Recent content by twojs.bike

It worked for me. The other thing to consider is taking the freewheel apart. RJ the bike guy has a video on this. In his case, he had a cheap freewheel that didn’t have notches for a tool. But he destroyed the freewheel in the process.

Ruined the dork disc, but got the freewheel off!

Maybe 650b (584) is my answer. Only slightly smaller than 597 and red tires exist.

I am about to start a build as a gift for my nephew’s high school graduation. He will be moving out on his own, so this will be more functional than ratty. But the timing is right, and it is fun to participate here. My thoughts are to buy a set of handlebars with integrated basket. And...

I hate fenders.

Probably U-brakes

I would guess late 60s. But that is just a guess.

Any idea what this shifter is? I want one.

I swapped the 18 tooth cog for a 19 tooth. A world of difference. The lower gearing helps with the drag of the dynamo

I am with you. My understanding of electricity and electronics is pitiful. I think that is part of my attraction to vintage bicycles. A fully functional machine with zero electronics. Although I have a bike in the stand now with a 1958 Sturmey Archer Dynobub. I have all kinds of ideas...

For phase 1 of this bike, I decided to just fix what is broken and ride it as original as possible. New tires, new shifter, serviced both hubs, replaced a spoke, etc. The brooks saddle did not survive the first 5 miles. The front dynohub puts out electricity, but there is a lot of drag...

Yes!!! I am halfway through my first build with rod brakes. A 1948 triumph. Build thread on this site. I also have a flying pigeon with rod brakes that I haven’t touched yet, but am really excited about.

Yes please. Not sure I 100% understand, but I do intend to finish the 1948 triumph and would to be keep posting to the thread.

I haven’t seen that new spray top yet. I have used the other new top with the dial for different spray patterns. It seems to work OK, but I have a hard time gripping the can for more than a few minutes. I haven’t measured, but it feels like the can has a larger diameter. I thought...