Recent content by Aij29

Any piccies Mate? Cheers Adrian

Hi Guys I`m converting an old Mtb frame to run a Nexus 3 speed hub, I`ve had the Vertical dropouts removed, And now need to have some Horizontal dropouts made (I`ve got a friend who can laser cut some) I really want some kind of funky design dropouts has anyone got any ideas or designs i...

Re: SCHOOL'D!!! (score!) Hi I use strips of alloy from Coke cans for very thin shims, Can even trim it to shape with scissors if needed, Good looking project you`ve got there :D Cheers Adrian

Hi Thanks for the offer but i`m in the UK so shipping would be expensive, I think the grey ones you have are originally made for wheelchair use, :shock: Cheers Adrian

Hi The tyre you have (26x1 3/8) is a Uk 26" these have a different radius to the Us 26" tyres :cry: I`ve got the reverse problem i want to fit 26" Creme Fat Franks on my Sunbeam roadster and can`t get them on, Theres a good article on Sheldon Browns site about tyre dimensions. Good luck...

Hi Alan I live in Falmouth but work in a cycle shop in Truro :D Yes thats my Sunbeam on Retro Cars was really dissapointed with the "Restore it" replies on there, Any piccies of your Rudge mate?? Cheers Adrian

Hi Guys Just been given this :D A 1935ish Sunbeam gents 3 speed, I`ve a couple of plans for it but ideas greatly recieved as i`m a Ratrodbikes Virgin :oops: Hope you like it Adrian

Hi This is my Sunbeam affectionaly known as "Old Margaret" (When i collected the bike my 6 year old daughter shouted "Dad that bike is rusty as Old Margaret" No idea what it meant but it was funny at the time and the name stuck) I`m thinking alloy mtb rims with white Fat Frank tyres,(single...

Hi Guys I`ve been checking out this site for months so have just decided to join up :D I`ve been working in bike shops for the past 20 years and have slowly found myself leaning towards vintage/classic bikes (mainly in modified form) The more carbon and full suspension i see in my day to day...