Overbury's Pioneer 1988

[randomdan]

Re:

You could get some M8 threaded bar, double-nut it, and some fit some massive big repair washers or something over the tube end, then try to wind the wedge out on it's own thread, but if it'salready slightly off square you risk gouging the tube all the way up till it's out.

If you're gonna drift it out, take it out the way it went in. I wouldn't knock from the top as that surface is normally angled, which might make the wedge go off-square and non-concentric. You could try resting the thread end of the tube on a wood block, Light but firm blows using a bar or drift, twist it slightly with each hit - if it's just rust it'll budge quite easy. If it won't budge, you'll know when to stop hitting

 

[xxnick1975]

Still soaking, but will have little mock up tomorrow

Any thoughts on colour? Was thinking Ivory, or white, or green, or maybe purple.....

 

[xxnick1975]

Here's the frame number, 2226

 

[xxnick1975]

Re:

Quick mock up for a little pedal

 

[The History Man]

And the stem?

 

[legrandefromage]

I've rarely seen Pioneers in my size - always small or the one THM gate.

Dont forget that the BB sits higher than you may be used to, further complicating seat/ bar positioning.

 

[xxnick1975]

I've rarely seen Pioneers in my size - always small or the one THM gate.

Dont forget that the BB sits higher than you may be used to, further complicating seat/ bar positioning.

You are quite correct, i think i read a post of yours from some time ago, where you feel like you need a step ladder to mount the thing, with the saddle at the right height.

I had a little pedal on it last night to judge the fit and think it will fit okay, but will need to set the stem slightly higher that where it is currently stuck.

And stuck it is!

Will leave it to soak for a while longer.

I have now managed to buy another ITM stem that's very similar to the one in there currently, so worse case i could cut the stem off, to drop the forks out then get the quill out one way or another.

However i'm not in a big hurry really so will let it soak for a few weeks first

 

[legrandefromage]

I've rarely seen Pioneers in my size - always small or the one THM gate.

Dont forget that the BB sits higher than you may be used to, further complicating seat/ bar positioning.

You are quite correct, i think i read a post of yours from some time ago, where you feel like you need a step ladder to mount the thing, with the saddle at the right height.

I had a little pedal on it last night to judge the fit and think it will fit okay, but will need to set the stem slightly higher that where it is currently stuck.

And stuck it is!

Will leave it to soak for a while longer.

I have now managed to buy another ITM stem that's very similar to the one in there currently, so worse case i could cut the stem off, to drop the forks out then get the quill out one way or another.

However i'm not in a big hurry really so will let it soak for a few weeks first

I have that exact stem available...

 

[xxnick1975]

Good to know, pm me how much, may well go for it!

 

[kaya]

Re:

If you've not sorted the stem... then give this ago... http://www.amazon.co.uk/LOCTITE-Freeze- ... B0051OD520

I've had very good results with it, in fact its worked every time I've used it.

You maybe able to buy it from your local motor factors or on-line cheaper.

Hope you enjoy the Pioneer their very nice riding frame.