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Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-24, 04:14 AM
Replies: 2,748
Views: 675,520
Posted By Aardwolf

Apparently Twiggy is riding a Raleigh Wisp (1967)...

Apparently Twiggy is riding a Raleigh Wisp (1967)

https://onlinebicyclemuseum.co.uk/1968-raleigh-wisp-moped/

Edit:
And here's a Raleigh Moped spotters guide:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-31-24, 01:52 AM
Replies: 2,748
Views: 675,520
Posted By Aardwolf

The registration numbers say first registered in...

The registration numbers say first registered in 1974

Registration number formats: http://www.cvpg.co.uk/REG.pdf
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-24, 12:01 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 480
Posted By Aardwolf

And a nice build: Simplex lever FD and Simplex...

And a nice build:
Simplex lever FD and Simplex Tour de France 5 speed on the back.
I'm looking at Stronglight 45 5 arm 50.4 BCD so I can fit TA Cyclotourist rings.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-30-24, 10:10 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 480
Posted By Aardwolf

Yep, I've got fork chrome issues: ...

Yep, I've got fork chrome issues:
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1536x1022/crown_front_1_a26e8984149fafcd68648b21991bd18c697d951b.jpg

That's before I've tried cleaning it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-24, 05:24 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 838
Posted By Aardwolf

Cheers, that looks a lot more usable than the...

Cheers, that looks a lot more usable than the short rods.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-24, 01:12 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 838
Posted By Aardwolf

Yay, Saint Sheldon to the rescue. ...

Yay, Saint Sheldon to the rescue.
https://www.sheldonbrown.com/tooltips/bbcups.html

Fixed cup was being a pain.
So 4 days of penetrating oil, then a 5/8 bolt.
Applied the socket set and my 4...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-28-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 838
Posted By Aardwolf

This is a tiny bit weird. On Velobase the Cyclo...

This is a tiny bit weird.
On Velobase the Cyclo Benelux and Simplex shifters have the long rod with a knob on the top which is near the seat tube.
This one on Ebay...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-24, 11:44 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 838
Posted By Aardwolf

Benelux Tourist is on Ebay.co.uk for around £160...

Benelux Tourist is on Ebay.co.uk for around £160 - £200 so that may have to wait for a while.

But there are some suicide shifters.
Claims to be Cyclo but I can't match it with Velobase:"MISSING...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-24, 10:19 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 838
Posted By Aardwolf

I'm getting most of my info on rod deraileurs...

I'm getting most of my info on rod deraileurs from Dave Moulton's Blog - Dave Moulton's Bike Blog - Suicide Shifters (http://davesbikeblog.squarespace.com/blog/2007/6/24/suicide-shifters.html)
One...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-24, 09:40 AM
Replies: 2,748
Views: 675,520
Posted By Aardwolf

I'm guessing Chelsea Embankment with Cadogan Pier...

I'm guessing Chelsea Embankment with Cadogan Pier and Albert Bridge in the background.

Somewhere near the Bazalgette monument - he rebuilt London's sewerage after "the great stink".
He also...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-27-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 838
Posted By Aardwolf

Ok, Cunning Plan #2 Front:Cyclo Benelux...

Ok, Cunning Plan #2

Front:Cyclo Benelux lever or Simplex Competition lever - don't need to change any braze-ons
Simplex Retrofriction (1973) RH shifter - may need to rethread braze-on. Not very...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-24, 04:37 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 838
Posted By Aardwolf

Thank you for that prompt :) I already knew...

Thank you for that prompt :)

I already knew the story behind the Holdsworth 'Sirocco' name but while finding a referemce I found this:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 838
Posted By Aardwolf

Just tried the braze-on thread and I don't think...

Just tried the braze-on thread and I don't think it's M5 x 0.8mm.

Apparently early Huret is 5mm x 1mm.
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1111031-thread-cyclo-benelux-shifter-braze.html
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 838
Posted By Aardwolf

Eeek, Cyclo 1953 version ...

Eeek,

Cyclo 1953 version
https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=CDCF77C1-5D38-40E9-9BE6-5035AD98EE25&Enum=113&AbsPos=0
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 52
Views: 1,523
Posted By Aardwolf

I just had to look. Apparently it might be a...

I just had to look.
Apparently it might be a real size:https://home.howstuffworks.com/where-find-allen-wrench-size-chart.htm
11/64 (4.4 mm)
4.5 mm.
And here's a hex bit set with 11/64 (but no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-24, 05:19 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 480
Posted By Aardwolf

Rats, now I'm going to have to add some more...

Rats, now I'm going to have to add some more testing.

I'm thinking a darker panel colour might work.
But given the available colours it's going to be blue or ruby, I don't fancy green or yellow....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-24, 04:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 480
Posted By Aardwolf

Flamboyant Magenta

Hiya Folks,
I've got another project that I will need to paint, but this time it's flamboyant paint from 1953: https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1301557-1953-holdsworth-whirlwind.html
I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-25-24, 01:09 AM
Replies: 9,116
Views: 1,296,627
Posted By Aardwolf

I've since installed another set - new bike also...

I've since installed another set - new bike also with SunTour Cyclone.
Together they've done about 3k miles with no issues.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-24-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 9,116
Views: 1,296,627
Posted By Aardwolf

I've been through the same process - replacing...

I've been through the same process - replacing SunTour Cyclone pulleys
https://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/1255815-suntour-jockey-wheel-upgrade-bbb-rollerboys-bdp-01-a.html
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-24, 06:28 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 838
Posted By Aardwolf

Currently rear is 114 and front is 95. ...

Currently rear is 114 and front is 95.

There's a 1955 one on Ebay (Cambridge) with a 4 speed IGH:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-24, 03:51 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 838
Posted By Aardwolf

Cheers, I hadn't heard of them. But I think...

Cheers, I hadn't heard of them.

But I think it was set up for a single DS shifter:DS cable stops either side of bottom bracket - presumably for a short length of cable outer at bottom bracket
No...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-23-24, 12:58 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 838
Posted By Aardwolf

1953 Holdsworth Whirlwind

Hiya Folks,
I've been retired for the last 15 years, but it becomes offical in a couple of months: UK state pension.
So I definitely deserve a retirement present, and Ebay obliged.
I've seen one...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-24, 08:51 AM
Replies: 9,116
Views: 1,296,627
Posted By Aardwolf

I'm officially retired in a couple of months - UK...

I'm officially retired in a couple of months - UK state pension etc.
So I really deserve a retirement present :)

All the way from 1953, and covered in grime.
I've just started documenting it,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-22-24, 05:30 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 179
Posted By Aardwolf

I've got too much leasure time: I remember an...

I've got too much leasure time: I remember an episode of "Shed and Buried" where they discuss a DOT motorcycle.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dot_Cycle_and_Motor_Manufacturing_Company
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-22-24, 03:53 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 418
Posted By Aardwolf

Looks similar to what I got about 1 year back: ...

Looks similar to what I got about 1 year back:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00K1UNJ52/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

With a set of JIS hex bits:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-24, 10:18 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,065
Posted By Aardwolf

Could be interesting: do you mean I can put a...

Could be interesting: do you mean I can put a Cyclone II GT cage on a Cyclone I body ?
I've got 2 Cyclone II GTs and I've never seen a Cyclone I GT but there are some short cage ones on Ebay.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-24, 09:14 AM
Replies: 9,116
Views: 1,296,627
Posted By Aardwolf

I've decided to get a bit more artistic and learn...

I've decided to get a bit more artistic and learn how to do flamboyant paint :)

I've found 3 suppliers of flamboyant enamel but these guys also sell the matching 'silver'.
I've just got a can of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 14,065
Posted By Aardwolf

You can run 8 speed with Cyclone II GT - I've...

You can run 8 speed with Cyclone II GT - I've done it, but you may need to file down the stop a tad.
Using an SRAM PG-850 11-32 (11-13-15-17-20-23-26-32) 8 speed cassette + 52/42
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-24, 01:14 PM
Replies: 3,496
Views: 508,413
Posted By Aardwolf

3 years riding tubulars in SW London (Putney,...

3 years riding tubulars in SW London (Putney, Richmond Park, Battersea Park that sort of area).
Plenty of potholes around and some glass but not too much.

Currently riding Vittoria Corsa Control...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-13-24, 01:03 PM
Replies: 2,748
Views: 675,520
Posted By Aardwolf

Back when I was a kid at primary school - about...

Back when I was a kid at primary school - about age 10 (so 1968) - there was a motorbike shop next to the school building (Jeffries in Great Missenden)
It was basically a large shed for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-24, 07:14 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 167,235
Posted By Aardwolf

Pic assist ...

Pic assist


https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1500/img_1220_878a7111d06710ea1ab3fb090bd892bf5d9d1c0f_65df15116d9d97f032be8eecadf475763d7097f4.jpeg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-12-24, 06:00 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 167,235
Posted By Aardwolf

You can put pictures in your gallery (top left:...

You can put pictures in your gallery (top left: 'bike forums' , 'Forums', 'Gallery') and somebody can copy them here.
If it's a Holdsworth then 31527 would be 1967:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-24, 04:12 PM
Replies: 1,928
Views: 285,752
Posted By Aardwolf

I've no idea. But I did cycle past them later...

I've no idea.
But I did cycle past them later and heard some of the conversation.
Apparently those tyes are solid rubber.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-24, 09:23 AM
Replies: 1,928
Views: 285,752
Posted By Aardwolf

Yep, it's not for me. I went over the bars once...

Yep, it's not for me.
I went over the bars once last year and I'm too old for that lark.

He did ask me if I fancied some lessons.
They were talking about a female friend who races on them, think...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-11-24, 09:01 AM
Replies: 1,928
Views: 285,752
Posted By Aardwolf

Just doing my regular ride through Battersea Park...

Just doing my regular ride through Battersea Park and somebody is getting a penny farthing lesson
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-10-24, 04:10 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 469
Posted By Aardwolf

So I visited the LBS, and they refused to take...

So I visited the LBS, and they refused to take any money again.
I tried to buy a tin of proofide but they only had the kits.

Free plug: https://www.elswoodcycleworks.com/
That's the 3rd time...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-24, 06:59 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 469
Posted By Aardwolf

That's just about what I had concluded - I bought...

That's just about what I had concluded - I bought a 2 bolt seat post and I've been raising / lowering the saddle nose by about 3 or 4mm.
I've had no problem staying in position on the saddle so it's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-24, 09:24 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 469
Posted By Aardwolf

The model is usually on there but not always, but...

The model is usually on there but not always, but you can also tell from the width..
Here's my researched crib sheet
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-09-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 469
Posted By Aardwolf

Yep, I've seen that video. The closest it gets...

Yep, I've seen that video.
The closest it gets to 'how much sag' is at 1:14 https://youtu.be/XA1HCU0Umfc?t=77
He presses down to check the tension and the middle bends maybe 1cm.
But he's testing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 3,434
Views: 230,534
Posted By Aardwolf

Somebody might like this: postage could be an...

Somebody might like this: postage could be an issue though.

1953 Holdsworth Whirlwind
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296739522149

Flamboyant magenta
58cm seat post, needs work
£375 buy out or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-24, 08:46 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 469
Posted By Aardwolf

Yep I used a thumb pressure guess to add 2 turns...

Yep I used a thumb pressure guess to add 2 turns of the adjuster.
But I've also got an old Wrights Swallow that is very very hard as bought so I'm sure the correct sag depends which model you're...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-24, 07:25 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 469
Posted By Aardwolf

I agree there isn't a "right sag", there's bound...

I agree there isn't a "right sag", there's bound to be a range that works (possibly for different people).

My problem is that “ride it until you break in your butt, then tighten a tiny bit if it...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-24, 06:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 469
Posted By Aardwolf

Yep, I'm aware that's a possibility :) That's...

Yep, I'm aware that's a possibility :)
That's why I'm asking about measuring sag, but I'm prepared for it to fail - I could just get a B17 of Ebay and try again.

My theory is that if I were to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-24, 04:02 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 469
Posted By Aardwolf

Wrights W3ST adjustment (B17 ish)

Hiya folks,
I know B17 adjustment has been discussed quite a lot over the years, and I've read a lot of it.
But it's quite difficult to find the answer to a seemingly simple question - how much sag...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-24, 03:55 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 576
Posted By Aardwolf

Apparently Fluid Film is better than Frame Saver....

Apparently Fluid Film is better than Frame Saver.
See https://www.mtbr.com/threads/anti-corrosion-product-shootout.1073581/

NB. You can make your own extension tube to spray inside the frame with...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
10-05-24, 08:09 AM
Replies: 174
Views: 7,283
Posted By Aardwolf

And if you're a bit sneaky you can fit a (1978)...

And if you're a bit sneaky you can fit a (1978) SunToiur New Winner Ultra 6 in the space that used to have a 5 speed and keep the 120mm OLD, dishing, and other benefits.
52-36 + 13-15-17-19-24-32...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-05-24, 07:56 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,010
Posted By Aardwolf

I'm going to suggest you try...

I'm going to suggest you try https://silca.cc/en-gb/pages/pro-tire-pressure-calculator

Edit: exampleme 85kg
bike 10kg
tyres Vittoria Corsa Control 28mm
front 80 psi
rear 82 psi
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-24, 08:03 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 2,479
Posted By Aardwolf

I'm in a similar situation - I'm retired so...

I'm in a similar situation - I'm retired so plenty of time and I enjoy the process.
Bit I'm in a London flat so spray painting is a bit iffy, decided to try brush.
Bought a cheap frame to practise...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-03-24, 12:20 PM
Replies: 3,496
Views: 508,413
Posted By Aardwolf

Cheers, FMB is new to me but I did read about...

Cheers, FMB is new to me but I did read about them - looks good https://edubied.com/blogs/news/fmb-tyres-the-go-to-rubber-for-paris-roubaix
Too expensive for me though and I don't do gravel (yet)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-02-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 3,496
Views: 508,413
Posted By Aardwolf

Yep, I suspected the shipping would be too much. ...

Yep, I suspected the shipping would be too much.

Just tried it myself and they're quoting me £85.24 ($113.06) total for two including £16.96 postage to UK.
Luckily I've got a set of Corsa Control...
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