http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ CityCyclingEdinburgh Forum » Topic: Vintage bikes en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:25:34 +0000 http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11687#post-133925 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 09:35:09 +0000 Smudge 133925@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>It's amazing what can be freed with heat/cold, toxic substances and the (very) controlled application of force/cutting tools!<br /> Def worth a look before writing off, though the price would have to be right. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11687#post-133923 Fri, 22 Nov 2013 09:23:42 +0000 crowriver 133923@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>@Smudge, re: that tandem : "Currently used as a garden ornament", ie. everything's rusted solid, don't bother trying to restore it. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11687#post-133900 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 23:33:05 +0000 Cyclingmollie 133900@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Mine's 12" but I don't use it as a rule. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11687#post-133895 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 22:48:41 +0000 wee folding bike 133895@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I used 9". </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11687#post-133893 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 22:43:57 +0000 Smudge 133893@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Incidentally, can anyone remember tho old frame sizing rule for trad Britsh bikes? It was something like taking 5" off your trouser inside leg length to get an idea of "measured" frame size... obviously doesn't work on "compact" and mtb frame sizes but should still hold for the vintage stuff I hope! </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11687#post-133852 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 17:48:12 +0000 Smudge 133852@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>*studies photos of Wilmington's Cow suspiciously*...... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11687#post-133833 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 16:45:31 +0000 Wilmington's Cow 133833@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I have Jerry Hall's legs.</p> <p>She's most annoyed about it as she has to get about in a wheelchair now.</p> <p>B'dum tish. </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11687#post-133831 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 16:37:02 +0000 Smudge 133831@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hmmm interesting.... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11687#post-133826 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 16:05:18 +0000 algo 133826@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>there are some cheaper, more knackered ones in Stirling too:</p> <p><a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Raleigh-Bike-1961-/251384963070?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&amp;hash=item3a87b61ffe" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Raleigh-Bike-1961-/251384963070?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&amp;hash=item3a87b61ffe</a></p> <p>but you may have seen them too... </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11687#post-133824 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 16:02:25 +0000 Smudge 133824@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>Hmmm, saw that, quite spendy :-/ and I wonder what size it is? It's all very well saying it will fit a range of people but some of us are not blessed with Jerry Hall legs!<br /> Still... anyone on here know the seller? </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11687#post-133822 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 15:54:34 +0000 algo 133822@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>idly procrastinating - I saw this: not sure if it's any good</p> <p><a href="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Hurcules-Dutch-style-step-over-bike-/251381169135?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&amp;hash=item3a877c3bef" rel="nofollow">http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Vintage-Hurcules-Dutch-style-step-over-bike-/251381169135?pt=UK_Bikes_GL&amp;hash=item3a877c3bef</a> </p> http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/topic.php?id=11687#post-133803 Thu, 21 Nov 2013 15:07:16 +0000 Smudge 133803@http://citycyclingedinburgh.info/bbpress/ <p>I'm idly looking for a 40's/50's bike which I could restore and stick a Trojan Mini Motor on next summer(I've got the Trojan lying in the shed and it's just too cool not to play with).</p> <p>Well this isn't what I'm after but could make a <em>beautiful</em> project for someone on here?<br /> <a href="http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/vintage-tandem-bike/1038293430" rel="nofollow">http://www.gumtree.com/p/for-sale/vintage-tandem-bike/1038293430</a> </p>