Recent content by longjon

I just picked up a barnfind Dawes Orion. 12 speed shimano sis. Wiemann wheelset and stronglight 80 crank. Im trying to date the bike as at first i thought late 70's but the cotterless strongbright 80 crank indexed shiters and serial number lead me to believe its later. The number is p45596 and i...

Hi all long time no post. Ive just committed to buying a 70s Harrier City. I've never heard of them before but the bike looks nice. All original including saddle bag and mudguards. I just wondered if anybody here could give me any info. Ive read somewhere that they were made using decent...

Yeh, I've never had one but they look slick and Sheldon Brown nearly has me sold on the idea, I would want a flip flop hub mind so I can switch between fixed and SS. Probably not going to do it until I get a replacement road bike, currently bidding on a cheap Falcon Reynolds 501 near me on Ebay...

Re: Re: Side pull, no name on them but 521 and 08 inside a circle of dots is embossed on the reverse. I am guessing they were made by Falcon, like the dérailleurs, perhaps rebranded Weimann?

Thanks for the replies, the tires are probably the original ones and I can't make out any writing on them, it was the first thing I looked for, I will measure the brake reach tomorrow. I am not sure on the brakes maker but the drive train is Falcon branded, I imagine rebranded Weimann? I am...

Re: Re: Hi, I have recently bought a gas pipe Falcon from 86/87 Its white and has Kelloggs Cup Winner 84,85,86 stickers on top tube and forks. The original rear caliper has lost its tension and needs to be replaced, I have no measuring tape and need to know if the wheels are 27" or 700c and I...

Do you still have the brook b17 and the campy chorus calipers?

Ah damn I just posted a separate thread on the same subject, can admin delete please? Would these fit my bike guys? http://www.halfords.com/cycling/bike-pa ... AhTk8P8HAQ

Sorry if this is really simple, I have a bog standard steel mid 80's Falcon and the rear brake is not working, seems to have lost its torsion. They're side pull brakes on steel rims :shock: Which makes wet braking an experience as it is, let alone relying on the front one only, I am going to...

I recent bought one for a fair price., I'd just like to know if the frame is any good, Reynolds. Or just a standard 'gas pipe bike'. I'm not bothered, its a nice geometry for me with a long top tube.I'd just like to see if anybody here could tell me more. There is little info on them on google...

er in short I need to measure as I am not sure the size exactly, and I have been trying to loose the seatpost but to no avail so no, it isn't free.

Hi, I haven't been on for a while, I am selling this bike as I don't have the time/money to fix this project up Its a Concorde Colombo , its a bit battered but not beyond repair Concorde Colombo Aelle Colombus Frame Original Turbo saddle Road Champion bars, probably need replacing but are usable...

More pics added, still for sale, PRICE DROPPED 60 pounds now, cash on collection from Birmingham, i don't mind meeting somewhere in the city. again 60 pound or a Brooks or equivalent saddle and cash.

I'm selling my 83 Cov Eagle but am in birmingham, too far i suppose?

This is a pre Ebay listing, thought i would give you guys a heads up before i stick it on ebay, I ahve recently bought a new Fuji 29er and am sticking to my off road shenanigans so need to sell this to free up space, It is currently in single speed mode, but i haven't changed the rear cassette...