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Forum: Cyclocross and Gravelbiking (Recreational)
08-15-22, 04:42 AM
Replies: 5,456
Views: 3,896,305
Posted By Daveyk15

New Gravel

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Ribble Titanium
Decided to get a gravel bike for some offroad...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-27-21, 03:56 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 1,350
Posted By Daveyk15

6 Speed Chain Advice

Looking for a new chain for my old 1986 vintage bike and was wondering what people are using at the moment. Looking for a descent 6 speed chain that doesnt spoil the looks of my bright red bike by...
Forum: Framebuilders
08-17-18, 09:07 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,568
Posted By Daveyk15

Wow the least dodgy use of BITCOIN ever :)...

Wow the least dodgy use of BITCOIN ever :) hopefully the recent fall on the price wont impact what you want.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-17-18, 09:03 AM
Replies: 4
Views: 646
Posted By Daveyk15

Campag Friction Lever Problems

Folks

I have some Campagnolo Record downtube shifters 1013/5N and the left hand side that does the front changer is not holding in the big ring. I have tightened the adjuster but it still wont...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-18, 03:41 PM
Replies: 311
Views: 47,243
Posted By Daveyk15

Carlton

My circa 1979 Carlton Corsair
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-21-17, 10:31 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,858
Posted By Daveyk15

Having followed the link to the decals I was...

Having followed the link to the decals I was amazed at the price of them I think I am in the wrong job !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-17, 12:28 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 900
Posted By Daveyk15

Fitted the new 14-28T Shimano block and it works...

Fitted the new 14-28T Shimano block and it works like a charm :)
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-17, 12:07 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 900
Posted By Daveyk15

Thanks for the advice I will order a new 14-28...

Thanks for the advice I will order a new 14-28 block and give it a go.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-23-17, 08:23 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 900
Posted By Daveyk15

Rear Gear help

Currently have a Shimano 600 EX RD-6207 (1984 -1986) on my vintage Carlton running a 50 X 34 T front and 14 - 24 at the rear. Trouble is the lowest gear wont get me up my local hill and a search on...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-17, 10:36 AM
Replies: 105
Views: 11,985
Posted By Daveyk15

My Red bike is faster than my Black one, must be...

My Red bike is faster than my Black one, must be the White bar tape on it !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-17, 10:19 AM
Replies: 3,021
Views: 875,867
Posted By Daveyk15

Before and After

Before and After
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-22-17, 10:05 AM
Replies: 49
Views: 11,757
Posted By Daveyk15

Carlton Corsair

Plenty of these around fairly light strong and cheap 32 mm tyres as well!!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-19-17, 12:10 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,789
Posted By Daveyk15

Omg

Omg
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-28-17, 01:12 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 52,752
Posted By Daveyk15

1986 Bob Griffin built up from new, 531 Pro frame...

1986 Bob Griffin built up from new, 531 Pro frame built by a local frame builder rides lovely and is sub 20lbs.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-25-17, 01:25 PM
Replies: 322
Views: 52,752
Posted By Daveyk15

1986 Bob Griffin from local Bike Builder

1986 Bob Griffin from local Bike Builder
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-21-17, 01:15 PM
Replies: 66
Views: 6,270
Posted By Daveyk15

Japanese bikes were never popular in the UK we...

Japanese bikes were never popular in the UK we had plenty of descent Frame builders and they produced some pretty good and bad bikes for us to choose from. Luckily we Brits knew that Raleigh did...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-15-17, 11:43 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 1,568
Posted By Daveyk15

Ideal Fixie project should turn out a nice ride.

Ideal Fixie project should turn out a nice ride.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-14-17, 12:00 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,551
Posted By Daveyk15

Why do people make fixies out of great bikes...

Why do people make fixies out of great bikes really winds me up.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-17, 11:39 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 16,781
Posted By Daveyk15

Yeah steel rims + gas pipe tubing is 13KG + alloy...

Yeah steel rims + gas pipe tubing is 13KG + alloy rims and DB reynolds tubing 23 lbs or less in a small frame with sensible parts on it i.e. not chunky 32 mms tyres. A 531 Pro frame and fork in 54...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-17, 08:25 AM
Replies: 141
Views: 16,781
Posted By Daveyk15

Depending on the size of the steel frame a 21...

Depending on the size of the steel frame a 21 inch/53Cm high quality bike can easily come in at 22lbs if you run tubulars you can get below 20lbs.

This one (Reynolds 531 pro) is around 19lbs...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-30-16, 10:03 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,740
Posted By Daveyk15

One thing I noticed with the frame on first...

One thing I noticed with the frame on first checking it over is that it is completely clear coated probably from a few years ago.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-29-16, 10:59 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,740
Posted By Daveyk15

I was tempted to try and track down the bolt and...

I was tempted to try and track down the bolt and light bracket for the fork but I am not sure I want something sticking out of the forks, in case I crash !!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-16, 04:55 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,740
Posted By Daveyk15

Close up Shots

As requested a couple of close up decal shots !!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-16, 04:24 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,740
Posted By Daveyk15

Thanks for the advice I think I will preserve it...

Thanks for the advice I think I will preserve it as it is and try and get some period gear levers for it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-16, 12:38 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,740
Posted By Daveyk15

The black levers are going to get replaced with...

The black levers are going to get replaced with something original hopefully !
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-16, 11:02 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,740
Posted By Daveyk15

Good spot didnt really notice the brake cables...

Good spot didnt really notice the brake cables being wrong will sort them out.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-28-16, 10:52 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 1,740
Posted By Daveyk15

New Project finished do I respray it ?

Well a good few months back a friend gave me an old Carlton Corsair frame (C 1979) after he had helped himself to the parts for another Carlton he has.

It has been a good few decades since I...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-08-16, 05:54 AM
Replies: 158
Views: 37,809
Posted By Daveyk15

Nice Colnago what is the weight of it with the...

Nice Colnago what is the weight of it with the extras off, pump lights etc ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-07-16, 03:45 PM
Replies: 7,841
Views: 936,676
Posted By Daveyk15

Carlton Corsair

Late 1970's Carlton Corsair built up frome bare frame and it took me ages.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-31-16, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 732
Posted By Daveyk15

New Build Gear set advice

Starting a new build on a Carlton Corsair GT frame circa 1979 and need to buy some downshifters, front and possibly rear changer.

Currently have an old shimano 600 ex non index rear changer that...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-16, 04:31 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,172
Posted By Daveyk15

Thanks for that the SRAM looks nice as well !!

Thanks for that the SRAM looks nice as well !!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-27-16, 03:32 AM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,172
Posted By Daveyk15

Chain Recommendation

Folks

Just starting to build up a new frame I have acquired so anyone suggest a nice chain to go with it, not too concerned on the looks.

Bike will be a 6 speed on a new Sunrace Freewheel, Have...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-25-16, 03:33 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,594
Posted By Daveyk15

Decided will try and go as retro as possible as...

Decided will try and go as retro as possible as and when I get the parts and yes it is a UK Spec Carlton.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-23-16, 01:47 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,594
Posted By Daveyk15

Carlton Corsair Ideas

Hopefully going to pick this up tomorrow, frame only though what would you do ?

Do it up on the cheap using second hand vintage parts

Do it up using vintage parts but try and keep faithful to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-16, 10:26 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By Daveyk15

My 980 has got loads of lateral play but has a 10...

My 980 has got loads of lateral play but has a 10 t wheel which are in good nick. I would have thought lateral play on a 6 speed friction setup would not be good ?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-19-16, 08:08 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 986
Posted By Daveyk15

Need Advice on new Jockey wheels

Folks I have an old Campag 980 and the jockey wheels are shot on it (loads of play) any ideas for replacements.

So do I replace the bearings as the actual wheels are in fairly good nick or get...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-03-16, 10:49 AM
Replies: 82
Views: 7,552
Posted By Daveyk15

One of my favourite 23 mile (flat) courses I am...

One of my favourite 23 mile (flat) courses I am quicker by about .5 mph on my old vintage 1985 time trial bike than my new Carbon Colnago CX Zero.

The vintage bike is about 2lbs heavier than my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-16, 02:04 PM
Replies: 164
Views: 29,284
Posted By Daveyk15

My 1985 Bob Griffin Time Trial Bike total weight...

My 1985 Bob Griffin Time Trial Bike total weight just 19 lbs

Small Frame 53/54 Cm with Reynolds 531 Pro tubing

Mavic GL 330 rims with tubs and Campag Record Hubs

13-18 Maillard Alloy block...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-01-16, 01:48 PM
Replies: 110
Views: 31,403
Posted By Daveyk15

RE Bob Griffin

Here is my 1985 Bob Griffin weighs in at around 19lbs though I have had it just under 19lbs

Small handbuilt Time Trial Frame Reynolds 531 Pro about 52/53 CM fairly short wheelbase

Mavic GL330...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-31-16, 03:54 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 510
Posted By Daveyk15

Freewheel Advice

Folks

Need to get a 6 Speed freewheel for an old pair of wheels to use on my mid 80's bike, any recommendations for a 13/14-23/24 freewheel I can source in the UK.

Looked at some secondhand...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-16, 03:24 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,176
Posted By Daveyk15

For clarification was not suggesting you do that...

For clarification was not suggesting you do that and not my business if you had just was aware of it happening in the UK.

Price of vintage parts in UK is crazy so can see why people would do it,...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-16, 03:20 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,176
Posted By Daveyk15

Fairly healthy DT market in the UK only problem...

Fairly healthy DT market in the UK only problem is the prices some folks want for very average bikes in poor condition. We seem to have a huge influx of French and Itallian bikes because they can be...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-10-16, 11:28 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,176
Posted By Daveyk15

Sometimes get annoyed at seeing descent bikes on...

Sometimes get annoyed at seeing descent bikes on eBay that have had all the original bits replaced with crap. No problem flipping bikes or removing parts to sell the frame putting crap on is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-16, 10:49 AM
Replies: 178
Views: 43,691
Posted By Daveyk15

Here is mine 1985 Bob Griffin (Local Frame...

Here is mine

1985 Bob Griffin (Local Frame builder) Mix of Campag Record and GS, Sprint rims Reynolds 531 Pro Tubing.

Fairly light at about 19lbs or just under depending on tubs, rides lovely....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-09-16, 10:27 AM
Replies: 1
Views: 443
Posted By Daveyk15

Help Needed

Hi

Just about to renovate some old vintage Campag hubs from the early 1980 one pair Gran Sport and the others Record.

Does anyone know the Ball Bearing size for these and would grade 20...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-27-16, 01:56 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 4,311
Posted By Daveyk15

My old faithful is a 1985 Bob Griffin had it from...

My old faithful is a 1985 Bob Griffin had it from new made to measure from a local bike builder.

Mostly original parts from new but in need of a bit of TLC requiring some new hoods and the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-20-16, 11:31 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,372
Posted By Daveyk15

27.2 mm seat tube in it.

27.2 mm seat tube in it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-19-16, 02:49 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,372
Posted By Daveyk15

It has a 27.2 mm seat post on it fairly standard...

It has a 27.2 mm seat post on it fairly standard British size for the 1980's
Forum: Classic & Vintage
03-05-16, 11:12 AM
Replies: 51
Views: 6,372
Posted By Daveyk15

Lugs and Dropouts exactly the same as on my 1985...

Lugs and Dropouts exactly the same as on my 1985 British built reynolds 531 Pro frame, built by a local framebuilder.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-19-16, 10:54 AM
Replies: 24
Views: 1,896
Posted By Daveyk15

I would ride it but treat it with care good roads...

I would ride it but treat it with care good roads and in the dry.
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