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The Knowledge / Re: Old steel-

« Last post by Gattopardo on Yesterday at 10:32:31 pm »

So,  for a project I 've been  thinking about buying  and renovating a vintage,  ie probably from the last century, steel  tourer. Something like a Galaxy, Romany, Nigel Dean  or similar.
I ll use it for touring and rough stuff  but it won't be asked to carry more than a saddlebag.

One thought occurs  to me , provided the frame is or at least appears to be in good nick then do you  think   this is  worth while endeavour?

Will old 531 ST  hold up  to the rigours of 2024 ?

I like a 531 and even the old gas pipe pugs.

Have a 74 notigham built frame you can have.  Lost the forks and bits so not sure it is worth anything.

May have a puch pathfinder too.

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Racing / Re: RATN 2024.

« Last post by morbihan on Yesterday at 10:30:50 pm »

just read it by chance. Nice one!
Currently filling up on heavy fish and chip type fare at a pub B&B in Essex prior to riding to the Harwich ferry tomorrow night and on to bike check.
It will be cool meeting the Caribbean entrant, a neighbour 900 miles to the South of me in Bermuda.  ;-)
Also looking forward to meeting you of course!. x
"orange is the new slow"

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The Knowledge / Re: Old steel-

« Last post by IanDG on Yesterday at 10:22:41 pm »

I'm still riding the frame I raced on in the late 70s (renovated and rebadged)

1980 Halesowen RR 1979 by ian, on Flickr

2024 P1030874 by ian, on Flickr

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The Sporting Life / Re: Liverpool

« Last post by Wowbagger on Yesterday at 10:19:37 pm »

Well, that was decisive, at both ends of the table.

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The Knowledge / Re: Old steel-

« Last post by Asterix, the former Gaul. on Yesterday at 10:13:01 pm »

Years ago I bought a 1987 British Eagle Touristique off eBay to commute into York on.  It was shabby but not rusty, 12 speed with DT shifters.  Since then it's had a complete makeover, Ellis Briggs checked out the frame and re-enamelled it.  With updated componentry and now 18 speeds it's a great bike to ride.  Doesn't look as good as Andyoxon's admittedly but I wouldn't part with it.

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The Pub / Re: Tune Association II - Son of Tune Association

« Last post by Robh on Yesterday at 10:12:03 pm »

Drown In My Own Tears - Ray Charles

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The Pub / Re: Tune Association II - Son of Tune Association

« Last post by rogerzilla on Yesterday at 09:56:41 pm »

Head Over Heels - Tears For Fears

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Where The Wild Things Are / Re: What is your pet doing right now?*

« Last post by rogerzilla on Yesterday at 09:51:31 pm »

Dose, and therefore cost, depends on cat weight.  A bottle will last Dumps over 100 days as the stuff keeps for months.  Fewer vet visits are needed because there is no risk of hypoglycaemia, so it sort of evens out.

It was only approved last year and can only be given to "happy diabetic" cats that are insulin-resistant but not insulin-deficient (i.e. Type 2 diabetes), have no ketones in their urine, and have never had insulin therapy. There are human equivalents, which are also newish.

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Health & Fitness / Re: Cross Training: Running

« Last post by chrisbainbridge on Yesterday at 09:50:41 pm »

That is why Kipchoge manages a couple of marathons per year and kilian jornet races every week.  The difference in impact from tarmac or pavement is massive.

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The Pub / Re: Tune Association II - Son of Tune Association

« Last post by IanDG on Yesterday at 09:48:28 pm »

Over under sideways down - The Yardbirds