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So made the most of the sunshine today and fully stripped the bike down ready for the powder coaters. Had a bit of fun with the steering races! Once I did that turned my attention to the wheels, and found the rims to be in a right state, looks like I wont be re using them. Up goes the budget!

On second thoughts, my colour choice may change to something less offensive ;)

There are no braze ons for pumps, cables etc so not like that last pic.
When it gets shot blasted I am going to ask the guys to inspect it for any serial numbers.

So far I think it could either be a carlton from the mid 70's or a raleigh blue streak (Same era).

With regards to the components I was under the impression that when Suntours cyclone models were released in the 70's they were well regarded?

Cheers so far.

Are you going to paint it/get it painted?

Yeah, getting it shot blasted and powder coated in a couple of weeks, im thinking light baby blue (RAL 5012) but not sure. If I could identify the frame I would look to see its orignal colours and stick to them (if I like it!!).

So Ive done my time in the nursery and now I can start my first thread. Seems like a good time to introduce my new project, My first fixie conversion. Im on a budget so this wont be an over night job, anticipating the whole rebuild to take around 3-4 months in between assignments and work and family!! Cheers, here is the bike when I first got it.

couple more phots, cant seem to upload a full picture of bike, the file size doesnt seem to be to big and it is the right format.

New unknown bike for your eyes. Brought for my first fixie conversion. No identifying features on the frame, has been repainted (thickly powder coated I think) so I cannot see any serial numbers or anything on the frame itself. Dont know if the comonents are original but it had Suntour Cyclone deraileurs. Weinmann vanquier 999 brakes, sugino chainrings (52 and 42) Rigida superchromex wheels.

Wow amazing Lot 24 for me please

Looks interesting, I wonder if the double chainring acts in a similar fashion to a pully making pedaling easier?

Resurecting an old post I know, but Im in Cornwall and just starting my first fixie project. Looking forward to getting ready to ride in the summer.

As good a place as any to post my first post. Nursey idea sounds good, no problems from me sir!! Looking at learning more about fixies while I undertake my first conversion.