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K.H · « **on:** January 31, 2016, 08:34:14 PM »

Could you recommend any reading material on classic uk cycles?
I have been following a thread on guys who collect them and its quite interesting, i come accross a few but wouldnt recognise a good one if it bit me

Glycer-rides · « **Reply #1 on:** January 31, 2016, 10:17:36 PM »

Hi Keith. I've lost the cycle resto. bug for the past 18 months.
What kind of bikes? There was wealth of handmade frame builders post war, until cars/m'bikes got available and cheaper.

Try this one
http://www.classiclightweights.co.uk/

K.H · « **Reply #2 on:** February 01, 2016, 08:44:37 PM »

Cheers for the link

Glycer-rides · « **Reply #3 on:** February 01, 2016, 10:10:09 PM »

General hint on what's interesting / worth saving; quality frames built with Reynolds tubes sets, 531 being the most common.
Or Columbus, if French / Italian.
Tange, Japanese so quite rare.

K.H · « **Reply #4 on:** February 02, 2016, 08:29:14 PM »

Probably not your cup of tea but i am also building something like this

Jamesrl · « **Reply #5 on:** February 02, 2016, 09:05:38 PM »

You'll look really daft in your full racing leathers and full face on that.

K.H · « **Reply #6 on:** February 02, 2016, 09:19:56 PM »

I was thinking nice dayglo Lycra

Glycer-rides · « **Reply #7 on:** February 02, 2016, 10:03:33 PM »

Go electric?

http://www.voltagecycles.com/gallery/golden-ticket/

Jamesrl · « **Reply #8 on:** February 02, 2016, 10:08:27 PM »

Quote from: Glycer-rides on February 02, 2016, 10:03:33 PM

Go electric?

http://www.voltagecycles.com/gallery/golden-ticket/

That is one ugly bike.

K.H · « **Reply #9 on:** February 02, 2016, 11:10:39 PM »

I like it, pub bike, bet it costs ££££££ tho

Jamesrl · « **Reply #10 on:** February 03, 2016, 01:32:21 AM »

Quote from: K.H on February 02, 2016, 11:10:39 PM

I like it,

Well, that explains it then.

Glycer-rides · « **Reply #11 on:** February 07, 2016, 03:30:29 PM »

Quote from: K.H on February 02, 2016, 08:29:14 PM

Probably not your cup of tea but i am also building something like this

Go for a post-war rod braked heavy 'un. They have lazy frame and steering angles suitable for a 'cruiser'.

The sort with enclosed chain case, 3 speed with dynohub. Well made bikes. A shed find might look rough but the main parts will be fine. Not worth much in this state.

K.H · « **Reply #12 on:** February 07, 2016, 06:03:57 PM »

Got a Schwinn today, that will do for the base

Glycer-rides · « **Reply #13 on:** February 07, 2016, 09:52:35 PM »

You putting a little 2T motor in it, then?
Off road use only I presume?

K.H · « **Reply #14 on:** February 08, 2016, 04:36:03 PM »

Of course, i wouldnt want to break any laws

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