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Re: Re: You're right. It is fast! Unfortunately when I looked for the serial number, it's illegible (see photo). I think there's so much paint on there that it's obscured the number. Never mind, thanks for your comments anyway. DL-BB by Niall Kitching, on Flickr

Hi, I've recently acquired a Dave Lloyd which is the best bike Ive ever ridden! I've had a quick look but I cant find where the serial number is. please could you tell me where I might find it on the attached pic? Dave-Lloyd-Bike by Niall Kitching, on Flickr

I am restoring a frame that's been in my shed for a couple of years. It has a lot of paint to remove. Under the bottom bracket there are some raised letters(?). I think they could be BSA. Can anyone help me identify it and its age? See pics...

I find that at low speeds, 'suicide levers' work just fine. They stay :)

Thanks for all your helpful suggestions. In the end I bought a pair of new pedals from Wilkinsons, replaced one and swapped over the cage on the other one. luckily the mounting screws were in the same place! To finish the project I need to source some cantilever brakes. I fitted some that I...

Or can anyone tell me what these are called so I can search for a replacement? Thanks

Hi, does anyone have a left side pedal that matches the attached photo? I need it to complete my Dawes Galaxy.

Hi, can anyone tell me what sort of brakes thses are and where I might find some? Thanks

Re: Thanks Gents, Here's a pic of the head badge:

Hi, Can anyone tell me any thing about this lovely frame I just bought? http://jpegbay.com/gallery/004478268-1.html Cheers Niall

Hi, I recently purchased this tandem (see pic) but know absolutely nothing about it. Can anyone shed any light? The writing on the frame says "Rouille Seau" (french for Rust Bucket) which someone has hand painted on. Any help would be much appreciated. Cheers Niall

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Hi, I would like to know some more about this bike I picked up for a bit of a bargain. It's got a Vitus 181 frame. I have since replaced the wheels, seat and handlebars. Any info gratefully recieved. Thanks in advance

Thanks for the input folks. I think you are right, in that it's a 60s Wayfarer, unfortunately I don't have the original Sturmey Archer hub to date it with. It's more the unusual paint job that I have no info on, any thoughts?

Hi, I've owned this vintage Raleigh for a couple of years now and I have no idea of its model or origin. I converted it from rod brakes to cables because I couldn't get any decent rod brake rims! Can anyone enlighten me?