what is it, cant find anything!
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Bats
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Midlife":21nnvnrr said:70's ........the dual / suicide / death / GT brake levers died in that decade. Tragedy was I worked in a bike shop at that time and had to set them up
Dunno about that, Raleigh kept em till at least 84.
Great for hack bikes, who wants to get into the drops just going out for a loaf!
Hubs will be available in many places - ebay, the sales section here and numerous web sellers. Decide what you want and search about OR post in the Wanted Section here and see what comes up.
It might be wise to set a budget as hubs can vary from a few pounds to upwards of £150 - depending on what you want. Also, it might be better to buy a set of built wheels - this sometimes saves on cost.
Enjoy the build,
Richard
It might be wise to set a budget as hubs can vary from a few pounds to upwards of £150 - depending on what you want. Also, it might be better to buy a set of built wheels - this sometimes saves on cost.
Enjoy the build,
Richard
good job you boys know your stuff! I'll try and get some more pics to identify the frame.
as for hubs, is it pretty standard for this age of bike for sizes? Im only after something to get running and looking New. do you know what I need to be looking for? louder the better!!!
as for hubs, is it pretty standard for this age of bike for sizes? Im only after something to get running and looking New. do you know what I need to be looking for? louder the better!!!
Option 1 - clean, polish, regrease current hub (it fits)
Option 2 - buy new
If Option 2 - do you need new rims? Then you need spokes. Then you need them built. Irregardless of the cost of the actual hub, the other costs must be factored into your decision.
Polish is around £5 - £10 depending on what you want.
Ponder that,
Richard
Option 2 - buy new
If Option 2 - do you need new rims? Then you need spokes. Then you need them built. Irregardless of the cost of the actual hub, the other costs must be factored into your decision.
Polish is around £5 - £10 depending on what you want.
Ponder that,
Richard
the rims are chrome and I'm bringing them up pretty well so I'll keep them. New spokes anyway as the existing are dull. as for the hubs Im not sure whether they'll come up. not sure on the material as to to use. Wanted to find some for an idea of cost to weigh up whether to bother.
Is there a dealer/online shop that specializes in the older stuff. Isit a particular name/size of hub I am looking for.
thanks
Is there a dealer/online shop that specializes in the older stuff. Isit a particular name/size of hub I am looking for.
thanks
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