Another British Klunker/Tracker/Chunker?

[Peachy!]

That’s a 26” x 1-3/8” steel rim with 40 holes. Should be tough enough to take some hits.
I was thinking of replacing it with something a bit lighter but the spacing is only 110mm FFS!
Not sure if I could be arsed…

 

[yakboy]

Blimey, that arrived fast....and I am going to have a crack at spreading my rear end myself( the BSA that is) as my friend Neil has dropout alignment tools and if it goes horribly wrong we have @danson67 in our corner. I felt I needed to connect with the frame myself and not leave it to the experts, so hold that thought for the Pacific

 

[hookooekoo]

Smooth, shiny chrome on steel rims?

The real fun begins when you ride in wet conditions. Pull the brakes, and nothing happens for several seconds.

If you were really lucky, your chrome rims had a strange type of knurled finish that gave better response in wet weather.

 

[The History Man]

Grappling hooks? Anchor?

 

[hookooekoo]

Anchors and grappling hooks can be a bit hit and miss. For dependable stopping I prefer a drogue parachute. If you've got a small saddle bag or a jersey with rear pockets then you're already setup. Just make sure to avoid the rear wheel when you throw it.

 

[enc]

That’s a 26” x 1-3/8” steel rim with 40 holes. Should be tough enough to take some hits.
I was thinking of replacing it with something a bit lighter but the spacing is only 110mm FFS!
Not sure if I could be arsed…
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Might be able to fit cycle speedway knobblies on those rims!?

 

[Captain Stupido]

For Sale - IRC 'cruiser' tyres. Skinwall. Now Sold.

Im unsure to the categorie of this type of tyre, il plonk the ad here for now. Irc tyres, pair of, with a nice supple texture and a decent tread. Narrow and lightweight. The size is as pictured. As i understand its bigger that 26". That odd 1.3/8. Or whatever. Dont fit any of my bikes and too...

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[The History Man]

So? Something must be happening. A one armed mechanic would be quicker than this.

Oh. Sorry.

 

[Peachy!]

So? Something must be happening. A one armed mechanic would be quicker than this.

Oh. Sorry.

Peachy Pace RC529…FINISHED Pg22

Thinking about my Christmas present & was wondering about a modern 29” but steel frame. Obvious choice for me would be a RC529 from the friendly local bike type people at Pace. Any users on the forum? Any opinions? Ta…

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1962 Claud Butler Cordon Bleu #14064 FINISHED Pg6

A few years ago I noticed this sorry looking bike on eBay, low start and no one seemed to be paying it any attention, maybe because it was painted up like a mid 80's Claud and was obviously in some distress... but something about it piqued my interest.... ;) After getting it home I realised my...

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1990 Jack Taylor Tourist Tandem #8638 FINISHED pg7

Finally I've got my hands on a big framed (23-20) Jack Taylor Tandem. 531 Tourist butted throughout with Campagnolo dropouts... Matching frame and rear rack numbers and by the frame count this would have been one of the last 4 tandems (8638/8639/8640/8657) made by Norman out of his garage after...

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I need to clear up the back log…

 

[The History Man]

A skip will do that.

(Staying on the right side of swmbo)