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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-22, 02:12 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,247
Posted By Humanbeing757

I’m not too worried about this as it’s only my...

I’m not too worried about this as it’s only my old cross country mtb, I can’t even do a bunny hop 😂 it’s just a funny thing but I’m also curious as to how this got through the manufacturing process....
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
02-22-22, 10:35 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,247
Posted By Humanbeing757

Weird Tyre Rotation Arrows

I bought two new Schwalbe Nobby Nics for my MTB. Then, of course I fitted the tyres using the direction arrows. So far so good. Then I fitted the wheels to the bike and checked everything over. Then...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
09-08-21, 03:41 AM
Replies: 106
Views: 6,492
Posted By Humanbeing757

For my vintage bikes with toe clips I use Adidas...

For my vintage bikes with toe clips I use Adidas Gazelle skateboarding shoes. They have stiffer soles than general trainers and look somewhat like vintage cycling shoes....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-07-21, 12:51 AM
Replies: 21,790
Views: 3,117,897
Posted By Humanbeing757

Early morning canal towpath, Buckinghamshire, UK...

Early morning canal towpath, Buckinghamshire, UK 😀

...
Forum: Hybrid Bicycles
09-06-21, 03:33 AM
Replies: 7,839
Views: 2,884,481
Posted By Humanbeing757

Some great bikes here. This is my 2021 Whyte...

Some great bikes here. This is my 2021 Whyte Stirling: alloy frame, carbon forks and Deore 1x11. Mods are bottle cages, narrower, more road oriented tyres, bar ends, SPD pedals and a Brooks Cambium...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-21, 03:31 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,098
Posted By Humanbeing757

The Raleigh Record Ace, so many iterations from...

The Raleigh Record Ace, so many iterations from 1933 to at least 2017.
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-21, 02:55 PM
Replies: 21,790
Views: 3,117,897
Posted By Humanbeing757

A lovely ride out in the Chiltern Hills. ...

A lovely ride out in the Chiltern Hills.


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Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-21, 04:12 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,257
Posted By Humanbeing757

Yes, I registered address first then the site...

Yes, I registered address first then the site takes you through to payment. Not particularly slick.
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-07-21, 02:55 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 5,257
Posted By Humanbeing757

Same here.

Same here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-21, 09:43 AM
Replies: 131
Views: 39,415
Posted By Humanbeing757

Here's my Dawes Realmrider. It was originally a 5...

Here's my Dawes Realmrider. It was originally a 5 speed drop bar bike. I bought the frame and built it up from several parts bikes and a few spares, converting it to 10 speed along the way.

...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-21, 09:38 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,405
Posted By Humanbeing757

OK, at last, here's the result of my experiment...

OK, at last, here's the result of my experiment with boiled linseed oil.

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I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-21, 09:26 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By Humanbeing757

Here it is on the day I bought it. ...

Here it is on the day I bought it.


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-07-21, 09:24 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By Humanbeing757

LOL, it wouldn't surprise me, he was 89 when he...

LOL, it wouldn't surprise me, he was 89 when he sold it to me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-21, 04:38 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 602
Posted By Humanbeing757

Strange things about an old Raleigh

I’m currently refurbishing an ‘82 Raleigh Record Ace. The previous owner bought it in ‘84 and has not changed anything “except the tyres”.

I polished the cranks yesterday and then noticed that the...
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
06-05-21, 04:10 AM
Replies: 37
Views: 2,734
Posted By Humanbeing757

What! There’s a 50+ forum. I never even thought...

What! There’s a 50+ forum. I never even thought of looking for an age related forum and I’m mid 60s. 🤦‍♂️
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-21, 04:02 PM
Replies: 131
Views: 39,415
Posted By Humanbeing757

I’m super impressed with all these conversions....

I’m super impressed with all these conversions. I’ve been working on one of my own, based on a 60s Dawes Realmrider frame. It’s a kind of tribute to a bike I had for 20 years which was stolen. Damn I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-21, 03:37 PM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 157,135
Posted By Humanbeing757

So many great pictures in this thread. Can’t wait...

So many great pictures in this thread. Can’t wait to add some of my own.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-21, 01:34 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,405
Posted By Humanbeing757

Well, so far so good. Finish looks super good....

Well, so far so good. Finish looks super good. Dry to the touch today so I’ve wiped another thin coat onto it.

Only three more posts until I can post pics 😀
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-25-21, 10:21 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,405
Posted By Humanbeing757

Well, I’ve applied a thin coat of boiled linseed...

Well, I’ve applied a thin coat of boiled linseed oil to my patinated frame today. I’m unsure how long to leave it to ‘dry’ before assembly. I’m thinking a week should be long enough. Sorry I can’t...
Forum: Introductions
04-25-21, 10:17 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 549
Posted By Humanbeing757

What do I ride on? Mainly road with some gravel 😀

What do I ride on? Mainly road with some gravel 😀
Forum: Introductions
04-16-21, 08:27 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 549
Posted By Humanbeing757

Thanks, I ride mainly around the Chiltern Hills,...

Thanks, I ride mainly around the Chiltern Hills, Buckinghamshire, UK.
Forum: Introductions
04-16-21, 07:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 549
Posted By Humanbeing757

Oldie and newbie signing in

Hi,

I've been riding bikes on and off since I was 3 or 4 and I'm in my 60s now.

I tend to keep my bikes for a long time. In the shed I currently have a 6 year old Voodoo hybrid which gets a lot...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-16-21, 02:54 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,405
Posted By Humanbeing757

I've not tried it before but there's got to be a...

I've not tried it before but there's got to be a first time for everything! It's on record as being used many times for bicycles, cars and motorcycles

I don't have enough posts to post pictures or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-21, 04:10 PM
Replies: 36
Views: 8,405
Posted By Humanbeing757

I’m also building up a ‘patinated’ bike. I’m...

I’m also building up a ‘patinated’ bike. I’m planning to apply a coat of boiled linseed oil after I’ve cleaned the frame.
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