Recent content by dubnut71

Cheers Jonny - I am getting the frame / BB back from the garage tomorrow so will see wha the condition of the bearings / spindle cup is. Sealed unit might be the way forward I suppose, I was just a bit disappointed I couldn't keep it original.

I would settle for even the bearings but am at a loss for a supplier even after a concerted ebay hunt.

Ok so now the Puch is in bits I am looking around for a Bottom Bracket for the frame. I have measured it at 123mm spindle and 68mm shell, any ideas as to a source for one of these? I am holding off refinishing the frame and re-threading the cottered crank arms for new pedals until I can lay...

I know thats the plan!! Thanks for the heads up on the terminology, cup and axle, I'll go and look for that!!!, single speed is the way to go, I presume I'll need a screw on single cog / freewheel arrangement?

Its certainly old !!

I have also bought a 25mm seat post on ebay and found its actually 25.4mm I think I need, does that sound more feasible? The 25mm one may get the distance test across the field at the back of the house unless anyone on here needs one?!

Ok, you might ask yourself why bother when you see the pics but here goes! This was my first ever "real" bike. I rode it to secondary school, rode it with my mates and rode it to go fishing where we drank sneaky cans of kestrel and smoked consult fags (the joy of being 16!) Moving back to...

I think this is simply spot on! Love the brooks, suits it in that colour and a lovely end result, well done!!!

Absolutely stunning end result, well done!!!

I am based just outside Inverness (easterton) feel free to stick me on the map if it helps anyone meeting up for a ride?

Just what I wanted to know too, I am leaving the paint original on mine and will just spot repair under the down tube using this method!

As Stedlocks says above, I have done exactly the same on my ancient B15 with proof ride, a warm airing cupboard for storage and repeat every day, it soaks in after a few days and you just keep on applying, really brings it back a treat!!!

Is it wrong to like these? I think they have a certain something!!!!