Author Topic: N+1 oldskool (Read 12052 times)

andygates · « **on:** 04 May, 2008, 07:51:22 pm »

Built by Bill Whyte (a V-CC (oldbikes club) chap), it's a replica of a fairly early model. 50" wheel, weighs a ton. In good-but-used condition - I bought it from a guy who runs circus shows and workshops for kids, who was selling it as it wasn't getting used, to raise funds for a stiltbike. Obviously. It needs a little fettling: the saddle needs work and the left crank needs a screw. Otherwise it's ready to go!

I am a very happy bunny, in that "it shall be mine, oh yes, it shall be mine" way.

Gus · « **Reply #1 on:** 04 May, 2008, 07:58:27 pm »

Brilliant news Andy

clarion · « **Reply #2 on:** 04 May, 2008, 07:59:27 pm »

rogerzilla · « **Reply #3 on:** 04 May, 2008, 08:04:47 pm »

Two observations:

1) That saddle angle is "challenging".

2) Proof that radial wheels can carry torque, sometimes. I've seen BMX bikes and low-riders with radial rear wheels; if you have sufficient spokes the wind-up is acceptable.

Polar Bear · « **Reply #4 on:** 04 May, 2008, 08:06:49 pm »

Very nice. Very nice indeed

andygates · « **Reply #5 on:** 04 May, 2008, 08:25:54 pm »

The saddle's going to be replaced, probably, with a fabricated clamp and a Brooks.

The radial wheel was an early design. It was actually quite prone to collapse - one of the reasons for the invention of the tangential-spoked wheel later. However, this is made from modern materials and the previous owner was 17 stone, so I'm not losing sleep.

rogerzilla · « **Reply #6 on:** 04 May, 2008, 08:28:57 pm »

What's the gear? 60" was about as big as they came.

andygates · « **Reply #7 on:** 04 May, 2008, 08:40:10 pm »

50" wheel, add an inch for the tyre, say 51". The big end of the regular spread from 48-52. With a cadence around 85, that's 14mph, I reckon, which is enough.

Phil · « **Reply #8 on:** 04 May, 2008, 08:42:48 pm »

Wow! Will we be seeing it on the Dun Run?

andygates · « **Reply #9 on:** 04 May, 2008, 08:45:32 pm »

That's the plan.

little miss mac · « **Reply #10 on:** 04 May, 2008, 09:03:46 pm »

You are a LOON

Have you got the outfit to go with it?

andygates · « **Reply #11 on:** 04 May, 2008, 09:11:10 pm »

Nothing a quick trip to the charity shops can't arrange.

Zoidburg · « **Reply #12 on:** 04 May, 2008, 09:16:41 pm »

Is that a carbon fibre fork?

Delightfully steam punk

Im off to join a band of air pirates

Pingu · « **Reply #13 on:** 04 May, 2008, 09:20:27 pm »

Chain's a bit...oh

Martin109 · « **Reply #14 on:** 04 May, 2008, 09:26:33 pm »

You could probably respoke it tangentially, couldn't you?

andygates · « **Reply #15 on:** 04 May, 2008, 10:22:27 pm »

I could probably fit a wheel cover and pretend it was carbon, but I won't!

The fork is a slab of angle iron. The tubular fork was another late innovation.

woollypigs · « **Reply #16 on:** 04 May, 2008, 10:25:16 pm »

sweeeeet

you lucky sod !!

spesh · « **Reply #17 on:** 04 May, 2008, 10:32:20 pm »

Quote from: andygates on 04 May, 2008, 08:45:32 pm

That's the plan.

If I don't do the Dun Run itself, it would be worth travelling up to Hackney just to see you with that magnificent machine.

You do realise that tweed plus-fours, deerstalker and meerschaum pipe are obligatory?

And a carbide ~~self-immolation device~~ lamp...

Charlotte · « **Reply #18 on:** 04 May, 2008, 10:40:22 pm »

This is without doubt, the best news I have had today

*happybounce*

clarion · « **Reply #19 on:** 04 May, 2008, 10:41:51 pm »

It's the second best news I have had today, but it's certainly good!

mecwales · « **Reply #20 on:** 04 May, 2008, 10:43:52 pm »

That. Is. Fantastic!

(I want one)

andygates · « **Reply #21 on:** 04 May, 2008, 10:47:46 pm »

It's going to be "I wanna go!" at London Fields, isn't it?

I'm thinking of packing a Lumi head into the carbide lamp.

Needs a Brooks. Can someone recommend a good comfy wide one that you sit on - broader and more bumly than a B17?

Valiant · « **Reply #22 on:** 05 May, 2008, 04:51:34 am »

Want me to sort you out a sound system?

Gus · « **Reply #23 on:** 05 May, 2008, 06:13:45 am »

Quote from: andygates on 04 May, 2008, 10:47:46 pm

Needs a Brooks. Can someone recommend a good comfy wide one that you sit on - broader and more bumly than a B17?

B66 or B67 if you want big springs on it, otherwise B72.

LittleWheelsandBig · « **Reply #24 on:** 05 May, 2008, 06:58:19 am »

Quote from: Martin109 on 04 May, 2008, 09:26:33 pm

You could probably respoke it tangentially, couldn't you?

Perhaps not, it was common then for spokes to be screwed into the hub (only one spoking pattern possible).

Author Topic: N+1 oldskool (Read 12052 times)

Zoidburg