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Thanks for the input! :D I dont have straps yet, I only have the metal toe clips as I wanted to get used to them slowly and not end up laying on my side at a set of traffic lights! :lol: I will keep an eye out for a set of quick release straps though! They sound very sensible compared to a set...

Nobody? :?

Sorry to bump an old thread, Forgot to update you all... :oops: :lol: Its been on its maiden voyage, Awesome ride! Covered it's 11miles up and down hills perfectly. Also used it to pop into town/cycle path/where-ever on sunny days off :D Also have bought some toe clips for it, take...

Sorry. Am still trying to get to grips with terminology... :oops: The Collection of sprockets can rock left and right slightly (looking at the wheel from behind). Would something like this work as a replacement if the oil doesnt work? http://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stor ... yId_165540...

Hi everyone. Ive a Sun Stanga (seen here: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=153263) And seeing as the next week or so in Wales is meant to be raining and rubbish I am considering stripping her down, sending her for paint, and rebuilding her ready for the (hopeful) sun...

Thanks. Im guessing the Tube Investment Group sticker is meant to look like this:

Thanks a lot! :D So now I know what it is. When it was made. And how it should look! All within the space of around 24hours! (Before which I would have pointed and said "Hey, Look! An old bike!" :oops: ) Should I start a members bikes project thread now? (seeing as I can now write...

Also I googled 'Chain Stretch' and came across this: http://sheldonbrown.com/chains.html "If the rivet is 1/8" past the mark, you have left it too long, and the sprockets (at least the favorite ones) will be too badly worn. If you replace a chain at the 1/8" point, without replacing the...

That catalogue picture is awesome! Thanks for that! Doubt I'll manage to find the mud guard things for sensible money so will probably ignore that, and the same with the seat. Ive changed my seat to a tattyish sprung white trimmed seat and i think it looks a lot better! :) Ive been snapping...

WooHoo! This is now Mine! :D Started a post here: http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=153263 (as you can tell Im an idiot with bikes.... :oops: )

Thanks, that's a good Idea, will take a look tomorrow. Will also get some chain lube while I'm in town. There is no need to try and lube up/clean out the hubs then? Was going to take a toothbrush to them if there is visible grit etc.. :? Also there was/is some moss between two of the...

well the rear brake feels...spongy? seems there is slack in the cable. we quickly adjusted it a bit and it went worse... but seeing as it was piddling with rain at the time I gave up. Front one is like dropping an anchor though, almost went over the handlebars :lol: The tyres seem fine...

Thats the sort of history I wanted! :D 1960's.... :shock: Surely not? My Mini was only 1987 and that was rotten to hell and back! surely its not actually around 50 years old??? :shock: I had considered haggling :P . I got as far as "Hmmm paints all pitted...." and he said "you can...

Thanks Guys! :D The paint does look better in the photo...I was sort of shocked when I saw it. But I am making it sound worse than it is.. I will get some more pics of it tomorrow if I can (its meant to rain constantly until tuesday though..) I agree about the saddle. Im not sure what is...

Hi everyone. I have just purchased a Sun Stanga & Would love to know a bit more information about it :) Its got a riveted on badge on the front of the frame near the handlebars. Red logos on the tops of the nuts that hold the front wheels one (though they are scuffed to hell :( ). It...