decided today after a pretty heavy crash (possible broken elbow) that this build begins in earnest, i chose the curse because this bike is just unlucky as heck, i'll post pictures soon as it's a rolling build, thanks
Jack
Jack
The curse is gone!!
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Re: The curse.
I agree, show us the worse of what you're starting with. Just like the Build Off. It not just about the finished product, it's following along with you on your build journey that is the most fun!
I agree, show us the worse of what you're starting with. Just like the Build Off. It not just about the finished product, it's following along with you on your build journey that is the most fun!
Re: The curse.
Good luck with the elbow, broke mine in 08. Had surgery and still isn't the same.
Good luck with the elbow, broke mine in 08. Had surgery and still isn't the same.
Re: The curse.
Looks like a good start, is it a Hercules?
Looks like a good start, is it a Hercules?
Re: The curse.
i have no idea what it is, but it's a twenty four, with a sturmey archer 3spd stamped 68
got a few more pictures and ideas floating around too!
this is all thats left of the headtube decal, so if anyone knows, i'd much appreciate a heads up
the rear hub
you can just see the number 68 through the pitting =D
i have no idea what it is, but it's a twenty four, with a sturmey archer 3spd stamped 68
got a few more pictures and ideas floating around too!
this is all thats left of the headtube decal, so if anyone knows, i'd much appreciate a heads up
the rear hub
you can just see the number 68 through the pitting =D
Re: The curse.
Since its a British bike of coarse its cursed :mrgreen: at least the ones I've had were, I still remember all the problems
I had as a kid with the cottered cranks. Your bike appears to be an Elswick made in Birmingham England .
I wish you luck on your build :roll:
Mark
Since its a British bike of coarse its cursed :mrgreen: at least the ones I've had were, I still remember all the problems
I had as a kid with the cottered cranks. Your bike appears to be an Elswick made in Birmingham England .
I wish you luck on your build :roll:
Mark
Re: The curse really IS cursed.
i guess the name i chose for this is pretty apt.
not much work done on it as funds were low, but someone decided to go out of there way to wreck the bike up.
now i have to repair it and try to find parts from christ knows where...
pictures to follow
i guess the name i chose for this is pretty apt.
not much work done on it as funds were low, but someone decided to go out of there way to wreck the bike up.
now i have to repair it and try to find parts from christ knows where...
pictures to follow
Re: The curse.
What did they do to it? :shock:
Luke.
What did they do to it? :shock:
Luke.
Re: The curse.
:? Not good!
Why is it some people have to damage other peoples property? It's not like they gain anything from it!
I hope you can find the bits you need and repair the damage without too much stress...
Luke.
:? Not good!
Why is it some people have to damage other peoples property? It's not like they gain anything from it!
I hope you can find the bits you need and repair the damage without too much stress...
Luke.
Re: The curse.
the joys of living in a hostel :roll:
but anyway!
this has spurred me on and now the bike has had it's paint stripped, and two coats of primer!
decided to go white, black and chrome with a little twist :wink:
photobucket isn't working... damnit >.<
the joys of living in a hostel :roll:
but anyway!
this has spurred me on and now the bike has had it's paint stripped, and two coats of primer!
decided to go white, black and chrome with a little twist :wink:
photobucket isn't working... damnit >.<
Re: The curse is done!!
It aint done until we see photos!
It aint done until we see photos!
