Recent content by Tomlewis1986

Re: Hi Guys Just wanted to weigh in with a recommendation for Top Coat Wales for Powder Coating. They have powder coated 2 of my bikes so far and have been really good quality. They do a great job of staying away from any threads and they mask up all the holes really well. Couldn't ask for...

Re: I agree with removing the mudguard and the rack but there's something really nice about the chain guard in my opinion. Very industrial looking. Great looking bike though!

Re: I'm also wondering how much a bike like this might be worth now. I'm getting the bug and wanting to just keep buying more bikes to do in different styles and with different setups but if I decide to sell any later on I'm just curious to their value. If you need information on anything...

Re: Thanks for that reply. I wasn't sure whether it was just the ultra or whether it had any other model associated with it. Looks like pretty much the only bit not with it from original manufacture was the seat. Even may have had the original, peeling and dirty handlebar tape!

Thanks a lot, glad you like it. Nice to get positive reviews for my first attempt.

Re: Thanks for that! It's powder coat but I'm not sure of the exact colour code of it. I'll be going back down there shortly to take some parts for my wife's bike in so I'll get the colour code for you then.

Hi Guys Just found this forum and really enjoy looking at everyones bikes. I'm incredibly new to the whole bike scene but recently picked up an oldish Dawes bike and gave it a new lease of life. Not sure of the model or age as the guy I bought it from knew nothing about it. I've tried to put...