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Superb bike that, i love the pump. Dunlop rims look to be in good condition too.
I have a set of wheels with alloy rims they are lovely however i can not fit old tyres to them, they keep falling out of the rim so im building up a set of 27.1.1/4 dunlops instead, i like the way they look to be honest and they are not much heavier than the alloys.
falconvitesse
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I guess I should post it here:
Spearpoint from 1951, serial 512512. Original paint.
Wheels - 27 1 1/4 Dunlop Special Lightweights on Normandy LF hubs
Charter Lea 48t & BW bottom bracket
Philips rat trap pedals from another bike
GB levers & GB Hiduminium calipers
Mansfield Bath rd saddle on Stata seat pin
Reynolds COntinental bars on Spearpoint stem
Apex Grand Prix pump
Simplex rear mech and DT lever (both to be replaced)
First outing today since I took it home 2 weeks ago. Washed and degreased, stem and seat pin cleaned and lubricated, pedals fitted and out we went. Everything moves as it should, felt a bit tight on it, so at pit stop in Eton saddle went up and back an inch or so. Front brake OK, rear so so, maybe because cable is stiff, or brake shoes are hard. That front stubby mudguard made a bit of noise on the potholed roads, otherwise it was a nice leisurely 30k or so all-in-all, mostly on flats round mine, better so as that 48 and tight 5 block at rear are not hill friendly.