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03-28-24, 09:16 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 205
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...
03-20-24, 03:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 402
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.
03-20-24, 02:28 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 402
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...
03-19-24, 11:23 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 2,082
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,...
03-17-24, 02:42 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,136
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.
03-14-24, 10:00 AM
Replies: 2,336
Views: 553,641
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

...
03-13-24, 02:27 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 859
Posted By Aardwolf

According to https://nkilgariff.com 1971:All...

According to https://nkilgariff.com

1971:All cycles available in 5 or 10 spd, bar the Pro which is 12 spd only..
It also says "Pro" road frame is 73/73
03-13-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 1,136
Posted By Aardwolf

Not everybody's cup of tea but I wear Chelsea...

Not everybody's cup of tea but I wear Chelsea boots all day every day.
I find they work perfectly for bikes (toe straps or MKS cages) - no laces and stiffish soles.

Loake 290...
03-11-24, 11:51 AM
Replies: 83,051
Views: 14,036,498
Posted By Aardwolf

Ebay UK: 1930s CCM Flyer track bike £1495 ...

Ebay UK: 1930s CCM Flyer track bike £1495
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/196264805042

It's a thing of beauty, but no use to me :(

...
03-05-24, 08:28 AM
Replies: 1,143
Views: 152,621
Posted By Aardwolf

I'm not really a fan of yellow, but that I do...

I'm not really a fan of yellow, but that I do like - any idea what the colour is called ?.
02-28-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 8,760
Views: 1,091,279
Posted By Aardwolf

It's a Griffin and George lab stand I inherited. ...

It's a Griffin and George lab stand I inherited.
Sort of thing that was used in school chemistry labs in the 70s in the UK.
It's very handy for posing things.

Pics from Ebay:

Stand:...
02-28-24, 08:08 AM
Replies: 8,760
Views: 1,091,279
Posted By Aardwolf

Through the door about 1 hour back: SR Royal two...

Through the door about 1 hour back: SR Royal two bolt seatpost 27.0mm

I'm going to try accurate saddle angle adjustment and this should help.
Got a 1967 Wright's Swallow to break in when it gets...
02-28-24, 08:01 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,284
Posted By Aardwolf

And £35 later: SR Royal 27.0, would have prefered...

And £35 later: SR Royal 27.0, would have prefered fluted but this one was available.

It's about 10g lighter than my SR LaPrade.
It's marked "27.0" and it measures 27.0 too.
Just needs a bit of...
02-28-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 69
Views: 2,862
Posted By Aardwolf

Could you explain that please ? I'm on 22"...

Could you explain that please ?

I'm on 22" (56cm) and was thinking about trying 58cm, but when a 60s Cyclone came along on Ebay it was 56cm.
I've got a vague memory I used to ride a larger frame...
02-26-24, 05:11 AM
Replies: 604
Views: 75,148
Posted By Aardwolf

Almost missed this thread. It's well known red...

Almost missed this thread.
It's well known red is the fastest colour, and I need all the help I can get.

1982 Holdsworth Avanti (531) in Holdsworth Red Pearl - the only colour it came in.
...
02-25-24, 07:57 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,284
Posted By Aardwolf

Here's something for Xmas: 10mm Ratchet Flex Head...

Here's something for Xmas: 10mm Ratchet Flex Head Keychain Ring 72-tooth
https://www.amazon.co.uk/FACULX-Keychain-72-Tooth-Mechanic-Colorful/dp/B0CQ7Z16DV/ref=sr_1_27
...
02-25-24, 03:55 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,284
Posted By Aardwolf

FYI: Hilary Stone is retiring. .I am sorry that...

FYI: Hilary Stone is retiring.
.I am sorry that the item(s) you enquired about are no longer available. I am retiring and have sold almost all of my stock. I will be continuing with some items such...
02-24-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,284
Posted By Aardwolf

There's one on Ebay from the US for $270:...

There's one on Ebay from the US for $270: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265657567141
192g apparently.
Fairly sure it's not worth it :)
Does adjust from the bottom though.
02-24-24, 05:26 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,284
Posted By Aardwolf

According to "General Information" on Velobase...

According to "General Information" on Velobase the Superbe (not pro) is a rebranded Sugino Mighty SP-2C
https://www.velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=3c4cb437-85bd-4134-9efb-617ac6c89b04&Enum=105
...
02-24-24, 03:03 PM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,284
Posted By Aardwolf

Hmmm, Avocet bolts are advertise on Ebay ...

Hmmm, Avocet bolts are advertise on Ebay
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/364490608879?itmmeta=01HQEE5ETK1ZC746AMDGFZQF31&hash=item54dd5550ef:g:ZhIAAOSwUMFjs5b2
...
02-24-24, 10:42 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,295
Posted By Aardwolf

You probably know this but the pedals are Lyotard...

You probably know this but the pedals are Lyotard M23 Marcel Berthet
https://velobase.com/ViewComponent.aspx?ID=31ca38d4-b05e-4050-8b43-8e4bef89ad9a

My favourite pedals, they also work with MKS...
02-24-24, 10:27 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,284
Posted By Aardwolf

Seems to me it might be possible to fit a hex...

Seems to me it might be possible to fit a hex bolt (access from below) to the standard Campy type mechanism (access from above).

Of course I'm just guessing since I don't have one yet.
And if I...
02-24-24, 08:54 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,284
Posted By Aardwolf

Looks to me like the Superbe Pro has hex bolts...

Looks to me like the Superbe Pro has hex bolts with access from below - look at 2nd photo in Velobase entry.
Also Superbe is double clamp and it's a rebranded Sugino Mighty according to Velobase.
...
02-23-24, 10:32 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,284
Posted By Aardwolf

So far it's looking to me like Best...

So far it's looking to me like

Best mechanism:JPR (fluted) - but fairly rare
5mm hex from below .
Most authenticCampy 1044
needs the flex head ratchet.
Best AlternativeSugino Mighty fluted -...
02-23-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,284
Posted By Aardwolf

That JPR looks quite interesting, there are even...

That JPR looks quite interesting, there are even 5 x 27.0mm ones on Ebay.
They're also relatively well priced.

JPR 3001 fluted:...
02-23-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 1,284
Posted By Aardwolf

Two Bolt Seatposts

Hiya Folks,
I've been tweaking the fitting of my 1961 Holdsworth Cyclone and while I've got the saddle fairly good it's always tricky to adjust the angle.
The seat tube is slightly oval so I'm...
02-22-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,318
Posted By Aardwolf

Just thought I'd mention this (for the great...

Just thought I'd mention this (for the great name), well known in the UK.

Electric Brae

https://www.undiscoveredscotland.co.uk/dunure/electricbrae/index.html
02-22-24, 07:39 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 481
Posted By Aardwolf

Nope I did mean the clamp :) I'm just pointing...

Nope I did mean the clamp :)
I'm just pointing out you can change the angle a lot so you can probably use the clamp horizontally and have the jaws in a useable position.
You can probably work out...
02-22-24, 06:54 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 481
Posted By Aardwolf

A big advantage of the Stanley clamp is you can...

A big advantage of the Stanley clamp is you can rotate the ball joint so it goes horizontal.
It's shown that way on the Stanley web site:...
02-22-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 481
Posted By Aardwolf

Probably available under several names, but...

Probably available under several names, but Stanley Multi Angle Hobby Vice is one of them. https://www.stanleytools.co.uk/product/1-83-069/stanley-max-steel-multi-angle-vice
02-21-24, 04:39 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 276
Posted By Aardwolf

You may have done this already, but you probably...

You may have done this already, but you probably need to post on some mostly UK bicycle forums.
eg.retrobike.co.uk
forum.cyclinguk.org
yacf.co.uk/forum
and there are several UK r e d d i t...
02-21-24, 03:25 AM
Replies: 17
Views: 481
Posted By Aardwolf

That's what I use, but I live in a London flat...

That's what I use, but I live in a London flat and my work bench is an old kitchen table.

Stanley hobby vice: https://www.tooled-up.com/stanley-multi-angle-hobby-vice/prod/162143/

...
02-19-24, 11:58 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 644
Posted By Aardwolf

+1 for Red 'n' Tacky. I asked myself the...

+1 for Red 'n' Tacky.

I asked myself the same question a couple of years back, I had some specialist grease but no general bike grease.
Comes in a 1lb tub for about £10 (or £41 on Amazon).
02-19-24, 11:45 AM
Replies: 42
Views: 1,157
Posted By Aardwolf

+1 for using a Dremmel and a cutting wheel, I've...

+1 for using a Dremmel and a cutting wheel, I've tried cable cutters but they always squish it a bit and leave jaggies.

I don't use that modern shift cable outer (pre 84 bikes) so I like my Bowden...
02-19-24, 03:37 AM
Replies: 26
Views: 5,295
Posted By Aardwolf

Hadn't heard of Rochet so did some googling,...

Hadn't heard of Rochet so did some googling, turns out there's a lot of historic posters and some head badges on Ebay.
There's also this in France: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/145606698250
Might be...
02-18-24, 03:30 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,359
Posted By Aardwolf

Exactly my thoughts: 80's Weinmann drilled levers...

Exactly my thoughts: 80's Weinmann drilled levers came in several varieties, one with QR. and they look fabulous

...
02-15-24, 10:09 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 911
Posted By Aardwolf

So anybody want to explain how 'plain' / G+ /...

So anybody want to explain how 'plain' / G+ / G2.0 relate ?
I've got a set of "Rubino Pro G 3C" from 2.5 years back and a set of "Rubino Pro Graphene 2.0" from 5 months back.
02-15-24, 04:54 AM
Replies: 83,051
Views: 14,036,498
Posted By Aardwolf

Apparently the curly stays were to provide some...

Apparently the curly stays were to provide some butt suspension.
From https://www.hetchins.org/history.htmJack recalled a curly frame that he had seen on a stand at the Lightweight Cycle Exhibition...
02-14-24, 11:41 AM
Replies: 83,051
Views: 14,036,498
Posted By Aardwolf

Hmmmm, advert says frame number H23445 Looks...

Hmmmm, advert says frame number H23445
Looks more like H28445:

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikeforums.net-vbulletin/1600x1067/s_l1610_fb634453cff7e58462e368452b5b38df0c5360d4.jpg

According to...
02-14-24, 09:26 AM
Replies: 83,051
Views: 14,036,498
Posted By Aardwolf

I was thinkinginsert hacksaw blade to end of post...

I was thinkinginsert hacksaw blade to end of post
cut post carefully (by hand) down to the tube
repeat about 5mm away from 1st cut
remove 5mm piece of post by levering with screwdriver / tapping...
02-13-24, 02:00 PM
Replies: 83,051
Views: 14,036,498
Posted By Aardwolf

For £85 I would be prepared to invest some time...

For £85 I would be prepared to invest some time and a few hacksaw blades to remove it cleanly :)
Unfortunately it's slightly too big for me and it won't be £85 in a few days.
02-13-24, 09:18 AM
Replies: 83,051
Views: 14,036,498
Posted By Aardwolf

Ebay UK: 1955 Hetchins Nulli Secundis (59cm C-T) ...

Ebay UK: 1955 Hetchins Nulli Secundis (59cm C-T)
https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/296214655863

Currently £85 with 5 days to run
Probably because there's a cut off seat post stuck in it
It's too tall...
02-12-24, 10:56 AM
Replies: 865
Views: 137,176
Posted By Aardwolf

I've done some research and apparently a...

I've done some research and apparently a "Wharfdale Linton turntable" is a rebadged BSR (McDonald) MP60 from 1971.
If anybody can point me at a (PDF) maintenance manual that would be nice, but...
02-11-24, 05:58 PM
Replies: 865
Views: 137,176
Posted By Aardwolf

This forum is evil - you just made me get my old...

This forum is evil - you just made me get my old turntable out from the back of a cupboard :)

Wharfedale Linton 4 speed deck (16/33/45/78) - needs cleaning
NAD 3130 amplifier - last used 3 years...
02-09-24, 09:58 AM
Replies: 7,672
Views: 902,960
Posted By Aardwolf

What's that wheel building stand - it's looks...

What's that wheel building stand - it's looks quite nice and it's smallish ?
02-09-24, 05:52 AM
Replies: 83,051
Views: 14,036,498
Posted By Aardwolf

Ebay UK:...

Ebay UK: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/156052975864?hash=item24557b70f8:g:rcoAAOSw2vNlxf9g

Holdsworth Whirlwind - Yeovil £1700 collection only
Fancy lugs, I think 1953 - 1956
Only the 2nd one I've...
02-06-24, 02:09 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 911
Posted By Aardwolf

I've been using Rubino Pro Graphene 2.0 tubular...

I've been using Rubino Pro Graphene 2.0 tubular 28mm (75 psi) with Orange Seal for about 2 years.
I really like them and only got a flat when I forgot to top up the Orange Seal.
But they're only in...
02-05-24, 03:32 AM
Replies: 118
Views: 8,502
Posted By Aardwolf

I'm not sure the concept of "#1" makes complete...

I'm not sure the concept of "#1" makes complete sense - what are you going to ride if you need to touch up the paint or adjust something ?
So you can only have a #1 if there's an understudy, which...
02-05-24, 03:05 AM
Replies: 25
Views: 1,238
Posted By Aardwolf

The test I use is the number of times the valve...

The test I use is the number of times the valve pendulum changes direction - easy to count, and doesn't need a timer or counting on both hands.
Start with the heaviest point at the top and when the...
01-27-24, 09:04 AM
Replies: 7,672
Views: 902,960
Posted By Aardwolf

Packed my new tool kit in the saddle bag this...

Packed my new tool kit in the saddle bag this week and found it was rattling, decided shrink wrap was almost certainly the answer.
Think it worked rather well:
...
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