Recent content by Falconista

Hi all, Thanks for the responses and suggestions. I don't think it is a helicomatic hub, but the chances of finding the correct tool seem slim here in Singapore. I can see that no one has tried in the past either as the notches are pristine. For the moment I have ordered some new (to me)...

Thanks mdvineng. None of my local bike shops have the tool to remove the freewheel, so either I use as is (hard work to get the rust off, risky with the freewheel, and still would be steel rims), or I abandon and find some replacements. I can't seem to find anything with 120mm hubs so I am...

Good morning, My first post and looking for some advice from forum members I have recently acquired a 1980s Falcon Laser (1986 I think) that needs some TLC. The frame is Reynolds 453 and in OK condition. However the steel rims are very rusty and I need to decide whether to spend ages with a...