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Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-30-24, 04:23 PM
Replies: 196
Views: 10,783
Posted By aland2

A sleeve and epoxy should fix it.

A sleeve and epoxy should fix it.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-16-23, 06:11 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,157
Posted By aland2

The bare frame weighs 2136g with just the headset...

The bare frame weighs 2136g with just the headset cups in place. Frame size is 58 cm centre to top with a 57 cm top tube c-c.
I don't have the original forks, it came with a heavy cheap generic...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-13-23, 06:12 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,157
Posted By aland2

The little holes at the top of the seat stays aka...

The little holes at the top of the seat stays aka blow holes designed to facilitate brazing. It looks like yours face to the front, but I could be mistaken, or it could be wishful thinking on my...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-11-23, 08:07 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 3,157
Posted By aland2

I think I've got one of these, been wondering...

I think I've got one of these, been wondering about it for a while. It has the forward-facing breathe holes in the seat stays, which seem such a distinguishing mark.
I don't know any other frames...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
08-22-22, 06:39 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,264
Posted By aland2

In my experience you have to get the cable length...

In my experience you have to get the cable length and cable routing just right with Weinmann sidepulls, otherwise the cables themselves with repeated flexing will eventually pull the calipers out of...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-11-21, 04:16 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 1,227
Posted By aland2

After another bike fell against it, I've still...

After another bike fell against it, I've still got a bit of a dent on a very thin downtube after successfully massaging most of it away. I am thinking of using a hot glue gun to temporarily attach a...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-21, 05:46 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,637
Posted By aland2

I'd reach for the copper ease grease which is a...

I'd reach for the copper ease grease which is a conventional lithium soap with added copper particles normally, but freewheel to hub might involve tightening brass or bronze down onto aluminium, and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-03-21, 04:39 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,655
Posted By aland2

You can easily solder cables with cheap plumbing...

You can easily solder cables with cheap plumbing equipment and they'll be as good as new. In fact I bet you could do them with a little butane soldering iron meant for electrical work and some lead...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-26-21, 06:00 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 2,353
Posted By aland2

So forgive millions of people for wanting to get...

So forgive millions of people for wanting to get more educated???
Forum: Living Car Free
04-26-21, 05:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 10,511
Posted By aland2

Environment doom troll girl from Sweden Greta...

Environment doom troll girl from Sweden Greta Thunderberg .is already on your case!
Once you embrace the climate change religion no return is allowed.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-21, 09:48 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,961
Posted By aland2

6 ish

6 ish
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-21, 09:11 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 849
Posted By aland2

Be gentle as it's easy to damage the brazing with...

Be gentle as it's easy to damage the brazing with all that leverage
Forum: Classic & Vintage
04-03-21, 06:47 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 2,277
Posted By aland2

They're worn out but lots of people ride them...

They're worn out but lots of people ride them like that. Be careful. Move your brake blocks for starters so they bear on the unworn surface.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-20, 08:25 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 943
Posted By aland2

Yes I agree but would suggest that...

Yes I agree but would suggest that experimentation is the road to success. There are many recipes for a comfortable position, many are counter intuitive and counter to each other. The OP should...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-20, 07:43 PM
Replies: 27
Views: 2,340
Posted By aland2

And a hot knife might cut through it like butter...

And a hot knife might cut through it like butter if you did it quick. I have this dilemma and have decided to just fake it with mountain bike inner tube and extend the bar tape given the crazy price...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-20, 07:06 PM
Replies: 34
Views: 4,188
Posted By aland2

Perversely any sight of heart shaped cut outs...

Perversely any sight of heart shaped cut outs always send me running to lay down some Nirvana tunes at 11 volume
Forum: Classic & Vintage
12-02-20, 06:34 PM
Replies: 70
Views: 5,811
Posted By aland2

A piece of string is not a sufficiently accurate...

A piece of string is not a sufficiently accurate tool, it will merely give an indication of where and how to take further action.
I wasted a day of my life today, straightening out a roof gutter...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
11-30-20, 11:07 PM
Replies: 142
Views: 12,929
Posted By aland2

Germany was never a cycling nation.

Germany was never a cycling nation.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-20, 05:47 PM
Replies: 1,768
Views: 239,615
Posted By aland2

Ewwwwww No I need to wash my eyes with bleach....

Ewwwwww No I need to wash my eyes with bleach. Stealth feminist mind control, Beware
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-18-20, 05:35 PM
Replies: 1,768
Views: 239,615
Posted By aland2

I take it the last picture represents the...

I take it the last picture represents the American Eagle subject to the preceding depravity.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-20, 09:40 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,928
Posted By aland2

If you have a frame that nearly fits you, 27" or...

If you have a frame that nearly fits you, 27" or 700c can make a difference
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-20, 09:33 PM
Replies: 52
Views: 4,928
Posted By aland2

spliff sizing more like

spliff sizing more like
Forum: Classic & Vintage
10-04-20, 08:47 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,385
Posted By aland2

Great planning and loading and well done, you are...

Great planning and loading and well done, you are showing us the way
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
09-21-20, 03:59 PM
Replies: 5,329
Views: 837,422
Posted By aland2

Definitely jerry-built for sure

Definitely jerry-built for sure
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-20, 03:33 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 1,540
Posted By aland2

The NHS have gone on strike or extended holiday...

The NHS have gone on strike or extended holiday since March with surgery and treatments cancelled, appointments deferred or cancelled, racking up massive waiting lists and morbidity. Doubt any of...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
08-22-20, 03:48 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 11,034
Posted By aland2

In marketing terms maybe. I've chewed this...

In marketing terms maybe.

I've chewed this over and still can't understand why well documented empirical data should be looked at in any particular context. Metallurgy is science not religion or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
07-18-20, 06:32 PM
Replies: 100
Views: 14,250
Posted By aland2

Dual pivot brakes are very good used with...

Dual pivot brakes are very good used with compatible levers, very responsive and sensitive.

But Weinmann 500s are very light and simple and anyway, brakes only slow ya down
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-17-20, 09:30 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 4,783
Posted By aland2

The human bottom comes in two parts. Only buy a...

The human bottom comes in two parts. Only buy a saddle that has a large enough hole in the middle so that left and right buttocks enjoy sufficient independence not to chafe.
Forum: Framebuilders
06-17-20, 08:49 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 1,904
Posted By aland2

When I was 17 a pakistani man drove a Datsun...

When I was 17 a pakistani man drove a Datsun Sunny in front of my Lambretta Li 150 by doing a right turn.
It had a fork with a normal axle. Fork was bent back and the scooter's handling was severely...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-06-20, 09:50 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 912
Posted By aland2

threadless bb

threadless bb
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-06-20, 09:14 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 3,886
Posted By aland2

You need to get some friends to help you with it

You need to get some friends to help you with it
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-20, 08:52 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,690
Posted By aland2

tange forks if matching fork ends would be 4130...

tange forks if matching fork ends would be 4130 chromo which could be really nice with a 531 frame
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-20, 08:42 PM
Replies: 21
Views: 1,690
Posted By aland2

26.4 could be metric 531 or 501 but lugged, 531...

26.4 could be metric 531 or 501 but lugged, 531 is more likely
Forum: Classic & Vintage
06-04-20, 08:32 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 1,038
Posted By aland2

Identifying Peugeots is notoriously difficult

Identifying Peugeots is notoriously difficult
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-20, 08:03 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,060
Posted By aland2

Yeh also he wasnt on one knee or offering his...

Yeh also he wasnt on one knee or offering his bottom to all ah
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
06-04-20, 07:37 PM
Replies: 28
Views: 2,060
Posted By aland2

White Riot

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UI48HKarcY
Forum: General Cycling Discussion
05-11-20, 05:02 PM
Replies: 42
Views: 4,855
Posted By aland2

This is the same babe that skids in the snow on...

This is the same babe that skids in the snow on the way to the sauna and has to be massaged with warm oils
Forum: Classic & Vintage
05-03-20, 07:36 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 2,568
Posted By aland2

I've used neatsfoot oil in the past but they will...

I've used neatsfoot oil in the past but they will go too soft if you over do it. I'd try the cheap leather cleaner stuff from the supermarket or just lots of saddle soap.
Forum: Fifty Plus (50+)
04-12-20, 09:51 PM
Replies: 22
Views: 2,625
Posted By aland2

Use rapeseed vegetable oil for bar oil. Kinder...

Use rapeseed vegetable oil for bar oil. Kinder for your lungs and the garden.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-20, 01:35 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,177
Posted By aland2

Brake fluid. Has plasticisers for brake cylinder...

Brake fluid. Has plasticisers for brake cylinder seals. Great for old tyres.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-20, 01:31 AM
Replies: 110
Views: 9,668
Posted By aland2

None of my trousers fit me any more

None of my trousers fit me any more
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-17-20, 01:17 AM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,246
Posted By aland2

don't try to wind me up. You know that's the...

don't try to wind me up. You know that's the wrong path, I refuse to rise to it
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-20, 11:50 PM
Replies: 50
Views: 5,630
Posted By aland2

I think you may find "modulues" is actually spelt...

I think you may find "modulues" is actually spelt "modulus". And how you can present the three attributes of wall thickness, tubing diameter and butted section length under the heading of geometry is...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-20, 10:23 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,246
Posted By aland2

Don't say pair of forks round here or you'll meet...

Don't say pair of forks round here or you'll meet a pair of punctilious pedants to piss on your chips
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-12-20, 09:58 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,246
Posted By aland2

or a pair of arseholes

or a pair of arseholes
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-20, 07:07 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,246
Posted By aland2

Don't knock it till ya try it!

Don't knock it till ya try it!
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-10-20, 06:38 PM
Replies: 39
Views: 3,246
Posted By aland2

I'd have a go at fixing it. I'd be more concerned...

I'd have a go at fixing it. I'd be more concerned about misalignment than loss of strength. You could braze a bolt onto the hammered-in section and pull it back out if you had facilities to do that....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
02-04-20, 07:56 PM
Replies: 10,541
Views: 1,546,361
Posted By aland2

A cheap electric reciprocating saw comes with a...

A cheap electric reciprocating saw comes with a selection of blades. Use the one for metal and go carefully, it's like using a hacksaw blade but a lot easier and without the finger damage or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-20, 11:02 PM
Replies: 63
Views: 6,904
Posted By aland2

Shoewise I had good results from what I believed...

Shoewise I had good results from what I believed were golf shoes from a charity shop. I did take the studs out first.
Later when I was looking for a replacement on ebay I realised they were actually...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
01-08-20, 10:28 PM
Replies: 32
Views: 2,920
Posted By aland2

Use a little bit of copper wire off an electrical...

Use a little bit of copper wire off an electrical house mains cable to form a rivet, using a chisel inside the tube as an anvil.Toffee hammer and careful blows.
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