Pre 1950s rides of LFGSS: old bikes, vintage rats, classic lightweights

Got any pics?

Will sort some. The only one to hand is of the Manxman frame when it was a bike pre-stripping down/cleaning.

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Yep @user48602 , always interested in parts - but I also have a 1936 Sun Manx TT in the pipeline for refurbishment :) Depends a bit where you are at and from what era?

Cheers, Rogier

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The Manxman is from the early 50s, I think - a Sid Patterson model. The other frame I have is from the 30s - unknown model, which needs a complete refurb. Other odds and sods include Sun Wasp pedals, brakes etc.

Are those Resilion cantilevers working?

That's one of the things I have to find replacement cables for. Both rear and front cable are bodged together. One family owned bike, left in a shed for 25 years after grandpa died. Until I came along, ha ha. Attached a picture as I found it.

One of a few next projects. Pre war Sun parts would be very useful, especially the pedals and brake parts. I have to say, I have so many frame and forks at the moments that I could probably use anything that is pre-1955ish.

The Sun Manxman had the strutted bracket - does your frame have that?
Would love to see some pictures, tia - Rogier

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Anyone know where to get pedals restored and how much it costs?

I've got a '38 Parkes which was like Sun's premium brand. Always like to see more Suns.

I really ought to get mine finished.

My Dad bought me a Constrictor branded bag off your mate in that case. I'm guessing it was from a bike jumble.

Unfortunately it didn't last long. It ripped where the top panel (with the zip) joins the front panel.

Would be surprised if it was him. His lockrings look ace!

Hey knowledgeable people of the antique bike stuff...
My friend has lost a part from his brake levers.
Any clues to put him in the right direction to find a replacement?

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That's GB/Altenburger I think. Not hugely expensive. There's some levers on ebay at the moment.
I don't have any more GB spares apart from Superhoods.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391812361113

Thanks! Will transmit info!

@veLLo Lincoln Imp? Let me check my spares tomorrow - I might have a replacement.

Bit faded and worn - he can have it for postage costs @veLLo

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Pix of Sun Manxman frame. Looks ok with a quick wipedown, so shd be fine after a proper clean.

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It's a Les Patterson model. The headset clip threw me, but it looks like the one in the 1951 catalogue. Sun Wasp pedals and brakes

.... here.

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Did I say Les Patterson?! Oh dear.....

Anyway, SID Patterson 1951.

Now what would a Les Patterson cycle look like? It would probably have braze-ons for as many bottle cages as possible

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Bit faded and worn - he can have it for postage costs

Wow! Thanks for looking into this!
Will forward you your post to my friend (Monty) and let you know!

Is there ever a gathering of owners and riders of this old stuff? I'd enjoy that. I've got a bike that qualifies and I qualify too. Maybe I will organise a pub evening? Those in favour say 'I'm buying......'

Im up for that @MetalMelly.
While I'm on here does anybody know where I can source some ideally brass, (If such a thing exists) step down brake/gear cable ferrules.
SJScycles maybe?

Thanks. I'll do a bit of promotion for this and see what pops up.

I'm in! I have a few that qualify 👍