Recent content by wiggle

Last month I was lucky enough to acquire this rather tired but nevertheless very lovely curly Hetchins 1958 Magnum Bonum (frame no. H27018 - confirmed original). It had been bound for the scrapheap before my intervention. I'm thrilled to join the Hetchins club alongside my dad, who has a...

I'll weigh them tomorrow for entertainment value.

Re: Any advice on this would be greatly appreciated. I've heard of Argos for paint sprays, but they can be quite expensive. Are there any other companies out there who do a good job for a reasonable price?

I'm looking to get these Grimeca wheels powder coated and sprayed with the intention of putting them on a retro mountain bike. Would anyone be able to suggest a company who would do a good spray job at a reasonable price. I've not decided on the colour yet, but I want the bike to be fun so...

Hi there, I bought this beauty at the weekend. I just wondered whether anyone knew who made the forks? It has "Made in the USA" on them and they have 160mm of travel. Also, does anyone know the year of manufacture? With thanks, Tom

Thanks for all the information on this. I found out through an eBayer that the frame was made by a company called Bonduns and the model is possibly a Innanzi Tutto. Information about the manufacturer is non-existent on the internet. Just wondered whether anybody here could shed some light on...

They are very straight forks. Any idea who the frame's by?

Hi all, I'm a long-time reader, second-time poster. Just wondered whether you could identify a frame I bought recently. Features: Horizontal Campagnolo drop outs Chrome stays Straight forks Bayliss Wiley bottom bracket "Citan" stem Best regards, Tom

Does anyone have any ideas over the frame's maker?

Apologies guys. Something obviously went drastically wrong! We all know what the bottom bracket looks like now so here's the others: Thanks for your patience!

Hi, Can anyone tell me the make of this steel racing bike frame from the lugs? As you can see, the frame has recently been sprayed by the previous owner and he thinks it could be an 80s french one. There was no head badge with it. There is a serial number on the bottom bracket which is quite...

I've cleaned the frame up and have taken some less flattering pictures of it. I think you'll all agree that it needs a respray! I think I'm going to get it sprayed white and get orange decals. Any thoughts on this colour?

The pictures really are quite flattering. Upon closer inspection, the bike not only looks as if it's been through the mill, but rode straight off it. It looks as if the previous owner had rode it down a North Shore trail and come worse off. It does certainly need a re-spray. I may post...

My love for Orange bikes began around 2000 when a friend I used to go cycling with had an Orange bike. I could only afford a Kona but doted on his Orange every time we went up the trails. Soon after, I got into mountain bike trials riding. After my Planet X Zebdi was stolen in 2002, I bought...

I'd buy Magnolia if it was R2.