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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-23, 07:29 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,661
Posted By Dawes-man

As pointed out earlier in this thread, flamboyant...

As pointed out earlier in this thread, flamboyant is undercoated with silver paint (sometimes gold, I've heard but haven't seen). This 'holds' the top coat as any undercoat will and, yes, taken care...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 498
Views: 36,535
Posted By Dawes-man

1975 Peugeot PX60 - Kurashiki, Okayama...

1975 Peugeot PX60 - Kurashiki, Okayama Prefecture, Japan...


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-30-23, 07:02 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 4,661
Posted By Dawes-man

At least as far back as 2009... ...

At least as far back as 2009...


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Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-23, 09:10 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 661
Posted By Dawes-man

Jens is a really good guy, who knows these hubs...

Jens is a really good guy, who knows these hubs inside out. If he's pointing at old grease I would soak the hub in some sort of degreaser for a couple of days and have another go.

Good luck! Let...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-23, 09:54 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 661
Posted By Dawes-man

If I remember correctly, you need to take the...

If I remember correctly, you need to take the pawls and planet gears out of the planet carrier before it will come off the axle but I'm not sure about what needs to be done to remove the brake cone...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-23, 08:23 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 661
Posted By Dawes-man

This should help - it's my description of...

This should help - it's my description of dismantling and rebuilding a Torpedo Duomatic hub (https://www.flickr.com/photos/22983673@N02/sets/72157619127599926/) on Flickr, which in many ways is the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-22, 04:47 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 3,429
Posted By Dawes-man

I feel for ya, Randyjawa. I've been 'keeping an...

I feel for ya, Randyjawa. I've been 'keeping an eye out' for a mid-70s Peugeot fork for my 1975 PX 60 for around 14 years now. It's a beautiful, virtually unmarked frame with decals in great...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-16-21, 12:16 AM
Replies: 175
Views: 35,245
Posted By Dawes-man

Definitely worth it. Thanks for posting. The more...

Definitely worth it. Thanks for posting. The more info the better.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-21, 04:10 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,975
Posted By Dawes-man

The derailleur you can see a bit of is a Shimano,...

The derailleur you can see a bit of is a Shimano, a 333 if I remember correctly.

I know the Arai helmet company very well. My head is peanut-shaped so Japanese-market helmets don't fit me. I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-21, 12:08 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,975
Posted By Dawes-man

It looks as if you are right there T-Mar. I went...

It looks as if you are right there T-Mar. I went back to one of the shops to tell the keeper about the Arai connection and a light went on. He suggested just what you have and got out a book of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-21, 05:26 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 6,975
Posted By Dawes-man

That makes perfect sense, T-Mar. I have a Chair...

That makes perfect sense, T-Mar. I have a Chair hub I've been trying to find out more about for a couple of days now. It has a QR with Arai on the lever. Very little comes up with a Google search for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-21-21, 09:51 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 56,502
Posted By Dawes-man

I read somewhere recently that GB stems weren't...

I read somewhere recently that GB stems weren't ever 'factory' drilled, but that it was a popular mod back in the day. Checking on the VeloBase entry for the stem...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-21, 05:30 PM
Replies: 193
Views: 56,502
Posted By Dawes-man

Another solution is to ditch the hanger and drill...

Another solution is to ditch the hanger and drill a small hole through the stem. Done neatly with a sink for the cable end it looks cool and I think much nice than the hanger. It saves a bot of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-08-21, 04:33 PM
Replies: 40
Views: 3,804
Posted By Dawes-man

Hi Unworthy1, Hello nlerner, Thanks for the...

Hi Unworthy1, Hello nlerner,

Thanks for the mention. It's nice to be remembered. I hope you guys are doing well.

Hi scozim,

You are a man of discernment...

That Rotrax is absolutely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-21, 08:02 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,664
Posted By Dawes-man

Hello Dom, I'm from Devon, not a million miles...

Hello Dom,
I'm from Devon, not a million miles from Bristol...

'Braze-on' is a bit misleading as it suggests brazed on mounts for the Resilion cantilevers. On frames specifically designed to take...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-26-21, 02:16 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 10,664
Posted By Dawes-man

Yes, and no. I finally managed to get a set of...

Yes, and no. I finally managed to get a set of braze-on cantilevers but only got around the fitting the back set. The front set was hard to fit and I left it halfway through. And so they remain while...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-29-20, 04:23 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 27,826
Posted By Dawes-man

Thank you, Merziac, for the warm welcome. ...

Thank you, Merziac, for the warm welcome.

Long live C&V!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-28-20, 02:20 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 27,826
Posted By Dawes-man

Yes, I've heard it referred to as that, too. I...

Yes, I've heard it referred to as that, too. I think that's applicable on smaller bikes with a shorter distance between the saddle and the top of the wheel, and have seen a couple of bags that have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 04:33 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,689
Posted By Dawes-man

I received a PM from you, E.blan, but when I...

I received a PM from you, E.blan, but when I tried to reply BF came back with a message saying you didn't accept PMs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 04:32 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,689
Posted By Dawes-man

Seeing this thread bumped has reminded me... I...

Seeing this thread bumped has reminded me... I don't think I ever posted pictures of how the restoration came out:

The bike went from this:
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 08:26 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 27,826
Posted By Dawes-man

Why, thank you! It's very nice to see a familar...

Why, thank you! It's very nice to see a familar name.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 08:26 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 27,826
Posted By Dawes-man

You're very welcome! And I agree... but then I...

You're very welcome! And I agree... but then I would :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 08:15 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 27,826
Posted By Dawes-man

Among the 12 or so vintage Carradice saddlebags...

Among the 12 or so vintage Carradice saddlebags in my collection, this is the only brown one I have and therefore, while not the oldest, it's rather special to me....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-27-20, 07:49 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 27,826
Posted By Dawes-man

Fellow Carradice fans, I'm back after an absence...

Fellow Carradice fans, I'm back after an absence of 6 years with some more vintage saddlebags. These are just back from a friend, a leather craftsman from Nagasaki called Takashi, who has being doing...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-19, 05:45 PM
Replies: 127
Views: 40,134
Posted By Dawes-man

Any holes in the head tube? Or remains of any?...

Any holes in the head tube? Or remains of any? Such signs would suggest pre-1981 as from then on the badges were simply glued on.

There's a Facebook group, Dawes Cycles Heritage, where you could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-19, 09:33 AM
Replies: 127
Views: 40,134
Posted By Dawes-man

[QUOTE=mattwales;20912430]I hope nobody minds me...

[QUOTE=mattwales;20912430]I hope nobody minds me joining in here, trying to ID a bike I have been given. Despite Poyners of Wolverhampton decals it says Dawes on the rear drop out and BB is stamped...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-19, 09:07 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,188
Posted By Dawes-man

Okay. I get it now. Many thanks!

Okay. I get it now. Many thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-19, 08:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,188
Posted By Dawes-man

Thank you, unterhausen! No PM or report...

Thank you, unterhausen!

No PM or report first post - I don't know how to PM an administrator - I did see a report first post button but didn't understand what to use it for.

I sent a message...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-19, 08:10 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,188
Posted By Dawes-man

You're a bit behind on the curve.

You're a bit behind on the curve.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-19, 08:04 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,188
Posted By Dawes-man

Yes, absolutely. In fact, when I posted my last...

Yes, absolutely. In fact, when I posted my last post (I also added a note at the beginning, to my initial post, explaining I was now perfectly happy) I also sent a message to the administrators...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-19, 12:52 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,188
Posted By Dawes-man

Just to bring everyone up to date, at Bike...

Just to bring everyone up to date, at Bike Recyclery's invitation I returned the pulleys and Justyne, the owner, has contacted me to inform me she has received them and that she has refunded the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-19, 05:12 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,188
Posted By Dawes-man

I looked and saw a sign for a 10% off sale which...

I looked and saw a sign for a 10% off sale which said "SHIPPING WILL BE DELAYED JAN 11 - 22". However, while checking just now I happened to see the sign was clickable and found clicking on it opens...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-19, 02:55 AM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,188
Posted By Dawes-man

Thank you for your comments, everyone. I'm glad...

Thank you for your comments, everyone. I'm glad to see many have had good experiences with Bike Recyclery.

Justyne, the owner, has replied to my message via Facebook. I'll reprint it here in full...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-19, 09:09 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,188
Posted By Dawes-man

That's an idea. Thanks. I'll get in touch with my...

That's an idea. Thanks. I'll get in touch with my credit card company. I haven't so far because I remember a few years ago being told that as I has authorised the payment there was nothing they could...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-19, 09:07 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,188
Posted By Dawes-man

Sorry to hear of your troubles, both with the...

Sorry to hear of your troubles, both with the dealer and your knees.

Yes, I will. Thanks!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-19, 07:56 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 6,188
Posted By Dawes-man

Bike Recyclery - My Experience

Please note: After beginning this thread I found Justyne, the owner of Bike Recyclery, to be conscientious and responsible. I am now completely happy with the service she provides and am happy to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-19, 03:58 AM
Replies: 99
Views: 23,393
Posted By Dawes-man

That made me laugh. I've thought the same myself,...

That made me laugh. I've thought the same myself, most recently when I was looking for a TA Cyclotouriste chain ring to replace the present 42T on my Rotrax yesterday. I'm thinking of changing it to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-17-19, 09:56 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,431
Posted By Dawes-man

What are you going to use the hacksaw on? Sounds...

What are you going to use the hacksaw on? Sounds scary :)

I've just seen your earlier message... Thanks for your kind comments about my bikes. I ride them all from time to time, each time working...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-02-19, 09:21 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,431
Posted By Dawes-man

Yes, and it will remove rust stains from the...

Yes, and it will remove rust stains from the paint, too. There's been a lot of discussion here on oxalic acid so it would be worth doing a search. It works on chrome, too.

I used it on a friend's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-18, 08:56 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,431
Posted By Dawes-man

On the rust, I would treat the frame with oxalic...

On the rust, I would treat the frame with oxalic acid first. I wouldn't repaint it for the reason you are reluctant, that it would lose you that lovely, period box lining. On the other hand, a good...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-31-18, 08:45 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 13,431
Posted By Dawes-man

For size? That's a novel excuse... I'm...

For size? That's a novel excuse...

I'm hoping the chemical approach will work. And yes, the TA rack is small and pretty useless but you can't beat the look :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-20-18, 09:09 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,968
Posted By Dawes-man

Hi JaccoW, Both the pulleys and the clamps look...

Hi JaccoW, Both the pulleys and the clamps look really good. I've sent you a PM. Cheers!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-18, 09:16 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,968
Posted By Dawes-man

That's very kind of you. Is it just the pulley...

That's very kind of you. Is it just the pulley wheels you have? Or the clamps as well?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-19-18, 09:14 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,968
Posted By Dawes-man

After a month of procrastination I've just today...

After a month of procrastination I've just today bitten the bullet and removed the gear from the hub. It was simple. For some reason I'd got it into my head that the 4-speed FM was different from the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-10-18, 02:12 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,968
Posted By Dawes-man

Hi rhm, thanks for your comments. Looking at an...

Hi rhm, thanks for your comments. Looking at an exploded diagram of an FM hub from Tony Hadland's site I can only see 2 cup & cone bearings...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-09-18, 07:15 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 3,968
Posted By Dawes-man

1949 Sturmey Archer FM Hub oil ports

I'm building a couple of bikes for a friend and his wife - both Hetchins Nulli Secundus, one a 24" 1954 with straight stays and the other a 20" 1956 with vibrant stays. Both are going to be fitted...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-18, 07:32 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,566
Posted By Dawes-man

Thank you, Clifford! That explains everything. So...

Thank you, Clifford! That explains everything. So the later freewheel must be ISO. I've just re-read Shelton Brown's comment about 'all later hubs' being ISO... I'd missed the relevance of that the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-06-18, 04:01 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,566
Posted By Dawes-man

Further to the above, it seems this hub has...

Further to the above, it seems this hub has Italian threads. They measure 35mm across, which according to Sheldon Brown's figures is the Italian size. According to the same figures French threads...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
12-05-18, 02:50 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,566
Posted By Dawes-man

Well, I never! This hub has no groove between the...

Well, I never! This hub has no groove between the flange and the threads, thus it is not BSC threaded. Many thanks for the info, John. I've just checked another spare Campagnolo hub I have and it has...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
11-29-18, 03:23 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,566
Posted By Dawes-man

Bottom Bracket as Die for Hub Boss?

I have a Campagnolo Record hub with some sort of problem with the threads on the boss. I've tried 5 different freewheels (4 Suntour, 1 Shimano) and just one will thread all the way on. The other 4...
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