Bermuda Triumph Re-vamp
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Bermuda Triumph Re-vamp
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I'm an occasional poster and wasn't sure if this belongs in the mechanics section or here.
I've got an old Triumph Bermuda which I want to work on a bit. But my first problem is I have no idea what size wheels should actually be on this thing, I found it dumped a few years back and managed to fit some random wheels onto it, which have served me til now (they were 26x1 1/4 [back] and 26 x 1 3/8 [front]).
Does anyone know what ideal size wheel I should be looking for for this bike? I was hoping to build it up as a single speed, possibly with a tensioner for the chain. But I'm not sure if the modern tensioners will even attach to this frame??
thanks for any help
I'm an occasional poster and wasn't sure if this belongs in the mechanics section or here.
I've got an old Triumph Bermuda which I want to work on a bit. But my first problem is I have no idea what size wheels should actually be on this thing, I found it dumped a few years back and managed to fit some random wheels onto it, which have served me til now (they were 26x1 1/4 [back] and 26 x 1 3/8 [front]).
Does anyone know what ideal size wheel I should be looking for for this bike? I was hoping to build it up as a single speed, possibly with a tensioner for the chain. But I'm not sure if the modern tensioners will even attach to this frame??
thanks for any help
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No photos to help me, but I recall that the Bermuda was a three speed that perhaps was offered in a single speed version. The proper wheel/tire size would be 26 x 1 3/8 (590 B.S.D.). That designation may be molded onto the tire.
I don't understand the need for a chain tensioner. Could you post photos?
I don't understand the need for a chain tensioner. Could you post photos?
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You could probably fit a wide variety of wheels (or you can with a Raleigh Sports). The main consideration will be what reach brakes you need (unless you're running it brakeless, of course).
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No photos to help me, but I recall that the Bermuda was a three speed that perhaps was offered in a single speed version. The proper wheel/tire size would be 26 x 1 3/8 (590 B.S.D.). That designation may be molded onto the tire.
I don't understand the need for a chain tensioner. Could you post photos?
I don't understand the need for a chain tensioner. Could you post photos?
Sorry this photo isn't the best, but that's the bike.
I wanted to put a tensioner on because I thought it would alleviate any problems with a loose chain slipping off etc, but of course this isn't a big deal to me. You think it's not worth it?
Thanks
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It looks to be a 3 speed, and I would keep it that way - but I am a sucker for English 3 speeds. The rear rim looks to be salvageable with an oxalic acid (wood bleach) bath. You should have no chain drop problems as long as the chain is tensioned properly. I would try to find a bike shop or coop that carries cable housing clips/clamps and get rid of the tape. My two cents.