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epicyclo":1381xb0j said:
That sounds bizarre - is that so the lady could continue smoking her pipe whilst braking?
Which model of hubs are on that? The Humber has Sturmey Archer LB hubs - the front one even seems to lock the wheel although there's a nut missing from the bottom of the actuating rod. The rear does something but doesn't lock the wheel, I dare say I'll find out why when I eventually get round to stripping it.Looking at the many service manuals and exploded diagrams around it seems incredible just how little S-A drum brakes have changed over nearly a century - from pictures at least it seems like you could probably make even current replacement shoe sets to fit even these 1930s hubs with a bit of minor fiddling!
velomaniac
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I want to be jealous of all your great rides but I cannot be bothered. Completely lost my bike mojo, always knackered and the least favorite section of my year bigins as winter takes hold and darkness ensues :-(
I want to be jealous of all your great rides but I cannot be bothered. Completely lost my bike mojo, always knackered and the least favorite section of my year bigins as winter takes hold and darkness ensues :-(
Mind you, the weather will probably be pish by then...
Yesterdays ride ….
With a forecast one day of respite between the days of rain and gale force winds over most of the north of Scotland, I managed to get the day off and head south to ride the Jack Taylor round Easter Ross and the Black Isle with Brian.
When I seen the forecast yesterday I asked the boss for a well day to go riding, I wasn't sick, I was too well to come in and needed to ride in the sun before winter closed in once more. Thankfully she understands and approved it.
Weather was fantastic and a familiar route that took in some hills, quiet roads and some off road track round the Cromarty shore made the hours and miles fly by all too quickly. We stopped at a lovely café in Muir of Ord and enjoyed a coffee and a huge wedge of a brie scone for lunch which obviously was needed to keep up the energy levels.
The Super Clubman rode brilliantly as usual, handling everything in its relaxed but superb way and this is it still in it's cobbled together with spares guise. Gave me time to make up my mind regards repainting it and for the foreseeable future I am just going to keep waxing it to keep the rust at bay rather than lose Jacks original paint. I will build it up with the parts I already have set aside for it and set it up properly not just in a temporary way as it is such a nice ride already that it will be so sweet set up right.
A lovely ride in glorious weather finished with a quick coffee at Brians before the couple of hours drive home.
Well worth it though, cheers Brian
Also the best way to break up a working week.
Jamie
DSCN5319 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
DSCN5322 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
DSCN5330 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
DSCN5337 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
DSCN5340 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
DSCN5342 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
DSCN5343 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
DSCN5346 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
DSCN5351 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
DSCN5356 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
DSCN5359 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
DSCN5353 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
With a forecast one day of respite between the days of rain and gale force winds over most of the north of Scotland, I managed to get the day off and head south to ride the Jack Taylor round Easter Ross and the Black Isle with Brian.
When I seen the forecast yesterday I asked the boss for a well day to go riding, I wasn't sick, I was too well to come in and needed to ride in the sun before winter closed in once more. Thankfully she understands and approved it.
Weather was fantastic and a familiar route that took in some hills, quiet roads and some off road track round the Cromarty shore made the hours and miles fly by all too quickly. We stopped at a lovely café in Muir of Ord and enjoyed a coffee and a huge wedge of a brie scone for lunch which obviously was needed to keep up the energy levels.
The Super Clubman rode brilliantly as usual, handling everything in its relaxed but superb way and this is it still in it's cobbled together with spares guise. Gave me time to make up my mind regards repainting it and for the foreseeable future I am just going to keep waxing it to keep the rust at bay rather than lose Jacks original paint. I will build it up with the parts I already have set aside for it and set it up properly not just in a temporary way as it is such a nice ride already that it will be so sweet set up right.
A lovely ride in glorious weather finished with a quick coffee at Brians before the couple of hours drive home.
Well worth it though, cheers Brian
Also the best way to break up a working week.
Jamie
DSCN5319 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
DSCN5322 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
DSCN5330 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
DSCN5337 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
DSCN5340 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
DSCN5342 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
DSCN5343 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
DSCN5346 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
DSCN5351 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
DSCN5356 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
DSCN5359 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
DSCN5353 by Jamie Dyer, on Flickr
Bike looks good in it’s spares build, can’t wait to see it in premium build.
Glad to hear you’re not repainting, it’s only original once. Once it’s gone there’s no going back. Don’t mind good or nos components on an old build, but I like a frame to show the life it’s lived.
Looks like you had great weather. Not had a decent ride in weeks, but only one more full week until work swaps to winter schedule. Hoping for a few good weekday rides before winter arrives.
Glad to hear you’re not repainting, it’s only original once. Once it’s gone there’s no going back. Don’t mind good or nos components on an old build, but I like a frame to show the life it’s lived.
Looks like you had great weather. Not had a decent ride in weeks, but only one more full week until work swaps to winter schedule. Hoping for a few good weekday rides before winter arrives.
