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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 12:42 PM
Replies: 3,554
Views: 440,234
Posted By Aardwolf

I'm fairly sure they know what happened - I've...

I'm fairly sure they know what happened - I've now got 3 regular customers.

They don't seem to get very spaced out, a few years back I grew some catnip in a pot and a local cat would go really...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 10:20 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 437
Posted By Aardwolf

It does, but I'm fairly sure it isn't - photo...

It does, but I'm fairly sure it isn't - photo credit is "Harold M. Lambert / Getty"
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 10:16 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 437
Posted By Aardwolf

Well spotted. Blown up: ...

Well spotted.
Blown up:

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x1218/original_1_cf20f6f80e8de8f7734d7f00f4a41e26dbeecfc1.jpg

According to Google that's a WW2 American Civil...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 10:05 AM
Replies: 3,554
Views: 440,234
Posted By Aardwolf

It's spring again and things have started...

It's spring again and things have started growing, including the Catnip:

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x682/_mg_8482_1_d7a7912425fe06fabef030ef43a3e830193794ef.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 09:05 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 437
Posted By Aardwolf

The caption is "A Civil Defense air-raid warden...

The caption is "A Civil Defense air-raid warden stands beside a street sign during a blackout, circa 1943"

I was presuming it's somewhere in UK, probably London.
But the sign says "Cedarbrook St"...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-24, 03:48 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 437
Posted By Aardwolf

Damn fine article. Some decent photos too. ...

Damn fine article.
Some decent photos too.


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x999/original_cb9d5cf7252c1be73f288125c3c87bf2a5f01629.jpg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-15-24, 12:55 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 1,258
Posted By Aardwolf

I'd definitely try removing the rust to see what...

I'd definitely try removing the rust to see what the frame is really like.

Here's one I bought:

Ebay advert...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-11-24, 09:21 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 1,450
Posted By Aardwolf

Had the same issue 2.5 years back. Just got a...

Had the same issue 2.5 years back.
Just got a 'new' 1982 Holdsworth Avanti so of course I checked it over and replaced the cables with fancy new Shimano ones.
Shifter cable kept pulling through the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-09-24, 12:57 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 290
Posted By Aardwolf

I'm new to centre pulls, so I just copied the...

I'm new to centre pulls, so I just copied the stradle cable length on the brakes from France.

It's maybe a bit short but it works fine, apparently I have a lot of mechanical advantage.
I'm also...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-09-24, 12:34 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 411
Posted By Aardwolf

May not be relevent but there's also a couple of...

May not be relevent but there's also a couple of Cycle to Work schemes
.https://www.cyclescheme.co.uk/
https://www.halfords.com/cycling/expert-advice/cycle2work.html.
The Halfords one might be a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 01:29 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 251
Posted By Aardwolf

Identifying your Condor link ...

Identifying your Condor link
https://www.condorcycles.com/pages/condor-vintage-frames-and-bicycles
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 05:44 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 999
Posted By Aardwolf

And the next issue :) From the 1985 Nisi...

And the next issue :)

From the 1985 Nisi catalogue (page 8) Track:

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1237x270/page_08_1_4dc191b5aebf7523cb83e2fc603ac43b6b8174e5.jpg
It...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-08-24, 02:29 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 999
Posted By Aardwolf

Issue resolved I think. It looks like you could...

Issue resolved I think.
It looks like you could have eyelets or washers.

Nisi 1985 catalogue:
Sludi Mod 290Countersunk, smooth, with fitted up washers or eyelets
Hard anodizing may be required...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 04:28 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 999
Posted By Aardwolf

Cheers, one or two rims seem to come with and...

Cheers, one or two rims seem to come with and without eyelets.
I'll add a note.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 02:36 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 251
Posted By Aardwolf

Found on the web a while back ...

Found on the web a while back


https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/453x402/lugs_1_0d99a3d1104397165f0330e26e9c2ffd2d411c05.jpg

Edit:
And here's a 1966 Superbe in the Condor...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 999
Posted By Aardwolf

It turns out there were road and track versions...

It turns out there were road and track versions of Fiamme red label and yellow label.
Road versions have a brake track and are slightly heavier.
Then Fiamme adopted Ergal around 1976 and all the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 04:18 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 999
Posted By Aardwolf

Here's the history of Red Label:...

Here's the history of Red Label: https://condorino.com/2017/12/30/s-a-fiamme-of-milano/

I'm now certain that the Velobase Fiamme Sprint entry is the actual Red label.
The Velobase Fiamme Strada...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 03:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 999
Posted By Aardwolf

Hmmm, having an issue with Fiamme Red Label - it...

Hmmm, having an issue with Fiamme Red Label - it doesn't exist.
By that I mean it's not a catalogue description of Fiamme rims.

Velobase seems to have two entrys:Fiamme Sprint: early 50s - late...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-24, 02:26 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 999
Posted By Aardwolf

I also built a pair of clincher rims - I didn't...

I also built a pair of clincher rims - I didn't trust myself to change a flat on the tubulars. Then I discovered Orange Seal
and the clincher rims are on top of a cupboard.

If you look at vintage...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 03:41 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 999
Posted By Aardwolf

I did find an interesting page on St. Sheldon's...

I did find an interesting page on St. Sheldon's site: https://www.sheldonbrown.com/rinard/weights.htm#tubularrims
.Mavic Monthlery Route 399,402,403,404,404..
So it looks like Monthlery Route are...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-06-24, 06:33 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 999
Posted By Aardwolf

Here's my final (probably) version: ...

Here's my final (probably) version:




https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1024x1781/tubularrims5_1_55b262acd0f8fdabe72758f6c92641d615852547.jpg
It looks to me like the best...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 02:02 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 999
Posted By Aardwolf

Looks like eyelets to me. However it's a bit...

Looks like eyelets to me.
However it's a bit confusing:

https://ccmflyte.wordpress.com/2013/11/06/nisi-sludi-290/No...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-05-24, 01:27 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 999
Posted By Aardwolf

Rats, I've built some too but I didn't weight...

Rats, I've built some too but I didn't weight them.
Velobase: 420g (Spec)
PedalPdeler: 397, measured presumably.
I'll put a comment in the table.

1980 Mavic catalogue
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 03:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 999
Posted By Aardwolf

Not sure I can see the difference with "single...

Not sure I can see the difference with "single eyed"
https://www.pedalpedlar.co.uk/products/d-rs1v-nisi-corsa-stretto-nos-vintage-36h-28inch-700c-tubular-rim

Table updated with rims listed on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 01:51 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 999
Posted By Aardwolf

Good point. I'm going to say Velobase is wrong,...

Good point.
I'm going to say Velobase is wrong, or maybe just misleading (grey = silver ?)

They look pretty good, but they are anodized:
From...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 12:50 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 999
Posted By Aardwolf

Mavic Reflex:...

Mavic Reflex: https://www.velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=4D3D3FE3-F9BB-48CC-9FF7-695BD2184D10&Enum=107&AbsPos=64

Blue Andonized; Ceramic Coating;
Gray; Hard Anodized
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 999
Posted By Aardwolf

As a matter of interest what tyes are those ? ...

As a matter of interest what tyes are those ?
I'm guessing Veloflex ProTour, which are £64 (28mm) on BikeInn.

Any idea how they compare to Vittoria Rubino / Corsa ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 999
Posted By Aardwolf

Velobase says they don't have eyelets ...

Velobase says they don't have eyelets
https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=ed9437dc-87bc-445d-9a14-babe536b91ab&Enum=107
Velobse comment: "Light weight with hidden eyelets and reliving of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 999
Posted By Aardwolf

Damn that looks good, I've definitely got to try...

Damn that looks good, I've definitely got to try some tan wall tyres.
I've got roughly the same saddle bag and a Wrights Swallow to try in the summer.

Having spotted the Araya 16B (road) version...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 11:34 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 999
Posted By Aardwolf

I ride on London roads and the local parks, so...

I ride on London roads and the local parks, so far: Battersea Park and Richmond park.
So the main danger to rims is from potholes.

I'm currently using Vittoria Rubino Graphite 2.0 28mm tubulars...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 08:04 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 999
Posted By Aardwolf

I went through Spocalc and checked against...

I went through Spocalc and checked against Velobase, added a few (most were anodized)
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 06:55 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 999
Posted By Aardwolf

Well spotted, I actually have a local copy of...

Well spotted, I actually have a local copy of Spocalc.xls - it lists 182 tubular rims but not Mavic Monthlery Route.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 06:15 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 999
Posted By Aardwolf

Yep, exactly the reason I'm asking. There are...

Yep, exactly the reason I'm asking.
There are lots of comments around about particular rims but I can't find a list anywhere, so I'm making one.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-04-24, 06:03 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 999
Posted By Aardwolf

Tubular Rims (polished silver)

Hiya Folks,
I got back into cycling a couple of years back when I spotted a 1982 Holdsworth Avanti on Ebay a couple of miles away - I bought one new in 1983.
But this one turned out to have tubular...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-03-24, 12:19 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 939
Posted By Aardwolf

It's worth calculating the lengths of the spokes...

It's worth calculating the lengths of the spokes for the rear wheel (using a measured ERD) to see if the 'too short' front spokes are long enough for the drive side.
May not be, as the difference is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 07:03 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 316
Posted By Aardwolf

An alternative might be Mavic Monthlery Pro, I've...

An alternative might be Mavic Monthlery Pro, I've done 500 miles on some so far.
Which look to be the same spec as GP-4 but much shinier, probably may use older alloy mix though.

Mavic GP-4:...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-24, 02:22 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 25,008
Posted By Aardwolf

They were £15+postage in October 2021, luckily...

They were £15+postage in October 2021, luckily Ebay remembers.

There are some NOS pricey ones on Ebay UKhttps://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/166273783574
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-02-24, 01:31 AM
Replies: 155
Views: 25,008
Posted By Aardwolf

Something people might not know: SunTour Power...

Something people might not know: SunTour Power Shifters can be found in all chrome.
It looks like it's original. I found some on Ebay a couple of years back.

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
04-01-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 979
Posted By Aardwolf

I also use heat shrink. But I tape top to...

I also use heat shrink.
But I tape top to bottom and use clear heat shrink before putting the plugs in.
This stuff is completely transparent:...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
04-01-24, 08:15 AM
Replies: 89
Views: 2,935
Posted By Aardwolf

1961 Holdsworth Cyclone 22" on Mavic Monthlery...

1961 Holdsworth Cyclone 22"
on Mavic Monthlery Pro + Vittoria Rubino tubulars

10.66Kg (23.5 lbs) including bell/pump/saddle bag but no spares or tools.
That's light enough for me.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-01-24, 07:48 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 769
Posted By Aardwolf

You can get 6 speed (SunTour New Winner Ultra 6...

You can get 6 speed (SunTour New Winner Ultra 6 or similar) in 120mm (or 121ish).
I've got a (new) Sunrace 7 speed freewheel (13-28) in my 1982 Holdsworth Avanti at about 127mm OLD.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-24, 11:54 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 769
Posted By Aardwolf

I've found the easiest way is to put the...

I've found the easiest way is to put the hub+freewheel in the dropouts and see if the chain has clearance and then add/move spacers (before building the wheel).
I've got axle spacers down to 0.5mm
...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 11:52 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,283
Posted By Aardwolf

Very true. I've 'developed' the technique of...

Very true.

I've 'developed' the technique of putting the meter in place and then bouncing it against the spokes until the indicator stops moving.
Usually takes about 5 bounces and the needle...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-29-24, 02:06 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,283
Posted By Aardwolf

Roughly my thoughts too. I found a 150kg one:...

Roughly my thoughts too.
I found a 150kg one: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B08133JCM6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-28-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,283
Posted By Aardwolf

I bought one of these:...

I bought one of these: https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B0871SFPTJ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 back in 2021 for £20.
It's a Ztto TC-1 tension meter which works fine.

You...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 475
Posted By Aardwolf

If the wrench is horizontal the downward pressure...

If the wrench is horizontal the downward pressure pushes the tyre into the floor and the wall and there's plenty of grip.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
03-20-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 475
Posted By Aardwolf

Another method for freewheels if you've still got...

Another method for freewheels if you've still got the tire on and don't have a decent vice:

Lock removal tool with QR.
Get a long wrench.
Put the wheel against a brick wall on a hard (cement or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 3,415
Posted By Aardwolf

I got some Lyotard 45CA on a new Holdsworth...

I got some Lyotard 45CA on a new Holdsworth Avanti in 1983

and thought they were great.
Got another 1982 Avanti a couple of years back with original pedals,...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
03-17-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,478
Posted By Aardwolf

There's no reason why you can't put cleats on...

There's no reason why you can't put cleats on your nice shoes.


https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/495x465/heels_1_bd0cff1b9d2c177d6100a0c9bea1eef36e0e7c3c.jpg

Not mine btw.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-14-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 2,354
Views: 561,155
Posted By Aardwolf

For those that can't read :)Olivia de Havilland...

For those that can't read :)Olivia de Havilland Publicity Photo for Captain Blood 1935

...
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