Any idea what this is? - 1920s Radior

[Woz]

My advice would be separate a rebuild vs the cosmetics of it all. A mechanical rebuild is the hardest to see if it works for you.

Cosmetics or "finition" is so such at a later stage with a bike like this and needs a careful future consideration. IMHO.

 

[PhillB]

My advice would be separate a rebuild vs the cosmetics of it all. A mechanical rebuild is the hardest to see if it works for you.

Cosmetics or "finition" is so such at a later stage with a bike like this and needs a careful future consideration. IMHO.

That's a good shout... and there's plenty of mechanical stuff to be getting on with ;-)

 

[Woz]

This will be my favourite thread to follow.

So much is thread bare in this period and when all said and done what is in your hands is what is in your hands to make the most of.

There really is not much to do but to plough on at your own pace and budget and spread news who may be of some very concrete support and knowledge; like about a good handful of very good people.

 

[PhillB]

I've decided against the decals for now, but the process of making my own waterslides will be useful for future projects...

Bit of a mock up - rebuilt the old hubs onto some CB Italian Viaggio rims. Might need to size down the tyres a little.

 

[PhillB]

Fitted the headset, handlebars, bottom bracket and cranks today.

I’ve reused the original headset, but will look for a better period one (if I can find one)

Took ages to find the right bb axle for these cranks

Now I need to find some french thread pedals!

 

[juvela]

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pedals -

french catalogue pages of the interwar period:

Gentil et Cie MCMXXXIX -



F. Vignal pages of MCMXXXVII -



Brampton (of France) advoyt o' MCMXXVI -




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[PhillB]

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pedals -

french catalogue pages of the interwar period:

Gentil et Cie MCMXXXIX -

View attachment 974429View attachment 974431

F. Vignal pages of MCMXXXVII -

View attachment 974437View attachment 974438

Brampton (of France) advoyt o' MCMXXVI -

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Thank you

 

[dirttorpedo]

Fitted the headset, handlebars, bottom bracket and cranks today.

I’ve reused the original headset, but will look for a better period one (if I can find one)

Took ages to find the right bb axle for these cranks

Now I need to find some french thread pedals!View attachment 974422

That looks amazing!

 

[PhillB]

That looks amazing!

Thanks!

I'm waiting for some pedals, can't wait to ride it! but in the meantime have fitted this Ideale saddle. Trying to find a saddle that has survived for 100 years is a tough ask, but at least this Ideale one is French I've had it for a little while - awaiting the right build.

I also have to find a brakes solution - or a front one at least. I was going to use a coaster brake, but the guy who made my wooden rims did that sucking air through his teeth thing.... over email.... I've really enjoyed building these wheels. Made of hickory apparently

 

[Frankenorange]

You might need a support between the nose of the saddle and the top tube . Looks like this




Dont know what the proper name is or where to get them.