Recent content by NorthernNewbie

Quick update for you all, mainly just because I really appreciate all the helpful comments! (Also, just noticed FluffyChicken's comment and fully agreed). I took on board much of your advice, but it's now a sit and wait job while the frame is away for a respray - very excited. So I decided to...

Hi Coomber, For the disc brakes, I was considering having mounts added before the respray...not necessary? Cheers for the advice :)

Re: Thank you all for your comments. I really appreciate this. I haven't really used forums in the past, but with this response - so far, so good. I currently have the frustrating task of removing one seized, stripped thread crank arm and a seized seat post. I'll update if/when I make progress...

Re: Hi coomber, Expert or not I have no doubt that you know more then I do, so thank you very much for your advice and comments. Cheers!

Re: Hi jonnymcenroe, Thank you very much for the reply. I think I'm entering something completely new and generally unsure of what are the dos and don'ts. Regarding parts, everything is fairly worn and unloved one pedal has been stripped of the threads, so I'm expecting to have a little...

Hi all, I should begin by explaining that this is my very first post on any forum, so apologies if I have posted this in the wrong place. I'm also new to the cycling and retro bike "scene", so please go easy on me and I'll apologise now for any daft questions :) I'm about to embark on a labour...