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Forum: Touring
05-03-23, 03:31 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 267
Posted By stormy_ll

Podsacs fork mount bags (or similar) compatibility with older steel forks

Hello everybody,

I am looking to put some additional storage towards the front of my bike to accompany a set of rear panniers and am coming to the realisation that a front pannier rack probably...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-31-22, 02:07 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,461
Posted By stormy_ll

Hello, I have tried moving down the saddle height...

Hello, I have tried moving down the saddle height a little to be more like what I think would be a “normal saddle height” to the people who have stated my saddle looks a bit high. I went for a quick...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-24-22, 06:13 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,461
Posted By stormy_ll

Thank you for the detailed response :) I...

Thank you for the detailed response :)

I tend to like my saddle height slightly high as you say! I do the extended leg with shoes on rather than without and find this works for my knees. Too low...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-24-22, 03:55 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,461
Posted By stormy_ll

Thank you very much Yuri! The main curiosity...

Thank you very much Yuri!
The main curiosity for increasing stem length is that I notice a bit of lower back pain after 3-4 hours and I think it may be due to poor posture. After a bit of research I...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-24-22, 03:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,461
Posted By stormy_ll

Your first comment makes me worried…! :lol: I...

Your first comment makes me worried…! :lol: I used to ride a 57cm triban 3 (my first more modern road bike), and have come from a bunch of steel bikes that were obviously fitted quite large. I didn’t...
Forum: Fitting Your Bike
07-23-22, 06:53 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,461
Posted By stormy_ll

Difficulty in choosing stem length!

Hello everybody,

I have bought this new (to me) Cube Attain Pro frame recently for building up my endurance/longer distance cycling and club rides with a bit more relaxed geometry. Therefore, the...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-08-22, 10:09 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 422
Posted By stormy_ll

That figure sounds good thank you very much! ...

That figure sounds good thank you very much!
Yeah I think I remember him saying he bought it built up in the 80s for £20 since nobody wanted to buy it.
He said he’d expect to get around 40 for it...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-08-22, 10:06 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 422
Posted By stormy_ll

yes I too have noticed (and managed to benefit...

yes I too have noticed (and managed to benefit from) the Facebook effect you have noted :p it’s always fun to see what people post on there.

i think I’ll post on both, might as well and more...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
07-07-22, 08:39 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 422
Posted By stormy_ll

Raleigh Record Ace 57.5 TT, 21cm HT

Hello everybody,
This is my fathers Raleigh Record Ace in 531c from way back. It measures 57.5cm top tube (CTC) and 21cm for the length of the head tube. It is a very large frame and so he wants me...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-01-22, 04:52 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 187
Posted By stormy_ll

Old Claud butler frame identification!

Hello everybody,

I am looking for help in identification of this old Claud butler! It does not seem to have any frame markings anywhere on the BB or dropouts. I was thinking it’s an Olympic road...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
04-18-22, 01:10 PM
Replies: 191
Views: 30,720
Posted By stormy_ll

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/56db0204_e69b_4c13_93e6_9ad826e9471a_8c96a6348b86c4fed79e4dad90c470736ffaaeec.jpeg...
Forum: Winter Cycling
10-07-21, 01:50 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 3,211
Posted By stormy_ll

Longsleeve vs arm warmers - first time buying cycling clothes

Hello everybody,

I am trying to get more seriously into cycling and have recently purchased some shorts and thermal tights, but am really struggling with what to buy for the top half.
I live in...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-21, 03:12 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 558
Posted By stormy_ll

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/2000x1504/0faf2e56_d6a0_479c_9451_cee3f03baa3f_86cb3cf99879c6165087a9413019fdf800d68ccf.jpeg...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-15-21, 02:42 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 558
Posted By stormy_ll

Replacing lost bottom bracket to crankset

Hello everyone,

I am currently doing up a bike and have appeared to have lost the bottom bracket. I have identified it’s a British fit but have no idea about how to find the correct size for the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-21, 10:20 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,953
Posted By stormy_ll

Yeah those are the ones causing me some trouble!...

Yeah those are the ones causing me some trouble! I had a look online to see if I could figure it out but I don’t want to kill the thing so have passed it on to my
old man to do for me at the minute...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-21, 07:55 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,953
Posted By stormy_ll

Although I wish I could restore it to how it...

Although I wish I could restore it to how it looked new, I have just spent some money on my first pair of spd sl shoes and pedals. I don’t really have enough in the bike money pot to spend on more...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-21, 06:08 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,953
Posted By stormy_ll

Wow I love the green one this one it’s quite...

Wow I love the green one this one it’s quite moody and understated yet I think it could still be a head turner. Thank you for the oil recommendation though I think that sounds like a good idea for...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-21, 06:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,953
Posted By stormy_ll

Thank you guys, I’ve taken all the metal bits...

Thank you guys, I’ve taken all the metal bits apart and am leaving them to soak for a little while in deox C. I think I’ve misplaced the rust converter which id have used for dabbing on the frame but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-06-21, 05:57 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,953
Posted By stormy_ll

They’re doing rather alright considering what...

They’re doing rather alright considering what they’ve through in my opinion. All the spokes seem okay and with a bit of elbow grease I think they’ll come out quite nicely.
Going to replace the tyres...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-05-21, 01:48 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,953
Posted By stormy_ll

Any ideas for this “half restoration” Raleigh Twenty?

Hello everyone,

So my family was given this Raleigh Twenty from my next door neighbour who became too old to use it. Of course it was left out in all conditions to get a bit ratty and now it’s in...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-20, 08:20 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,881
Posted By stormy_ll

The previous commenter mentioning oversized...

The previous commenter mentioning oversized tubing will be about the diameter of the tube. There's different material dimensions/properties (wall thickness/treatments) such as 531, 753, 853 etc but...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-20, 08:09 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 2,881
Posted By stormy_ll

No idea about the frame (sorry!) but the pentagon...

No idea about the frame (sorry!) but the pentagon will be for band on downtube shifters to help keep them in the same place - I believe Mercian called it a pip when I got my frame done with them.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-20, 07:24 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 345
Posted By stormy_ll

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulle...

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1500x2000/imag0441_7769ec86c56c3b562b2943158175c22dda1c50d1.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-20, 07:21 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 345
Posted By stormy_ll

Sorry about that I've changed the privacy setting...

Sorry about that I've changed the privacy setting to public but will upload them here anyway. Not sure what their size will be like though (I'm on phone so thought Flickr would be easier but I've...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-16-20, 06:53 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 345
Posted By stormy_ll

Please can I have some help identifying this mystery frame?

Hello everyone!
I have this mysterious frame and forks (can get pics of forks if needed) ready to be rattlecanned - im about 99.99% sure it's nothing special which is why I'm happy to blast it and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-17, 03:07 PM
Replies: 3,021
Views: 876,344
Posted By stormy_ll

Yes it was immense to say the least :lol: we...

Yes it was immense to say the least :lol:
we couldnt stop grinning all throughout standing in the shop and, the next 10 mins eating fish and chips was spent looking at it through bubble wrap, cant...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-17, 12:10 PM
Replies: 135
Views: 39,851
Posted By stormy_ll

i have pics but they come up massive, anyone know...

i have pics but they come up massive, anyone know how i can make them smaller before killing the thread?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-17, 12:06 PM
Replies: 3,021
Views: 876,344
Posted By stormy_ll

i didnt think that one through did i

i didnt think that one through did i
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-17, 11:55 AM
Replies: 3,021
Views: 876,344
Posted By stormy_ll

oh no why is it so big :/

oh no why is it so big :/
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-17, 11:55 AM
Replies: 3,021
Views: 876,344
Posted By stormy_ll

here is my mercian that was in my dads basement...

here is my mercian that was in my dads basement since the mid 70s, he gave it me and we took it to derby to get fixed, picked it up today :)

http://i.imgur.com/P73w077.jpg...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-07-17, 09:45 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,810
Posted By stormy_ll

What is that mile counter thing?

What is that mile counter thing?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-16, 07:39 PM
Replies: 2,264
Views: 780,953
Posted By stormy_ll

Got a Record Ace in semi (not really) crusty...

Got a Record Ace in semi (not really) crusty condition (i think its 25" not exactly sure) but PM me for pics, would prefer the same frame in a smaller size )
All original (no repaint or re-decalled...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-16, 07:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 641
Posted By stormy_ll

Also sorry for pics being in weird order, i...

Also sorry for pics being in weird order, i refreshed imgur and it swapped them for some reason
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-11-16, 07:32 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 641
Posted By stormy_ll

Need help with these two sets of brakes

Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet (http://imgur.com/a/63IOC)

I know the first one is spidel / mafac ls2 but I cant find much info on them, so any help would be greatly appreciated :)....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-16, 11:53 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 9,469
Posted By stormy_ll

do you find these easier to steer with?

do you find these easier to steer with?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-28-16, 07:43 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 15,036
Posted By stormy_ll

I must have been quite lucky then :) I've only...

I must have been quite lucky then :) I've only got / had gone through 4 frames (3 of which are double butted 531) and none of them bar one had died on me, the one getting crashed I would have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-27-16, 09:16 AM
Replies: 144
Views: 15,036
Posted By stormy_ll

reynolds 531 for the win :)

reynolds 531 for the win :)
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-25-16, 12:50 PM
Replies: 2
Views: 542
Posted By stormy_ll

not gonna go on it, want to concentrate my money...

not gonna go on it, want to concentrate my money on the stuff on the actual frame so i dont have to keep switching it out and kill the frame
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-25-16, 08:14 AM
Replies: 2
Views: 542
Posted By stormy_ll

GB Superhood + GB bars. what should i bid?

Found this on ebay, while looking through what gb bars there were. Apparently the superhood levers are meant to be quite good but im honestly not sure about it so any help on what i should bid on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-16, 04:59 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,868
Posted By stormy_ll

Yes but instead he bought a 2nd hand harry quinn...

Yes but instead he bought a 2nd hand harry quinn which had an atrocious paint job, so he wants to paint it lilac and turn it into a fixie rip

The headset and some other parts that i have already...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-16, 03:12 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,868
Posted By stormy_ll

Yes, but now is the long long wait :( And...

Yes, but now is the long long wait :(

And how do i know what parts are better vs what parts? Say if i was building a pc and had two graphics cards, i would be able to check their specs vs the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-16, 02:55 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,293
Posted By stormy_ll

Period correct bike parts? (1965)

Got a Mercian which im trying to restore. Its currently at their workshop but now i need to figure out what components i want to use, anyone got any ideas what sort of stuff i should be looking out...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-24-16, 12:04 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,868
Posted By stormy_ll

Another update :) Bike is now at Mercian,...

Another update :)

Bike is now at Mercian, went for no.12 polychromatic blue, barbers pole, white lugs, new top, bottom and head tubes, pip for band on gears, and some other cable stuff.

I have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-16, 04:36 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,868
Posted By stormy_ll

Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet...

Imgur: The most awesome images on the Internet (http://imgur.com/a/PTlvm)

i was thinking something like this, although i would prefer lilac but i cant come up with anything just from the website...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-16, 03:14 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,868
Posted By stormy_ll

enamel for head tube as well?

enamel for head tube as well?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-16, 02:54 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,868
Posted By stormy_ll

just realised u have to choose what sort of paint...

just realised u have to choose what sort of paint u want for barbers pole and there is no white wtf, all the other colours looks grim with this choice
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-16, 09:59 AM
Replies: 66
Views: 8,504
Posted By stormy_ll

now im looking forward to Saturday for two...

now im looking forward to Saturday for two reasons :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-16, 09:48 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,868
Posted By stormy_ll

so if i was going for a period style bike i would...

so if i was going for a period style bike i would go for the polychromatic?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-16, 09:29 AM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,868
Posted By stormy_ll

not exactly sure what i want in terms of scheme...

not exactly sure what i want in terms of scheme but the poly-chromatic doesn't seem to have yellow, white or red. But that means i would have to use pearl colors to get a little sparkle, but not so...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-16, 05:13 PM
Replies: 73
Views: 6,868
Posted By stormy_ll

Do you know why Mercian does not have these...

Do you know why Mercian does not have these colours avaliable in polychromatic? I had a few colour schemes that I think I would have enjoyed quite a bit but it doesn't seem to work with their colour...
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