Wanted: Wheelset, chainset, saddle, pedals, brakes to build a present for my missus

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My girlfriend is away for Christmas and returns in~~ 2 weeks~~ 5 days!!!. As a surprise I'm building her a SS bike as hers is too small.
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I'm drastically running out of time as I've been super busy, any help greatly appreciated.**

I have bought a 1960s gold Viking Victor frame with red banding on the seat tube. I have a stem, bars, headset and BB and need everything else. Sadly I'm not a rich man so there is a bit of a limit on what I can spend but I still want it to be nice.

Here's a shit phone pic -

STUFF THAT I NEED

-Freewheel - to maintain the GI she has on her current bike I need a 19t freewheel (are these as rare as unicorn tears? I hope not) Anyone got one? Or an 18t at a push.

Pedals - I need something classic looking (not plastic) that again won't break the bank. Anyone?

Saddle - I've got loads of shit saddles she'd hate. I reckon this has to have some squidge to it (for her delicate posterior) and look quite nice. Black, brown or red.

Wheelset - I'd rather a set with screw on freewheel hub, as I think it looks neater than cassette. I'm willing to redish the rear if it hasn't been set up for SS, but if it's already been done then great. I'm also happy to true wheels that are slightly out if that might save me some pennies. Will need tyres too. My dropouts are front - 110mm, rear 123mm(weird eh?)
I'm converting a set of wheels I already have. They're not that nice but I'm skint.

~~Crankset - For a square taper BB. She currently rides 42 x 17 so around 42-46t would be good. Also, as the bike is quite small probably 165cm. Maybe 170cm would be ok but no longer. ~~
the lovely JacobBurke has sorted me out a 48t silstar.

Brakes - For levers I have a right hand dirty harry I can use so if someone has a LH they would part with that'd be grand. For calipers I have some bits I may be able to use but if someone has anything nice and cheap on offer then maybe I'll be tempted.
Should be picking up bits tomorrow.

Any help greatly appreciated. Also any thoughts, comments or suggestions would be well received too.

I was after a 16t freewheel and was offered one by primitiverobot. I didn't pick it up because of logistical issues, but a PM in the inbox might enable you to cross one of these things off the list.

I've got a brand new 16t dicta freewheel for a fiver

I was after a 16t freewheel and was offered one by primitiverobot. I didn't pick it up because of logistical issues, but a PM in the inbox might enable you to cross one of these things off the list.

cheers for the thought, but I'm going to wait till I have the crankset before buying a freewheel.

I've got a brand new 16t dicta freewheel for a fiver

Again, thanks. I may take you up on that in a bit.

Maybe not as cheap as you want and it's only a rear but this is a nice wheel... make me an offer as I am getting ready to ebay it...

**Mavic Rear Wheel **36 hole Mavic Open Pro Rim (CD) laced with silver spokes to silver mavic QR hub. Hub is suitable for screw on freewheel block and the wheel is dished.

I have other things as well that *might *work for you (saddles, crank) but nothing that jumps out as being what you're after.

http://www.lfgss.com/thread76245.html

I'm afraid it is a bit expensive. Thanks though.

Wheels

Shimano cd (70s/80s)hubs on rigida superchromix rims
27" which may be correct for the frame?

6spd freewheel included No tyres

Nice condition £25

Oh and brown b17 some use

£25

Hi ,

I have got pair of wheels 700c Mavic module E rims Normandy high flange hubs , screw on for freewheel
both hubs have been rebuilt with new solid axles , cones bearings etc,
Rear wheel rebuilt with Sapim DB spokes and re dished for single speed use and has been polished
(front not polished yet) will include new tyres inner tubes and track nuts.

if you are near W10 you can pop in and have a look.

Regards

Wheels

Shimano cd (70s/80s)hubs on rigida superchromix rims
27" which may be correct for the frame?

6spd freewheel included No tyres

Nice condition £25

Thanks Ben.
I think I have a pair of Rigida Chromix rims on another bike. Although they're pretty and shiny they're heavy buggers aren't they? Also not that great for breaking on in the wet. As the frame is fairly heavy tubing I reckon I should probably try to keep the weight down for her and opt for alloys.... Although these would be a lot more in keeping with the frame. Hmmm, I'll have a think.
The bike was certainly built for 27" wheels but I may be able to get away with some 700s with long drops, I'll check tomorrow.

Oh and brown b17 some use

£25

Possibly this. Wasn't going to go down the theft magnet route that is Brooks saddles but they are tasty aren't they... Again I'll have a think and get back to you.

Thanks

Hi ,

I have got pair of wheels 700c Mavic module E rims Normandy high flange hubs , screw on for freewheel
both hubs have been rebuilt with new solid axles , cones bearings etc,
Rear wheel rebuilt with Sapim DB spokes and re dished for single speed use and has been polished
(front not polished yet) will include new tyres inner tubes and track nuts.

if you are near W10 you can pop in and have a look.

Regards

Could be a possibility. As the bike was made for 27" rims I'll have to chuck a pair of 700c wheels in it to see if it's doable with long drop calipers. What would be the price on these?

Thanks

Yes it is doable , I have 700c on my Viking trackmaster with long drop brakes.
also you will have plenty of room for mudguards

£60 for the wheels, but I have got cranksets, saddles and a long reach brake calliper and levers cables etc,
which I can let go for beer money

bring the frame set over and then we can sort it all out

OP updated.

For the wheels I've ended up converting a set of chrome 27" that I had lying in the way (I know, after all I said about weight etc) but I tried a set of 700c and they just looked ridiculous. I could have nearly fitted my whole head through the gap between tyre and fork.

Desperately need a freewheel. Anyone got a 19t or 18t? pretty please?

PM'd Hilly Ben re B17

I can do you a nice Bontrager saddle in black...taken from a ladies bike at some time....quite comfy...£10 posted....if you decide not to go with HBs B-17.

I've got a great condition freewheel.

Not sure of no. Of teeth but will check this eve.

Where are you based? I'm in bounds green n22 or can bring to camden.

Also got some very nice pedals with cages and straps from a late 70's road bike in near new confition.

.....and a few suede saddles (black)

Pm me for more info and I'll take some pictures tonight if you're interested.

Thanks to Hilly Ben for the saddle and calipers, and for being a genuinely nice guy.

Still in need of pedals if anyone has any. Old quill pedals- not too pricey would be ideal.

sdw you have pm

I've got some Lyotard 82 quills in decent condition. They do need polishing up as the alloy is tarnished (but aren't rusty in any way). The axle are in good order with no play and they spin nicely, additonally they have their original end caps (allen key fitment) so you can access the bearings if need be.
£10.50 posted