the DA,...

With reference to the picture I put up of the DA, which one should I undo, the allen attachment from the outside of the frame?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-11, 02:17 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,041
Posted By horrocks44

How to remove Dura-Ace rear derailleur?

Hello all,

You may be know that I'm breaking my bike down in order to give it an OA bath over the weekend. I'm trying to be as careful as I can with the kit on it. Problem is, I'm having trouble...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-11, 03:01 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 626
Posted By horrocks44

It looks quite like something we have in the UK...

It looks quite like something we have in the UK called 'Cillit Bang!', infamous for its infuriating and oft repeated slogan: 'BANG!!! And the dirt is gone! (along with fingerprints skin colour etc.)'...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-11, 02:58 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 626
Posted By horrocks44

Thanks for the advice Veloh. Awesome Orange? I'll...

Thanks for the advice Veloh. Awesome Orange? I'll look it up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-11, 02:44 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,925
Posted By horrocks44

Those are pretty cool Ciocc-cat, and the same gen...

Those are pretty cool Ciocc-cat, and the same gen 2 dura-ace shifters as on my Delcroix?

Edit: no they aint, Campagnolo right?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-21-11, 02:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 626
Posted By horrocks44

Shimano 600 brakes: Aluminium or Steel?

The machine's going for an Oxalic Acid bath tomorrow. The brakes aren't in great nick either, so I'm wondering whether it's sensible to put them in the bath too? However, I've heard OA pits...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-11, 02:57 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,925
Posted By horrocks44

Great guys, thanks very much. I'm reckoning I'll...

Great guys, thanks very much. I'm reckoning I'll break her down and give her an OA bath this weekend, hopefully I'll be able to tidy up all the kit on it too, the brakes need some work. Oh, and I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-20-11, 02:25 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,399
Posted By horrocks44

Very much enjoying the responses on this thread....

Very much enjoying the responses on this thread. It's interesting to see what divided opinions Tweed engenders, silly really, It's just a very practical (and dashing) fabric. I myself will be hoping...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-11, 04:31 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,399
Posted By horrocks44

Yup, a group of people getting together, dressed...

Yup, a group of people getting together, dressed in tweeds, and riding their vintage bikes.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-19-11, 04:11 AM
Replies: 102
Views: 8,399
Posted By horrocks44

The Rise of the Gentleman Cyclist?

Hello all,

I don't know what kind of alt vintage bike culture you guys have growing in the US, but over here a recent theme is the idea of the 'gentleman cyclist', a kind of cycling culture that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-11, 11:25 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,925
Posted By horrocks44

Quite quite to both of the previous posts, but...

Quite quite to both of the previous posts, but I'm not greatly concerned about value, more about riding about on a slowly rusting machine. Is there another way to prevent it looking more and more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-11, 08:03 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,925
Posted By horrocks44

Edit: Sorry Bianchigirll, I'd forgotten about...

Edit: Sorry Bianchigirll, I'd forgotten about your question. But no, the drive train isn't all Dura-ace, it's actually rather a medley. From what I can find about Delcroix, they were a small brand in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-11, 07:55 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,925
Posted By horrocks44

Right, bugger that, I was only keen to do the...

Right, bugger that, I was only keen to do the swap if it was easily reversible and didn't cost a ton, otherwise I can cope with it how it is. At the end of the day it's a fantastic bike, helluva fast...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-11, 04:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 12,925
Posted By horrocks44

Downtube to handlebar shifter conversion

Hi there,

I haven't posted on here for a while now as a result of my not really riding enough over a summer spent doing what approaches hard work and long hours for a change. Anyway, I'm back on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-11, 05:39 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,224
Posted By horrocks44

Thanks all. I'm still slightly hesitant about...

Thanks all. I'm still slightly hesitant about dunking the thing though. Capcodder mentioned one might have tranfers made, but this is no Raleigh bike, I have only ever seen one other internet...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-11-11, 03:01 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,224
Posted By horrocks44

Will Oxalic Acid strip transfers?

Looking to tidy up my old bike, but replacement transfers aren't available. Is there a way to strip the rust using Oxalic but not the transfers too?

Thanks
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-05-11, 09:37 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 14,793
Posted By horrocks44

My first road bike project (about 2 months ago,...

My first road bike project (about 2 months ago, I'm 21) was my Grandads Viscount Alamo. It's done up now and cycling beautifully. Yours, apart from the crankset, looks incredibly similar, with the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-29-11, 12:29 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 1,270
Posted By horrocks44

70's Delcroix Racer Restoration - Advice Please

203957203958203959Hello all,

I ended up buying the Delcroix that was on Ebay last week. Despite being very slightly too small (I think), me being 6' 1'' and it 22.5 inches, it rides very well,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-24-11, 05:45 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 5,982
Posted By horrocks44

Cheers cb400bill, I would have had no idea how to...

Cheers cb400bill, I would have had no idea how to do that!
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