Originally Posted by
pitcanary
As I got it. Early/mid seventies J F Wilson of Sheffield (just up the road from where I live. What carbon footprint?) 531 frame and forks. Paintwork was flaking and previous owner had daubed the makers name out.
I've converted it into a 3 speed with period 1975 Sturmey Archer hub.
Very nice too!
I've been thinking to do something similar with a rough Superbe and a scruffy Viscount.
Amalgamate the two so to say.
But with dynohub!!
Just got a proper wheel-truing jig and need to find the time etc.
Like the idea of a lightweight frame and a chunky 3 speed.
And, if possible, this too:
(If it's not properly legible, big file, I'll split it into smaller chunks.)
Was thinking of this when Sammyboy was discussing a similar project.