Recent content by neil the wheel

Hi folks, in recent years there's been an annual memorial ride and general gathering in Nottinghamshire; it's a great chance to get together lovers of vintage and classic bikes https://glorydays.cc/events/tom-simpson/. I've been talking to the organisers Chris Sidwells, about the possibility of...

All the Laprade ones I've looked at don't have the "domed" head.

Just my luck to break one that nobody's ever seen! Thanks for the lead, though, midlife, I think it's put me on the right track.

Hi All, I hope you can help. This seatpost is stuck. In trying to get it out, I cracked the saddle rail clamp. If I can find a replacement clamp it can be ridden but I don't know what it it is. Anyone know what I am looking for and where I might find it?

Re: Bless 8) I've always had a soft spot for the Grand Prix as it was my first proper bike. Same size too! It was stolen in Newcastle in around 1984 :evil:

Looking great!

Wearing this: Riding that:

Re: Well done to the winner, a very worthy champion.

By the way, I built up a pair of wheels using sjs own brand 27" polished alloy rims and they look great. Seem well made and strong too.

Are 650b rims a viable alternative, does anyone know?

So how will we recognise fellow forumites?

Re: It's suddenly occured to me...when my father in law talked of Ernie Clements, could he have been referring to Coventry Eagle? Look at the head tube lugs- are they not eagle-like? ...and compare to this thread... http://www.retrobike.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=236576

Love the Presto! My kind of bike...

Re: Thanks folks! The colour was surprisingly close to the original. It was actually a Ford purple! :P

Re: Not sure, Jamie, I've never got any confirmation that it was indeed an EC under the thick coat of silver paint he'd slathered over it!