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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-29-21, 12:56 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 948
Posted By MUDCOWS

Cotter pin help (1930's Raleigh delivery bike)

Hello everyone,
I am searching for a cotter pin which is around 10.3mm in diameter and 47.5mm long. It came off a 1930's Raleigh delivery bike, most likely a Low gravity Model 47 as pictured below....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-21, 08:52 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 774
Posted By MUDCOWS

I may have found a solution to my problems. Using...

I may have found a solution to my problems. Using an old dewalt bit set holder I can fit a 6mm,5mm, 4mm hex and the release button on the ratchet that I have works really well for single hand...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-21, 07:11 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 774
Posted By MUDCOWS

I do have one of these sets already but I'm...

I do have one of these sets already but I'm looking for a quick change option (single hand operation and not fiddling around taking bits off and on) .
I think maybe I will have to make some kind of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-26-21, 05:30 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 774
Posted By MUDCOWS

Tool talk

Not sure if this exists anywhere but I'm looking for a quick change ratchet allen key set? I know park tool have recently released the QTH-1 and I am looking for something similar but with a ratchet...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-21, 09:20 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,384
Posted By MUDCOWS

And here are the results from the brown/white...

And here are the results from the brown/white frame. We got a serial number! hiding underneath the cable guide (sorry I didn't think to check there). 806174.
-Dropouts seem to be a match.
-No...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-21, 07:44 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,384
Posted By MUDCOWS

Here are the results from sanding some areas of...

Here are the results from sanding some areas of the white frameset. Found nothing apart from the frame being black/ navy blue and the forks maroon/red under the white. I drilled out the rivet that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-21, 07:14 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,384
Posted By MUDCOWS

a) no signs of any fastener holes being filled in...

a) no signs of any fastener holes being filled in unfortunately.
b) just measured the bb and it measures around...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 371
Posted By MUDCOWS

Sounds like your wheel needs a true. It's not a...

Sounds like your wheel needs a true. It's not a massive safety issue, but if a wheel is out of true then it means there are spokes that are incorrectly tensioned and therefore the wheel is weak and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-21, 09:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,384
Posted By MUDCOWS

I can confirm that both dropouts on the frame and...

I can confirm that both dropouts on the frame and fork are a match on the white frameset. On the brown/white frameset I know they are both campag dropouts, but not sure if they are matching, I will...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-21, 09:32 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,384
Posted By MUDCOWS

Both frames are in desperate need of a respray...

Both frames are in desperate need of a respray and some internal frame protection so I will try removing some paint tomorrow and give an update on any serial numbers. I have inspected both steerers...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-21, 09:22 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,384
Posted By MUDCOWS

Thank you so much for you insight juvela...

Thank you so much for you insight juvela (https://www.bikeforums.net/members/juvela-333224.html), what you have provided so far is super helpful. I am wondering if these frames have been built by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-21, 09:04 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,384
Posted By MUDCOWS

No visible serial numbers on both frames I'm...

No visible serial numbers on both frames I'm afraid. I haven't tried removing paint from the underside of the bb shell to investigate further yet but I can't see any signs of any kind of stamping,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-21, 04:07 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 1,384
Posted By MUDCOWS

2 mystery frames for identification?

Hello everyone,


I opened a small repair shop from my garage this March and I have been accepting donations of bikes to fixup and sell. These 2 frames were donated to me this week and I have no...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-21, 02:26 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,013
Posted By MUDCOWS

If you are totally sure there is no air in the...

If you are totally sure there is no air in the system (my fav method is to remove pads, insert bleed block and feel for any spongyness while pulling the lever) and you are not happy with the throw of...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-19-21, 12:24 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 923
Posted By MUDCOWS

A vise and a wheel spacer does the job every time...

A vise and a wheel spacer does the job every time without fail.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-21, 01:29 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 400
Posted By MUDCOWS

Honestly just a Park tool CWP-7, slightly more...

Honestly just a Park tool CWP-7, slightly more expensive but will last you a lifetime and reduce any risks of stripping threads.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-21, 01:16 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 420
Posted By MUDCOWS

Ask the seller for an accurate measurement of...

Ask the seller for an accurate measurement of steerer length and go from there. Sorry misread your message, you definitely need a longer steerer.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-18-21, 01:00 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 624
Posted By MUDCOWS

As a general rule of thumb, if a manufacturer has...

As a general rule of thumb, if a manufacturer has put threadlocker on a bolt then yes it needs threadlock. Clean off the old stuff as best as you can, make sure it's nice and clean and reapply the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-21, 01:16 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,274
Posted By MUDCOWS

Honestly looking at the photo I can absolutely...

Honestly looking at the photo I can absolutely guarantee you the freehub body pictured has play on it (just going by the grime scale). If the cassette is sliding along the freehub body then you have...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-17-21, 12:59 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,696
Posted By MUDCOWS

Resetting your pistons may help to resolve this...

Resetting your pistons may help to resolve this issue or you may have a sticky piston on one side that is causing this issue. Remove pads and use a piston press or a plastic coated cone spanner to...
Forum: United Kingdom
09-17-21, 12:47 AM
Replies: 632
Views: 376,740
Posted By MUDCOWS

Anglesey, North Wales here.

Anglesey, North Wales here.
Forum: Introductions
09-17-21, 12:40 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 229
Posted By MUDCOWS

Hello from North Wales

Hello everyone.
I decided to join this forum to share my knowledge of bikes and also learn from others.
I have been tinkering with bikes now for around 25 years and have worked as a bike mechanic...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-16-21, 12:46 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 6,523
Posted By MUDCOWS

Having worked in bike shops for over 10 years...

Having worked in bike shops for over 10 years now, I would honestly recommend muc-off drivetrain cleaner for cassettes & chainrings and their quick drying degreaser for chains. Easy to work with and...
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