Recent content by pigman

Do you think it's had a respray, or at least a front end respray, which would expect a good match with the faux forks. I ask because didn't they all have chromed head lugs like the one below

I think it looks right when the bottom of the bars are horizontal (or near). Then fit the levers to suit. But there's the problem. Older deeper bars don't allow for a good ergonomic lever position. To me, modern bars with a shallower drop have been a revelation

Never had v brakes, but thought they require more cable pull than cantis

If I were locking a bike up in London, I'd go for something that looks tired, disheveled and lots of patina or rattlecan. Nothing to stop it being a mechanically competent thoroughbred underneath , but definitely something that doesn't catch the eye

Saw this a while back - I have no connection with the seller https://forum.cyclinguk.org/viewtopic.php?t=166008

This on here. Not mine, just for info https://www.retrobike.co.uk/threads/1981-raleigh-clubman-25-frame.497297/

How does the 35 ring enter the equation? It's not common, most compact crank sets being supplied with 34 or 36. And if it's custom choice, a 33 would give a lower gear still

It'll be Chinese knock off replica

What silly old rubbish is this? Not an opinion or phrase I'm acquainted with

Update....

"To the tip" is a bit strong. There's always someone who can make use of it. Personally I'd sooner ride this than some of the tat that folk on here have restored and love. Some of that 70s gas pipe stuff really was bso tat, but we rode them and had fun. It's much like saying if you don't drive...

Never knew that. I had a Dave Marsh sprayed similar back then

Looking at that alloy cone spacer on the left, I'd say the left side can't be reduced. So you could take axle washers out of the right but any freewheel you use will have to be really narrow And not forgetting that the wheel will need redishing

Orbit is the manufacturer, Romany is the model name. And 853 is premium tubing 21" is usually a small bike, but looking at the head tube, it looks fairly big. I'm therefore assuming it's a frame that slopes upwards towards the front. If I'm correct I'd say the 21" is a bit of a misnomer...

Me too. But then you stop at the café and everyone ignores the £7k Dogmas to look, reminisce and ask questions about that one retro bike