Recent content by colwood

Re: Edward Warner was my father. He had a cycle shop in Colliers Wood from 1961 until 1988. I lived above the shop at 24 High Street which was the last of 3 addresses. (210 High Street 1961-1965, 194 High Street 1965-1970, 24 High Street 1970-1988) Dad built some frames but also badged other...

Oh well, I guess I'll have to start cutting some hubs out this weekend. It does seem a shame to scrap perfectly good wheels.

I'd love to be able to answer and supply individual requests for specific wheels, but unfortunately I really don't have time to sort through for special requests. What I'd really like is for somebody to come and take away all of the wheels that are in my way. There are more than 30 wheels and...

I'm very happy for this thread to be moved to where ever would be most appropriate. I don't want to be in breach of the forum rules. Unfortunately I don't know how to move it, so if somebody could help with this I'd be much obliged.

A couple of pictures to give some idea of the pickle I'm in and what is available. Here are some wheels that I have taken out of the storeroom to show some of the better stuff available. This is the storeroom showing some of what's still in there. All these wheels will have to go!

I have storage which I can't get into due to being overstocked with wheels. These are mainly 1990s and many are NOS. I haven't got a lot of time to sort and photograph them so I'm hoping people might like to visit me and have a browse. I'm also very happy for someone to clear the lot...

I'm not sure it's retro, although it might be. I'm not sure it really qualifies as a bike either as it has no wheels. I guess it's a bicycle inspired water craft. Whatever it's classification, it's very interesting and looks like it could be a lot of fun.