Recent content by Bronzemedallist

Frame size ? Could you give the seat tube and top tube measurements please? Ta

Here we go then, ebay Wisp in worse condition than anticipated (obviously). A load of bits on the scrap heap - some keepers though and new parts arrived today - wheels tomorrow. Have decided to build up as a relaxed single speed for my mrs to have. Particularly like the Dia Compes and unorthodox...

Wisp thanks for all the help - pictures of the build to follow in the next few weeks.

Wisp Ta - I can get a basic 5 speed shim shifter on ebay - not pretty but hopefully unobtrusive. We'll see how it goes - i'll share how I get on in a few weeks.

Wispy Ha ha . So anyone think I can just replace the old 5speed with a new one , match with a rear mech and cheapo sis 5 sp thumbie shifter ?

So I just picked up a Raleigh Wisp Mixte - 45 quid complete , one lady owner. Need to fix it up for my wife to commute on. assuming the wheels are in good shape i will keep them - same goes for the cranks if possible. So here's the question, can i put a new 5 speed freewheel on, Shimano...

Mrs Wisp Hi there im new and this thread is a bit old but maybe someone will help... Just picked myself up a wisp on ebay - identical to this one pre refurb. Trying to figure out how to sort it out for my wife to ride - key issue being the drive train. She wont like friction shifters so any...