Recent content by cbrcbr

I have a frameset for sale in great condition with some good condition components fitted: (original pedals & chainset, 52T single chainring moved inboard to improve the chainline; original quill stem, dual pivot calliper brakes; original downtube shifter (converted from double to single)...

Re: Shortly after posting this I tried nail varnish remover - and it worked a treat - all off in about 20 minutes and nice clean metallic blue frame - fab.

Does any one have any idea how to remove original stickers from the frame without damaging the paint. I have remnants of original decals (which are more like spray applied) and want to clean them off, but the only way I can seam to do it is with my thumb nail, which is taking for ever. The...

Re: Apologies for cross posting, I have removed the Gumtree link, and inserted details of the components in the post above Cheers, Clive

Hi I am selling some components from my retro refurbishment, as below: Parts, all in good condition, from a Puch Prima Road Bike from mid 1980's. Both wheels 700c (to suit 23mm or 25mm road tyre), rear wheel with 6 speed 14/24 freewheel, brake levers, brake calipers, toe clips, drop handlebars...

Re: Thanks for the advice. My local bike shop has good value road wheels (shimano hub and mavic rims) with a 7 speed cassette (12/28) that they are sure will work, so I think I am going to go for that option. I will start there and see how everything else evolves over the next few weeks.

Hi there, I am new to the forum having just bought a Puch Prima (1986 - I think - generally in very good condition), and am after some advice re gearing and rear wheel compatibility. The bike has 42/52 chainrings and 14/24, 6 speed freewheel. I will use it for running around locally and...