Hello From Cornwall

[Aij29]

Hi Guys

I`ve been checking out this site for months so have just decided to join up

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 job the more i want steel and hub gears.

So this looks like a perfect place for me to spend my time.

I`ve just been given a 1935ish Sunbeam gents bike in very rusty condition which i intend to restore/modify,

Can anyone give me some links/pictures of modified Bitish bikes please?
As i`m really unsure of which way to proceed with this bike :?: (i like the boardtrack style,)

Thanks
Adrian
P.s I will post pictures of the bike in standard form soon

 

[Galtbacken]

Welcome! I didn't know Sunbeam made bikes too, only knew about their motorcycles. I'm looking forward to photos!

 

[Aij29]

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 speed with coaster rear brake)
I really like the fenders and the luggage rack so they will stay,
And some upside cruiser type bars,

Any ideas welcome please as i`m new to this stuff

 

[alan67]

Hi from Penzance!

Have you just posted your Sunbeam on Retrocars?

Where in cornwall are you? I am in the middle of building a 1955 Rudge sport 'Hotrod' to go with my other stuff!!

al.

 

[Markm]

welcome :mrgreen:

 

[Galtbacken]

Awesome bike! I'd keep those brakes, they're one of those little details that makes me look twice.

 

[Aij29]

Hi from Penzance!

Have you just posted your Sunbeam on Retrocars?

Where in cornwall are you? I am in the middle of building a 1955 Rudge sport 'Hotrod' to go with my other stuff!!

al.

Hi Alan

I live in Falmouth but work in a cycle shop in Truro

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

 

[alan67]

Hi Adrian,

get your self on http://www.Retrobike.co.uk you will get a better response,although most people will go for the restore not modify route.

I will get some pics of the Rudge up when it looks more like a bike and less like a box of bits!!

Do you know some of the boys from the cycle centre, PZ? I spend half my life in there drinking coffee, eating cake and talking bollox!

All the best,al