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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 484
Posted By Kekec1965

Vintage Swiss track bike, or is it?

Bought the frameset some time ago and moved to my house abroad so no access to it at present to check for a serial number stamped on non-drive rear dropout (5238- see second image). Originated in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-21-24, 05:54 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 2,660
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 :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-03-24, 10:39 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 249
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-02-24, 08:06 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 76,580
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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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-16-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 386
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-04-23, 10:25 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 232
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-17-23, 10:52 AM
Replies: 7
Views: 526
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-23, 02:02 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 526
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...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
10-13-23, 07:18 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 26,005
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,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-23, 02:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 420
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...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-30-23, 06:17 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 26,005
Posted By Kekec1965

Thanks, chainset is Durax Super Course,...

Thanks, chainset is Durax Super Course, re-chromed, looks like new.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-29-23, 08:36 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 26,005
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 :)
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-28-23, 04:46 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 26,005
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...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-28-23, 04:38 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 26,005
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 :)...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-26-23, 03:13 PM
Replies: 178
Views: 26,005
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
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-23, 10:56 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 26,005
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...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-03-23, 10:17 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 26,005
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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Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-23-23, 07:32 AM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,529,752
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-13-23, 03:04 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 398
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-23, 02:15 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 575
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.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-30-23, 01:56 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 575
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-23, 05:33 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 575
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-29-23, 02:13 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 575
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-23, 10:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 515
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 ;)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-23, 10:38 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 515
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)...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-23, 07:55 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 515
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-23, 07:37 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 59,989
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-23, 10:42 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 506
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-23, 10:36 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 506
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.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-23, 07:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 506
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-24-23, 02:18 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 506
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-23, 04:19 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 258
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-23-23, 03:57 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 506
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...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-23, 03:44 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,009
Posted By Kekec1965

BTW, they do pop up for sale every so often here...

BTW, they do pop up for sale every so often here in UK, in fact a 1951 frameset is on the Marketplace at the moment...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-23, 03:16 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,009
Posted By Kekec1965

@79pmooney – ha, yes, it took few hours of...

@79pmooney – ha, yes, it took few hours of degreasing, removing surface rust, polishing and waxing the frame and all the parts. It was not in a bad way, but I wanted to really shine through…clean...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-23, 02:57 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,207
Posted By Kekec1965

Luckily I'm restricted by the lack of suitable...

Luckily I'm restricted by the lack of suitable storage space....and the omnipresent inspector at the entrance door :lol:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-23, 02:55 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,207
Posted By Kekec1965

Yes, previous did not really belong on it, far...

Yes, previous did not really belong on it, far too new looking
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-23, 11:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,009
Posted By Kekec1965

Pre war nostalgia

First ride today on the latest acquisition, 1930s (my research points out to 1935) Erni Russ. FB hubs laced on 26" Constrictor Conloy Lite rims, Durax Super Course chainset, Monitor Climax calipers. ...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-23, 11:24 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,207
Posted By Kekec1965

Winter ready :) ...

Winter ready :)

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-23, 11:27 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,207
Posted By Kekec1965

Many thanks juvela I can type, yippee:roflmao:

Many thanks juvela I can type, yippee:roflmao:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-23, 07:15 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,207
Posted By Kekec1965

Update

Quick update on Davey - all cleaned up and re-greased, frameset polished and couple of coats of wax applied. Brake calipers were really spongy so picked up a set from my parts bin - Weinman 605 with...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-22, 02:53 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,207
Posted By Kekec1965

Thanks again Headset is TDC, correct Rear...

Thanks again

Headset is TDC, correct
Rear brake is GB Coureur Hiduminium
Front brake is Weinmann 730 - I guess late addition due to wheels now being 700 rather than 27 1 1/8 ?
Band-on pump peg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-22, 02:43 PM
Replies: 26
Views: 2,207
Posted By Kekec1965

Dave Davey 1950s?

Picked this lovely single speed/fixed last night, bit battered paint, otherwise seems sound. Mixed bag of parts, with Milremo Professionnels cranks, Mailard hubs on Mavic MA2 rims (later addition...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-16-22, 03:50 AM
Replies: 126
Views: 14,324
Posted By Kekec1965

The OP does not care, would not listen to any of...

The OP does not care, would not listen to any of comments or advice given. Can't spell, can't take pics, can't adjust anything on the bike. Waste of time. Don't ask me how I know this....but you...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
06-28-22, 07:17 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 37,575
Posted By Kekec1965

What, no new posts in 2022??!! Let me sort this...

What, no new posts in 2022??!! Let me sort this out 😁😁😁

ere they are, laced to an almost pristine DA 7700 hubs, on an equally nice, but much less pristine Zunow, trying to see if the colour...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-04-22, 06:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,268
Posted By Kekec1965

Many thanks for your investigative work, I knew I...

Many thanks for your investigative work, I knew I could rely on this forum to provide clues about the bike above.

With regards to your conclusion, I would totally agree that this is a genuine...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-02-22, 11:08 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,268
Posted By Kekec1965

Wilier Triestina or not?

Bought this lovely bike from an older gentelman in north of Italy couple of years ago. Mix of DA 7402 and 600 parts, smooth ride, perfect really. Exotic paint scheme makes it even better. But the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-10-22, 01:24 PM
Replies: 480
Views: 59,989
Posted By Kekec1965

1960s Wander ...

1960s Wander
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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-22, 05:59 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 59,989
Posted By Kekec1965

Zunow. Currently In repair & awaiting new...

Zunow. Currently In repair & awaiting new (modern) groupset
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-22, 05:56 AM
Replies: 480
Views: 59,989
Posted By Kekec1965

Billato. Model unknown. ...

Billato. Model unknown.


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