Any idea what this is? - 1920s Radior

[Woz]

My advice would be separate a rebuild vs the cosmetics of it all. A mechanical rebuild is the hardest to see if it works for you.

Cosmetics or "finition" is so such at a later stage with a bike like this and needs a careful future consideration. IMHO.

 

[PhillB]

My advice would be separate a rebuild vs the cosmetics of it all. A mechanical rebuild is the hardest to see if it works for you.

Cosmetics or "finition" is so such at a later stage with a bike like this and needs a careful future consideration. IMHO.

That's a good shout... and there's plenty of mechanical stuff to be getting on with ;-)

 

[Woz]

This will be my favourite thread to follow.

So much is thread bare in this period and when all said and done what is in your hands is what is in your hands to make the most of.

There really is not much to do but to plough on at your own pace and budget and spread news who may be of some very concrete support and knowledge; like about a good handful of very good people.

 

[PhillB]

I've decided against the decals for now, but the process of making my own waterslides will be useful for future projects...

Bit of a mock up - rebuilt the old hubs onto some CB Italian Viaggio rims. Might need to size down the tyres a little.

 

[PhillB]

Fitted the headset, handlebars, bottom bracket and cranks today.

I’ve reused the original headset, but will look for a better period one (if I can find one)

Took ages to find the right bb axle for these cranks

Now I need to find some french thread pedals!

 

[juvela]

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pedals -

french catalogue pages of the interwar period:

Gentil et Cie MCMXXXIX -



F. Vignal pages of MCMXXXVII -



Brampton (of France) advoyt o' MCMXXVI -




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[PhillB]

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pedals -

french catalogue pages of the interwar period:

Gentil et Cie MCMXXXIX -

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F. Vignal pages of MCMXXXVII -

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Brampton (of France) advoyt o' MCMXXVI -

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Thank you