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Vintage Rudge single speed....
The build is 95% complete, just a few finishing touches to do when I've spare time at the weekend.
Wheel build courtesy of http://macvillain.com/ on H Plus Son rims.
And a big thanks to Rick and Tom for their help with my bicycle problems and for bullying me into the colour scheme..nice work guys :)
Unfortunately I couldn't use the Rudge chainwheel as the bottom bracket shell was wrecked and had a damaged cup jammed inside. So a Shimano UN55 (I think) was popped in and seems to be holding up. A BLB Pista Vera crankset was a nice traditional alternative.
A few bars were tried out in the shop and, but it wasn't until these nitto bars went on that it all came together.
Bar tape etc...still undecided. You would think that Brooks would match up their olive greens, but their bar tape isn't even close to the saddle, so will maybe add some dark brown grips later on.
This bike is fast and very smooth! I love it. Just a few things to sort like transfers on the new parts and NOS 1940s Miller lamp will be added shortly as a finishing touch.
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kinda missing the point of rat beaters
eerr, that's the irony?
You're right.
After 80 pages of fukcin hipster sticker bikes, at least it's a rat bike.
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After 92 pages, this is the winner.
I love this! It needs a fahgettaboudit though.
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pm and payment sent for the orange tyres.
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I took the plunge and bought an almost new Pashley Guv'nor in the third highest cycle theft area in the country!
I'm going to keep this bike in a locked store cupboard so thought a padlock alarm would be the best bet.
I haven't read any decent reviews on these padlock alarms due to poor battery performance, but saw this one for £11...anyone used this?
110 DB High Security Alarmed Padlock
110 DB High Security Alarmed Padlock: Amazon.co.uk: Car & Motorbike
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This is the axle I'm looking for lae:
A16 NGC (no gearcase clearance) size 4 7/8" Raleigh part number RBA104
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Hi,
Looking for the following Raleigh cottered axle:
A16 NGC (no gearcase clearance) size 4 7/8" Raleigh part number RBA104
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Spotted this small-but-well-locked bike on my travels.
Things I like about this -
[] Two good locks of different types (pretty substantial chain and a GRP Superdeals u-lock) covering the frame and both wheels. Good work.
[]That's not a wimpy thin-tubed cycle stand, it's a hefty barrier designed to keep cars inside marked car park parking bays.
[*]Good positioning, nearby are other bikes much less well locked.Things I would improve -
[] The GRPS lock has a big shackle and is difficult to fill. The owner could maybe put a crank inside the shackle or rearrange it so more of the frame is inside the lock.
[] Second u-lock isn't up to much, think it might be for the psychological effect of "fortress bike" festooned with locks.
[*]Could do with a chain or cable securing the saddle to the frame.I'd steal her bike lights ;) that will buy me a tin of tennants super.
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Nice one, I've only come across some new questionable quality cups. No decent 2nd hand sets.
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Looking for a set of 26 tpi bottom bracket cups for 1940s vintage raleigh.
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The bike pictured at the front is what I'm trying to achieve with the stem and bars, but looking for a modern equivalent.
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I'm looking for a decent quality unbranded modern stem with a very short reach or should I say 'no reach'.
The only thing I see are the old Raleigh town bar stems, but they look a bit naff.
What other options do I have?
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I had bought this chainring to replace my 1935 Rudge restoration as it was a bit loose, but decided to use it for the next project instead. Saw one on US ebay, but he wanted $100 plus postage and customs charges. One popped up on eBay UK and there's another one on at present, but I'll let someone else win that one! The mad thing is that most of these chainrings are hidden behind rusty chainguards!
The frame has been robbed of its bottom bracket and cup, so I'm trying to figure that one out. Might go with a velo orange threadless BB. Just need to measure up for the spindle. Anyone done this for their Raleigh restorations?
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I love the Rudge symbol.
Rudge chainwheel with Red Hand of Ulster logo as found on the Northern Irish/ Ulster flag. I'm lucky that I have an electroplaters around the corner, so i'll see what they will charge for nickel plating.
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Where do I go with this?
Original plan was to build a pathracer themed single speed, hub brakes, drop north roads, cream tyres and a new Rudge maroon paint job.
But I'm liking this frame in it's original (very faded) lustre orange. Love the decals which cannot be replaced at present.
I've got a nice chainring with the "Red Hand of Ulster" symbol and even a first class condition headstock badge ready for the respray.
Rat look with brand new everything else or respray pashley guvnor ripoff?
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rudge aero decal down tube
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Cycle lanes in Belfast will be very slow to catch on!
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RAL?? How about some British Standard instead?
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spotted this today in south london
Yes but the complicated double locking set up will confuse the thieves.
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In Cambridge, a special task force set up a bike shop to catch the gang who were responsible for hundreds of thefts (mine included). Sure enough the scumbags were caught.
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Classic rumble. I recognised that frame too.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1953-Vintage-RUDGE-PATHFINDER-racing-bike-frame-Reynolds-531-fixed-fixie-/140892737907?pt=UK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR&hash=item20cddc9173&nma=true&si=JLMO4xkd8xLxgdbMdITaMqc8%2F3w%3D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557
Pity would have made such a great fixie project.