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Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-23, 07:07 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 610
Posted By wellerchap

The holes on my bars are elongated - the inners...

The holes on my bars are elongated - the inners of each hole slope diagonally in - the internal cabling was a feature on this bike from factory.

...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-13-23, 04:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 610
Posted By wellerchap

Sorry, I'd never considered the stress aspect...

Sorry, I'd never considered the stress aspect until it was mentioned here - I'm not a hard or frequent rider myself.
I've looked back on threads on this subject - it seems factory-made drilled bars...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-23, 04:03 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 610
Posted By wellerchap

Yes, it will be a delicate job, but I hope to...

Yes, it will be a delicate job, but I hope to leave in some thinner wire.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-23, 11:03 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 610
Posted By wellerchap

Thank you chaps, for replying. I have 2 of...

Thank you chaps, for replying.
I have 2 of these bikes - one has a black frame though, so to paint it I'll probably take the lot out, leaving in a loose wire....the other bike's original and just...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-12-23, 07:14 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 610
Posted By wellerchap

1982 Peugeot - Cables through frame - dare I touch them?

Peugeot PH12 from 1982.....aero styling, so cables were routed through the frame tubes.
I want to fully strip & overhaul the bike, but the cables are worrying me a bit.
1). Must I cut off the tip...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
03-07-23, 02:17 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 413
Posted By wellerchap

Ca. 1980 steel frame British road bike.

Just built after a re-vamp - probably selling as I need room in the shed to build my Lambretta.
Late 70's/early 80's British made Falcon Harrier, repainted/built by me recently.
No fancy...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-07-23, 02:00 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,001
Posted By wellerchap

Well, finished the bike after a long lay-off last...

Well, finished the bike after a long lay-off last week - pretty happy with it for a diy job.
Went for a (groan!) Bianchi-type colour in the end...most parts cleaned up well - fitted new tyres,...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-22, 10:44 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 812
Posted By wellerchap

I like the sound of that.....hope so!

I like the sound of that.....hope so!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-22, 10:43 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 812
Posted By wellerchap

Thank you, yes - it's going in at both ends!

Thank you, yes - it's going in at both ends!
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-22, 10:42 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 812
Posted By wellerchap

It's OK.....I have a little bit of that :p

It's OK.....I have a little bit of that :p
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-22, 10:38 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 812
Posted By wellerchap

The bike cost me GBP23.....about same in dollars,...

The bike cost me GBP23.....about same in dollars, maybe less, so I'm happy to take a chance.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-22, 10:37 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 812
Posted By wellerchap

I'm at the start of the process - loads of time...

I'm at the start of the process - loads of time to soak from both ends....best case scenario I'd love to save everything (Google "characteristics of Yorkshire people" to find out how we have a...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-22, 10:34 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 812
Posted By wellerchap

That seems to be an American product - very...

That seems to be an American product - very expensive here in the UK.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
10-01-22, 10:32 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 812
Posted By wellerchap

I hope you're right - time will tell.

I hope you're right - time will tell.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-29-22, 12:48 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 812
Posted By wellerchap

Aluminium seat post identification, for removal/replacement purposes.

This seat post is stuck in my steel frame Peugeot Optimum road bike (no idea for how long, it was a recent Ebay purchase.
I love the elegant styling of the swans neck design & would love to remove...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-28-22, 01:20 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,551
Posted By wellerchap

Thank you everyone - even SurferRosa :) Had a...

Thank you everyone - even SurferRosa :)
Had a productive day today....the bottom bracket cup came out using the pipe wrench, held in place with bolt & large washers - it was VERY tight, and was the...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
09-27-22, 10:25 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 1,551
Posted By wellerchap

Loosey lefty or righty tighty?

Bought a Peugeot Optimum road bike (I'm in the UK & it's a UK spec bike, though Peugeot's obviously French).
Bottom bracket fixed cup's tighter than a camel's backside in a sandstorm.
Tried...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-08-22, 11:10 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,001
Posted By wellerchap

Here we are - frame number (does it mean it's a...

Here we are - frame number (does it mean it's a '73?), front & rear dropout info.
...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-22, 04:17 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 979
Posted By wellerchap

Thank you.

Thank you.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-22, 04:11 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,162
Posted By wellerchap

Thank you - what an excellent document.

Thank you - what an excellent document.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-07-22, 11:34 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,001
Posted By wellerchap

Falcon Harrier road bike, but very little info...

...having bought this recently on Ebay I've stripped it down ready for restoration/re-purposing.
I know there's little value in this bike (cash-wise) but am at a crossroads in my thinking whether to...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-22, 11:23 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 979
Posted By wellerchap

Thank you both - I guess I'll shift both levers...

Thank you both - I guess I'll shift both levers to number 1 then, and pull the chain onto the appropriate cog.
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-07-22, 11:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,162
Posted By wellerchap

Well chaps, I'm thrilled but equally relieved to...

Well chaps, I'm thrilled but equally relieved to report success in the shed - my pal's diy socket/2 prong adapter worked a treat (held perfectly in the vise in the flatted sides my pal made) & the...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-22, 11:11 AM
Replies: 34
Views: 1,612
Posted By wellerchap

The biggest problem with doing this in Britain...

The biggest problem with doing this in Britain would be theft....we're World Champions I fear at motorbike/bicycle theft :mad:
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-22, 11:07 AM
Replies: 54
Views: 2,405
Posted By wellerchap

Not on a bicycle, but while riding my Lambrettas...

Not on a bicycle, but while riding my Lambrettas I've run over 2 in the past....the first of which was on a motorway heading to London....that one met his maker :(
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
08-07-22, 11:04 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 979
Posted By wellerchap

Maybe a stoopid question, but...

...when you drop out a rear wheel (say to fit the bike into a car), does the chain have to be replaced in the same cog positions to match what reads on the handlebar shifter numbers, when re-fitting...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
08-01-22, 01:13 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,162
Posted By wellerchap

OK - you fellas have more experience & knowledge...

OK - you fellas have more experience & knowledge than me (and, probably more expendable income!)...I promise if this goes wrong, and the freewheel survives, I'll admit so on here & get the correct...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-31-22, 03:29 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,162
Posted By wellerchap

My pal is well on the way to completing the...

My pal is well on the way to completing the impromptu tool - I've seen a photo & the machining of the open end of the socket to produce 2 square & very strong looking prongs looks superb.
I'll let...
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
07-30-22, 01:00 PM
Replies: 67
Views: 3,100
Posted By wellerchap

I have a similar problem - I joined the forum...

I have a similar problem - I joined the forum today intending to ask about freewheel removal - I took a really detailed photo to illustrate my question, but then found I couldn't post photos 'til I'd...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-22, 12:55 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,162
Posted By wellerchap

I live in the UK - the parktool FR2 is approx USD...

I live in the UK - the parktool FR2 is approx USD 21 here inc shipping - I only paid USD 35 for the bike in question - the wheels were kaput, so I paid USD 25 for an old Weinmann pair which this...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-22, 10:26 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,162
Posted By wellerchap

Thank you everyone - that's very helpful....I'll...

Thank you everyone - that's very helpful....I'll get in the shed & report back when a grown up can help me :p
Forum: Introductions
07-30-22, 10:20 AM
Replies: 3
Views: 355
Posted By wellerchap

Hello chaps & chapesses.

New to the forum - trying to get my mojo back for roads after losing my confidence a bit (today's motorists & all that)...bought an old steel frame racer recently to do up but own a "new" one aswell...
Forum: Bicycle Mechanics
07-30-22, 08:21 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 2,162
Posted By wellerchap

SunTour 2 prong Freewheel removal woes!

I'm having a pain of a job trying to free a not-very-free freewheel.
Sadly, being new here I can't yet post the detailed photo I've taken of it.
Within the centre of the top cog, but outside the...
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