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Forum: Folding Bikes
09-12-14, 06:32 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 827
Posted By tjkwood

Awh no, that's a shame. Deciding on a colour for...

Awh no, that's a shame. Deciding on a colour for my Moulton and was hoping to recreate that one. Back to the drawing board...
Forum: Folding Bikes
09-12-14, 06:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 827
Posted By tjkwood

Mystery 20 inch gumwall tyres - who can identify them?

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This gorgeous Moulton seems to be sporting 20 inch gumwalls, which appear to be Contis:

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Any idea what they are and, crucially, where I could source a pair? I'm sure your...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-02-14, 02:19 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,146
Posted By tjkwood

The collection is now being sold on, including...

The collection is now being sold on, including this Sports - shipping could always be arranged... :thumb:
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-14, 02:42 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,146
Posted By tjkwood

There's nothing like a good IGH.... that TSR 8 is...

There's nothing like a good IGH.... that TSR 8 is looking rather good from where I'm sat! Working for a bike company does make you realise what precisely makes a 'good' bike to you
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-14, 02:40 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,146
Posted By tjkwood

This is so true, and oddly pertinent! Hopefully I...

This is so true, and oddly pertinent! Hopefully I can find what I'm looking for in both senses :p
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-14, 10:23 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,146
Posted By tjkwood

Indeed - something interesting has emerged from...

Indeed - something interesting has emerged from something bad. I'll certainly make it known on here if/when I do decide to move it on, as it has to go to someone who cares I guess
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-14, 02:54 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,146
Posted By tjkwood

That's the trouble, I know how much I have loved...

That's the trouble, I know how much I have loved it in the past and letting go of that is hard. However, simply covering it up with a sheet seems cruel in a way. I'll dwell on it over the coming...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-28-14, 02:52 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,146
Posted By tjkwood

This. I can't help but feel I'm all too...

This. I can't help but feel I'm all too susceptible to bike lust, but that's just not practical when you're talking about your sole form of transport (I don't have a car). The reason the TSR attracts...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-14, 02:25 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,146
Posted By tjkwood

This is my dilemma! As loads of you have pointed...

This is my dilemma! As loads of you have pointed out, it's a really beautiful bike, and the memory will fade with time I suppose. What my distrust has revealed, however, is that my love for its looks...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-14, 10:22 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,146
Posted By tjkwood

Thanks for the kind words, I do guess it's not...

Thanks for the kind words, I do guess it's not been long enough for trust to come back. My winter ride will be with me in a week, so the Sports will be retired for the time being anyway. Hopefully...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-14, 09:35 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,146
Posted By tjkwood

Ever fallen out of love?

Some of you may remember my thread on my 1935 Raleigh Sports (http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/884023-1935-raleigh-sports-complete-now.html):
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-14, 09:37 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,447
Posted By tjkwood

I do still feel a little odd when talking about...

I do still feel a little odd when talking about it, but it is healing up and the bone is refusing. Here's the full story if you're interested (with tame photos):...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-04-14, 08:38 AM
Replies: 77
Views: 7,447
Posted By tjkwood

I have two that come to mind, the first rather...

I have two that come to mind, the first rather more distant and less traumatic than the second:

1) Riding alongside a friend down a quiet alleyway, me on my gaspipe Puch, he turns to me and says...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-14, 09:35 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 838
Posted By tjkwood

Just spoken to the chap who build the Flying Gate...

Just spoken to the chap who build the Flying Gate bicycles, and he's pointed me in the right direction - case closed :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-14, 04:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 838
Posted By tjkwood

nah, they give a price list here: Renovation...

nah, they give a price list here: Renovation Price List - Argos Racing Cycles (http://www.argoscycles.com/renovation-pricelist.htm)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-14, 04:29 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 838
Posted By tjkwood

Thanks for the heads up - looks like it'll cost...

Thanks for the heads up - looks like it'll cost £220 in total but it'll be worth it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-14, 04:13 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 838
Posted By tjkwood

Hear that? That's the sound of my jaw hitting the...

Hear that? That's the sound of my jaw hitting the floor.... blimey!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-14-14, 03:59 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 838
Posted By tjkwood

UK C&Vers - best place for respray?

Hello chaps! I'm in the process of acquiring a 1959 Viking Mileater (photos and a thread will follow in time) and it's in need of a full respray. I really want to give is a decent treatment, so where...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-13-14, 03:22 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,225
Posted By tjkwood

Hello! The headset seems pretty normal for a...

Hello!

The headset seems pretty normal for a Raleigh of this period, and you're lucky to have the brass oiler cap in place. The chaincase is a fairly standard design, so you should be able to pick...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-14, 09:12 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 946
Posted By tjkwood

not quite! :p

not quite! :p
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-10-14, 01:29 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 946
Posted By tjkwood

Free project for anyone near London - 1956 Triumph Jack of Clubs

Some of you may have seen my earlier thread on my 50s Triumph:

http://www.bikeforums.net/classic-vintage/910208-my-new-project-1956-triumph-jack-clubs.html

I'm moving out from my parents's...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-14, 12:21 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,847
Posted By tjkwood

How about mint green with burgundy accents? As...

How about mint green with burgundy accents? As seen on this 1950s Planet:

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Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-18-14, 07:06 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 8,618
Posted By tjkwood

More than worth investgating - the rust doesn't...

More than worth investgating - the rust doesn't look bad at all and should be able to be dealt with easily. My Planet Pintail had the worst sort of rust seen on the Hobbs all over, and the paint shop...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-14, 06:42 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,887
Posted By tjkwood

You're right, not sure what I was thinking.......

You're right, not sure what I was thinking.... been getting a little too wrapped up in this project! The Pashley wheels will clearly never work, so I won't be using them. New plan, then: wait until a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-14-14, 05:34 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,887
Posted By tjkwood

Okay, assuming my frame has 120mm spacing, what...

Okay, assuming my frame has 120mm spacing, what should I do? Pashley (my source for wheels, long story) had the Clubman Country, with a 8 speed cassette system. Am I wrong in assuming that there's no...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-13-14, 09:24 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,887
Posted By tjkwood

Thanks for the pointer - I'll follow your lead...

Thanks for the pointer - I'll follow your lead and go for 6 speed, then, seeing as it works for you
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-14, 04:04 PM
Replies: 83,260
Views: 14,163,136
Posted By tjkwood

Stunning if rough 1956 Norman Invader only 40...

Stunning if rough 1956 Norman Invader only 40 mins away from me, and in my size.... if only I had the money!

Very rare gents 1956 norman racer | Harlow | Gumtree...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-12-14, 12:49 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,887
Posted By tjkwood

Thanks everyone for the advice! This is what I'll...

Thanks everyone for the advice! This is what I'll probably go with: Sunrace Index 7 Speed Freewheel 13 - 25t | Evans Cycles...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-14, 03:58 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,312
Posted By tjkwood

For those of you still interested, I'm giving...

For those of you still interested, I'm giving into the general consensus with some small concessions: Campy Gran Sport RD and FD, GB Coureur or Sport brakes with Super Hood levers... but with a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-14, 02:59 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,887
Posted By tjkwood

You're a star! That's everything I wanted to know...

You're a star! That's everything I wanted to know - thanks :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-11-14, 12:41 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 8,887
Posted By tjkwood

Campagnolo Gran Sport (not Nuovo) RD - any advice?

Hi guys... well basically on my previous thread about my 1950 Planet Pintail I have been convinced to go period with my build (except for new GB bars and crank), and this has led me to want some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-07-14, 03:43 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,312
Posted By tjkwood

It's certainly a Williams crank but it's in need...

It's certainly a Williams crank but it's in need of rechroming for sure... Still undecided whether to use it on this build but it will certainly see use again :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-14, 11:08 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,312
Posted By tjkwood

I completely understand your concern, and looking...

I completely understand your concern, and looking around at modern derailleur options leaves me cold. My current plan is to go with an S3X on the back and a single chainring up front. This will be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-14, 12:44 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,312
Posted By tjkwood

Glad to hear the neutral is the same as on the AW...

Glad to hear the neutral is the same as on the AW - good to know I can stop pedalling if really necessary! Thanks for all your help :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-14, 12:04 PM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,312
Posted By tjkwood

Rght, now the gears are sorted, the next thing is...

Rght, now the gears are sorted, the next thing is the chain set. The original Williams set is missing most of its chrome, so I'm thinking of going cotterless while I have the chance. Couple of...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-14, 11:33 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,312
Posted By tjkwood

That's something I can't get my head round - with...

That's something I can't get my head round - with a standard AW the neutral position leaves you spinning, but how does this exhibit itself on the S3X? And that's good to know, I do love an old three...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-14, 10:37 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,312
Posted By tjkwood

I have no words for this.... how ingenious! Have...

I have no words for this.... how ingenious! Have you ever got the chance to ride with one?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-14, 10:36 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,312
Posted By tjkwood

I'm hoping to use a Pashley wheel simply because...

I'm hoping to use a Pashley wheel simply because it'll be effectively free, in payment for work I've already done for them. The S3X does look like a lot of fun - how have you found its reliability to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-14, 07:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,312
Posted By tjkwood

Thanks for all thr advice, I shall have a think....

Thanks for all thr advice, I shall have a think. I've just received this message from Pashley - looks like the choice is either a S2C or a S3X:

"The Countryman hub is too wide to fit the frame by...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-14, 06:10 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,312
Posted By tjkwood

The idea of a hybrid gear sounds fun! Any mods...

The idea of a hybrid gear sounds fun! Any mods needed or would it be straightforward?

As familiar as I am with SA hubs, there's a chance I may be able to get a 700C wheel with a Shimano Alfine 8...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-14, 03:15 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 8,051
Posted By tjkwood

Unfortunately, due to space restrictions and the...

Unfortunately, due to space restrictions and the fact I'm moving out after uni, I'm having to move this one on :( will be sad to see it go
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-31-14, 03:13 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,312
Posted By tjkwood

Had a sudden and rather upsetting realisation:...

Had a sudden and rather upsetting realisation: the RD hanger has been hacked off the Simplex dropouts by a PO.... which means no 50s Campy :( I'm empted, then, to consider an IGH instead - any...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-14, 11:37 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,312
Posted By tjkwood

Fair point, think I'll head down the Campy route...

Fair point, think I'll head down the Campy route in any case
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-14, 11:13 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,312
Posted By tjkwood

Thanks - it's going to be my 21st birthday build...

Thanks - it's going to be my 21st birthday build basically, so I wanted something memorable that'll last
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-14, 11:13 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,312
Posted By tjkwood

Excellent advice, thanks!Looking at old Campy and...

Excellent advice, thanks!Looking at old Campy and Huret makes me all giddy, so I think Euro will have to be the way forward. Forgot to mention, Pashley are also giving me a nice Brooks B17 and some...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-29-14, 10:08 AM
Replies: 48
Views: 9,312
Posted By tjkwood

1950s-inspired tourer - what do I need?

Some of you may have seen my previous thread about the Planet Pintail I picked up for a song last year:

http://i.imgur.com/998t0AD.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/dXKlmIP.jpg
...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-14, 05:11 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,667
Posted By tjkwood

I wasn't even aware car boot sales were a thing...

I wasn't even aware car boot sales were a thing in France, so thanks for the pointers - I'll report back
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-14, 04:16 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,667
Posted By tjkwood

That's brilliant - where on earth do you find...

That's brilliant - where on earth do you find such bikes? I'm probably heading over to France for a good while this summer and intend to come back with something special :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-28-14, 03:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,667
Posted By tjkwood

Looks gorgeous - great work! Any idea of the age...

Looks gorgeous - great work! Any idea of the age of the frame?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-13, 04:15 PM
Replies: 27,968
Views: 4,541,357
Posted By tjkwood

There's plenty to recommend it, trust me - good...

There's plenty to recommend it, trust me - good luck with that :thumb: in the meanwhile, if you ever need anything facilitating/shipping over to you, do let me know and I'd be happy to help!
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