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this site has some nice evans catalogue scans, looks pretty likely this is an evans frame with all original parts
http://www.bikebrothers.co.uk/evans.htmgonna go with re-chrome and black paint job, to insure the frame is good for the long term, undecided on transfers as I don't know enough to make sure they are right and I quite like the anonymous club look
as for the parts I think I will take a more considered approach
does any one know if old willams rat trap pedals and the like are serviceable ? I don't know if I will resort to getting them and the willams chain-ring/cranks rechromed but if I do I will need to dismantle the pedals
I would love to hear from people who have carried out similar projects or any good links to blogs ect
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most of the bitz are original but if I replace the wheels at some point what are roughly historically correct hubs ?
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ohh makes perfect sense!
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Hello Sir,
James from work here-
surely if you are going to paint it stove enamel would be best, especially if you go for black as it always looks a, erm, deeper more-black type of black. Conrad always moans his path-racer is not black enough-that's powder coated I think. I know it's costly but... You've seen my Viking so that should tell you what powder coated clear-coat looks like, if you do consider that - even if as something not to do.Where exactly is that little braze on by they way? I can't quite figure it out from the photo. That may at least give you a rough idea of the age if it is for some specific type of gear or something similar.
And if it's rideable bring it in please next time it's sunny-I want to see it in person!
James ! good to hear from you, will bring it back in once it's ride-able, it was actually in work till the other day stored in a cupboard! once I have it enamelled and the important bits chromed it's on! bike off at high noon, I really like the finish on your Viking a very tasteful build all round, hope I can compete
that little braze on is on the inside of the drive side chain stay, I am guessing it's for some sort of gear mech hanger although the flip flop it came with looks fairly legit
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I have heard good and bad things
which to be fair probably means he is ok and good for the price
would like to see some examples
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Re spraying a frame at Argos would cost around £300+/- for a single colour + lug lining + decals applied. It also depends if they have got to fill some pitting and how much as that will alter price. Then your decals £30 ish. I can highly recommend them but I understand that Mario Vaz is cheaper.
Most chroming places will take bike bits but check first because the most industrial places will prioritize big jobs and might leave you waiting months for your bits. And I found that it will be more expensive if there is a lot of polishing to pitted parts to be done, as this is time consuming, but otherwise will show if rechrome without polishing.I know but I don't plan to put back decals or lug lining probably going for just the chroming and a black enamel frame and forks like the evans above but without decals, I imagine this bike was a club bike and has simple no frills construction so I'm not to bothered about fancy stuff just the basics done right
I am probably gonna take all the bit's I want done to London Chroming to ask their advice and get a quote, they seemed up for it on the phone
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Lots can be said about this but I'd start with a simple staement about restoration. You need to be very clear about what is restoration etc and therefore budget. I know it sounds simple but many fail to do that.
A specific point re paint. The frame was not built/finished to be left raw so paint is essential.
Powedercoat will do but enamel is right for it and there are several craftsmen in London who can do the work and many are on here and you can get good recommendations by searching. I'd recommend Mario Vaz, who has done several jobs for me, but advise you to look around before comitting to anybody.
well restoration for me is anything that prolongs the life of the object and restores it to working function without drastically changing its nature or spoiling it's genuine charm ect
I imagine after re-chroming only the parts that need it for survival and cleaning polishing everything else else and getting the frame painted a single colour I would be looking at no less than £300 probably allot more
and that has been my plan from the start just wanted to entertain other options
still the all chrome Claud Butler in the science museum has always called out to me :3
So I have been riding the FCT20 Chainset for about a year and a half, I was quite happy with the quality for £40 if they are a little on the heavy side.
However recently the chain set has developed the old loose left crank syndrome, now I know this happens to allot of people and have resolved it on many rides.
On closer inspection the alloy seems relatively soft and has dished out a little after coming loose on the steel BB arm (a little more than I would expect/have observed before) so I am wondering:
1) has anyone else experienced this with the FCT20? (or is this just the result of the usual factors).
2) can anyone recommend a nice budget Chainset you have been riding for a while with good reliability?
thanks