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    1936 BSA Roadster

    Re: Yeah, the rims are ruined. This image shows what's left of the chrome (on nickel?) coating. I guess I'll have to replace the rims, or at least get them re-coated... I've stripped most of the bike now; it's covered in surface rust, but everything is remarkably solid. I only sheared...
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    1936 BSA Roadster

    Afternoon all. I'm a new member here (albeit one who signed up for an accout in 2010...). I've just become the owner of what i gather is a 1936 BSA Roadster (Model 700A, as seen in this catalogue. I'm looking to complete a sympathetic restoration, cleaning and salvaging whatever i can. I...
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    Introduction and potential rebuild advice

    ok, thanks for the advice :) Based on this, it looks like i'll be keeping a look out for a complete bike. Thanks again :D
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    Introduction and potential rebuild advice

    Thank you very much for all your replies. GarethPJ - Thanks for your advice ref. buying a complete bike. I can imagine it would be quite easy to pay over the odds for a frame, on the strength that the seller has put "fixie/singlespeed project" in the title. djoptix - I am about 6' (a 20"...
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    Introduction and potential rebuild advice

    Good evening gents! I'm a mountain biker, and can usually be found in the north somerset hills on this sort of thing: I know next-to-nothing about road biking, however recently i've been yearning for an On-One Pompino. The thought of road-wheel speed, and simple singlespeed really...
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